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British
Columbia is known for its charm, entertainment, culture,
sense of adventure, and adrenaline pumping
fun
from "sea to sky". From the pristine, natural
beauty to the cosmopolitan cities of Vancouver and
Victoria British Columbia has so much to offer visitors.
The province of British Columbia
is one of the richest wildlife viewing areas in Canada.
Here you have the opportunity of sighting
the magnificent Bald Eagle, Trumpeter Swans, Green
Herons, migrating Pacific Gray Whales, Moose,
Caribou, Bighorn Sheep, Cougar, Black Bear, Grizzly
Bear and the Kermode Bear.
Victoria, Vancouver and Gulf Islands
This region is known for it beauty and natural
splendour. Vancouver Island and the surrounding
Gulf Islands offer visitors the opportunity of
experiencing majestic rain
forests, mountains,
remote , private beaches, and
bays. Read more
Vancouver, Coast & Mountains
Vancouver is one of the most attractive cities in
the world with its back drop of evergreen mountains,
harbour views and spectacular coast. Known as the
Sea to Sky Country, this region offers visitors
hikes
through deep forests, mountain biking, fishing,
skiing and so much more. Read
more
Thompson Okanagan
Located in central British Columbia,
the Thompson Okanagan region is one of the
most picturesque, pristine places you can visit.
There is so much to do especially around Okanagan
Lake. Read more
Kootenay Rockies
The Kootenay Rockies region is known for its amazing
scenery with
rugged snow capped mountains, national parks
and provincial parks. The mountain ranges of the
Kootenay Rockies include the Purcells in the east,
the Selkirks and Monashees in the west and the Rocky Mountains. Read
more
Cariboo, Chilcotin, Coast
Located in central British Columbia and famous for
the gold rush started by Billy Barker in 1862,
the
gold prospectors have long since gone
and instead replaced by visitors from around the
world in search of adventure. This playground of
wild canyons,
pristine lakes, rivers and streams is bordered
on the east by the Cariboo Mountain Range and
on the west by the Pacific Ocean. It offers outdoor
enthusiasts the perfect environment for fishing,
kayaking, rafting and skiing. Read
more
Northern BC
Rugged mountain ranges, canyons, old growth forests,
rivers of salmon, and wild life make Northern BC
a place to see. From the Queen Charlotte
Islands
and
the wilderness
of Northern
BC this region is unspoilt by humans. Read
more
Golf
With its spectacular scenery of
snow capped mountains, rainforests, lush valleys
and sparkling lakes, British Columbia provides golfer's
with some of the
most scenic and challenging golf courses in North America.
There are more than 250 golf courses in British
Columbia, and in parts of the region such as Vancouver
Island and the Gulf Islands, and along
the southwest coast of the British Columbian mainland,
the climate is often good enough to allow golf players
to enjoy their sport eight
to nine months of the year.
Snow Sports
British Columbia offers every winter activity you can think of including
downhill skiing, snowboarding, powder skiing, heli-skiing, snowshoeing,
cross country
/ nordic skiing, dog sledding, snow mobiling and much more. The Ski Resorts
of British Columbia are consistently rated amongst the best in the world,
with Whistler-Blackcomb rated No. 1 in North America. The other famous
ski resorts in British Columbia are Big White, Kimberley, Fernie,
Sun Peaks, Silver Star, Panorama, Kicking
Horse, and Red Mountain.
Summer Sports
There are so many different summer sports available in British Columbia. The
fishing in British Columbia is offering anglers one of the world's greatest
salmon producing river systems in the Fraser Country.
Other sports include: boating, hiking, mountain biking, cycling, water sports
and the list goes on.
Whale Watching
Nothing can be compared to the experience of seeing whale up close. All along
the coast of British Columbia, Orcas (killer whales), Gray whales and Humpback
whales can be seen as the migrate up and down the coast.
British Columbia measures 1,300 km
long, (north-south) and 700 km wide (east-west).
The highest mountain
peaks in Canada can be found in British Columbia.
Throughout these glacial
peaks are pristine alpine lakes, the colour of
their water is so vivid that they they appear surreal.
Along the coats the coastal mountains are broken
by hundreds of inlets and fjords.
Lush,
fertile valleys, that support agriculture,
vineyards and wineries can be found throughout the
interior. British Columbia even has a desert
complete
with cacti, rattlesnakes and shifting sand dunes.
Hundreds of rivers make their way across the province
fed by mountains and glaciers
Vancouver Island, located off
the south-west coast of the mainland measures 400
km in length and is
the
largest island on the coast
of the Americas. To the
north is the archipelago of the
Queen Charlotte
Islands.
Due to the geographic diversity of the province
the climate varies greatly across its regions.
Winter
Winters along the coast are temperate, and when snow
falls it doesn't stay long. Visitors should have
a a warm coat and umbrella for
protection
in these
mild coastal
areas. However if venturing into the
interior and mountainous regions during winter
you are more than likely to experience freezing
temperatures
and
long lasting
snow
from November to March, a heavy coat, warm hat
and gloves are a must.
Vancouver's average maximum temperature
is 6°C
(43°F) in January. In the north-eastern part
of BC
long, cold winters are experienced with an average
maximum of -9°C (16°F) in January Spring
Spring is often
warm and pleasant, especially as summer approaches.
The occasional chilly days still occur.
Summer
Summers are hottest in the interior of BC
especially in the south where temperatures often exceed
30°C (86°F). Towards the coast, temperatures
range from 22 to 28°C (72 to 83°F).
Vancouver's average maximum temperature
is 22°C
(72°F) in July The southern interior, which
includes the Okanagan, Similkameen, and Thompson
River Valleys,
has British
Columbia's hottest summers, with temperatures
often in the 30s celsius (86-102°F), and it can
rise above 40°C (104°F) Fall (Autumn)
Early fall is still warm following on from the summer, as winter approaches the
weather turns chilly and can be quite cold in November especially in the mountains.
It is relatively easy to get around
BC. The transport is modern and reliable.
By Air
Most major destinations in BC
can be quickly accessed by air. There are several
regional airlines that provide
scheduled air service across the province.
By Car
Car Rental services are available at all major airports
and cities. British Columbia has an excellent network
of
highways which are well sign posted making driving
easy.
By Bus / Coach
Buses are a economical way to travel with numerous
services to the entire province.
By Ferry
BC Ferries operates regular services along the
BC coastline and to the major islands. Ferry is
great way to travel and see the coast.
By Rail
Train travel is available throughout BC and it can
be a memorable experience.
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Columbia see http://www.hellobc.com/
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