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This mountain resort draws experienced skiers and snowboarders in winter and lures them back for summertime fun as well.

Feel the reinvigorating power of the great outdoors on Vancouver Island, a vast swathe of nature on the doorstep of metropolitan cities.

With its dramatic hillside location and sweeping panoramic views, this pretty lighthouse is a beacon for hikers as well as for ships.

From soaring mountains to the Pacific Ocean, this stretch of coastline contains the rugged beauty of the West Coast’s islands and British Columbia’s biggest city.

Be enticed by lakeside beaches, fertile orchard-lined valleys and a waterfall taller than Niagara in this region that overflows with dramatic scenery and history.

Canada’s largest underwater tourist attraction, located in Stanley Park, mixes education with entertainment.

Canada’s largest underwater tourist attraction, located in Stanley Park, mixes education with entertainment.

Take a walk around the delightful gardens of this charming park and then explore a vibrant waterfront area of colorful houseboats, cafés and restaurants.

Mighty, ancient trees cover this Vancouver Island park, which offers walking trails, open-water swimming and the chance to spot wildlife.

Unwind on soft white sands and ride the waves at a picturesque beach where many people learn how to surf.

From soaring mountains to the Pacific Ocean, this stretch of coastline contains the rugged beauty of the West Coast’s islands and British Columbia’s biggest city.

This mountain resort draws experienced skiers and snowboarders in winter and lures them back for summertime fun as well.

From soaring mountains to the Pacific Ocean, this stretch of coastline contains the rugged beauty of the West Coast’s islands and British Columbia’s biggest city.

Step back in time to the days of the area’s 1860s gold rush, pan for gold, witness a live enactment of historic events and enjoy a ride on a steam train.

Take a guided tour of this popular Vancouver brewery and sample its beers, some of which are named after places in British Columbia.

Sip the region’s finest wines and cast your eye across superb views of the Okanagan Valley at this award-winning winery. 

Feel the reinvigorating power of the great outdoors on Vancouver Island, a vast swathe of nature on the doorstep of metropolitan cities.

Canada’s largest underwater tourist attraction, located in Stanley Park, mixes education with entertainment.

Experience island life on this Salish Sea archipelago, where you’ll find wineries, artists’ galleries, secluded beaches and protected forest reserves.

Experience island life on this Salish Sea archipelago, where you’ll find wineries, artists’ galleries, secluded beaches and protected forest reserves.

Feel the reinvigorating power of the great outdoors on Vancouver Island, a vast swathe of nature on the doorstep of metropolitan cities.