British Columbia
Canada's Pacific coast province, where mountains meet the sea: urban Vancouver, Whistler skiing, the Tofino coast and the Okanagan wine country each have their charm.
British Columbia lies in the far west of Canada on the Pacific, with mountain ranges and dense forests throughout. Vancouver is an international city ringed by mountains and sea, while the provincial capital, Victoria, on Vancouver Island, retains its English character. Whistler is a world-class destination for skiing and mountain sports, and Tofino and Pacific Rim National Park are known for surfing, rainforest and whale watching. The Okanagan Valley is famous for its lakes and wineries, and the east of the province has Rocky Mountain national parks. Summer and fall are best for outdoor activities, with skiing in winter. The main gateway is Vancouver International Airport.
Destinations
- Vancouver
- Victoria (British Columbia)
- Kelowna & Okanagan Valley
- Whistler
- Tofino & Pacific Rim
- Squamish
- Golden
- Nanaimo
- Nelson & Kootenay Lake
- Osoyoos & South Okanagan
- Harrison Hot Springs
- Salt Spring Island
- Campbell River
- Haida Gwaii
- Invermere & Columbia Valley
- Revelstoke
- Kamloops & Sun Peaks
- Wells Gray Provincial Park (Clearwater)
- Prince Rupert
- Port Hardy (North Vancouver Island)
- Banff & Lake Louise
- Jasper National Park
- Skagway
Itineraries
- BC & Canadian Rockies Grand Loop – A round-trip loop from Vancouver, passing through Whistler, Wells Gray, Jasper, Banff, and wine country.
- Vancouver to the Rockies via Okanagan – A one-way traverse of BC, traveling from the coastal city through wine country and mountain passes to Calgary.
- Vancouver Island Island-Hopping & West Coast – From Victoria via Salt Spring Island to Tofino, returning to Vancouver via the East Coast.
- Kootenay Hot Springs Circle – A loop from Calgary exploring the western slopes of the Rockies, Kootenay Lake, and Revelstoke.
- Vancouver, Victoria and Whistler – Use Vancouver as your base. Take a ferry to Victoria for one night, then drive the Sea to Sky Highway for a day trip to…
- Vancouver Neighborhoods, Museums and Whistler – Historic neighborhoods, the UBC museum, seawall cycling, and a day on the Sea to Sky Highway to Whistler. Take five day…
- First Passage to the West Rockies Sightseeing Rail – Take a daytime sightseeing train from Vancouver to Lake Louise, then transfer to Banff and Calgary.
- Okanagan Wine Valley South-to-North 6-Day Traverse – Drive over the mountains from Vancouver to Osoyoos, and head north to Kelowna for wine tasting.
- Inside Passage and Haida Gwaii – Head north along Vancouver Island and take a ferry through the Inside Passage to Haida Gwaii.
- Banff & Jasper Icefields Parkway Classic – Round-trip from Calgary, connecting Banff, Lake Louise, the Icefields Parkway, and Jasper.
- Banff Lakes, Yoho and Kootenay – Stay in Banff town for five days to explore the lakes in depth, with a day trip to Emerald Lake in Yoho and Radium Hot…
- Icefields Parkway and the Banff Area – Split stays between Banff town and Lake Louise village, covering the Icefields Parkway, Yoho and Golden, and Canmore. J…