British Columbia Historic buildings, Museum + People pictures

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Located on a bay on Vancouver Island’s west coast, this resort town offers forest hikes, surfing beaches and whale-watching tours.

Hike, ski or ride on horseback through magnificent sub-alpine forest to spot birds and mountain wildflowers in the traditional home of the Upper Kutenai Indians.

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

Old meets new as historic architecture, traditional fishing boats and contemporary performers crowd together at one of Victoria’s liveliest spots.

Learn about the region’s human and natural history, visit some of the oldest buildings in the province and see a special collection of totem poles.

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.

Walk in the footsteps of one of Canada’s richest families at this castle that would look at home in the Scottish Highlands.

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

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.

From beaches and watersports in summer to cross-country skiing and skating in winter, this lake sets the scene for year-round leisure activities.

From beaches and watersports in summer to cross-country skiing and skating in winter, this lake sets the scene for year-round leisure activities.

Learn about the region’s human and natural history, visit some of the oldest buildings in the province and see a special collection of totem poles.

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.

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