British Columbia is Canada’s westernmost province. The ocean, mountains, rivers, lakes and vast forested regions make it ideal for whale-watching, wildlife-viewing, kayaking, canoeing, mountain biking, skiing, rafting hiking and climbing as you will see in our pictures.
Most of BC’s population is concentrated in the cities of Vancouver and Victoria. Vancouver, in the southwest corner of the province, will be hosting the Olympic games in 2010. Nestled in the mountains is the village of Whistler, a world-class ski destination.
Victoria, the province’s capital, lies at the southern tip of Vancouver Island, the largest island off of BC’s coast. Along the west coast of the island, Pacific Rim National Park near the town of Tofino has lush rainforests with huge trees, and miles of sandy beach for surfers and beachcombers. Further north, the Queen Charlotte Islands are the home of the native Haida people, renown for their art and culture.
The gold rush town of Barkerville, in the Cariboo region of central BC, has been restored to its former glory complete with vintage shops and live reenactments of the town’s history.
In BC’s southern interior, the Okanagan has the only desert ecosystem found in Canada. With orchards, vineyards, and golf courses, it is a true paradise. To the east, the towering Rocky Mountains arise near BC’s border with Alberta.
British Columbia has something for everyone, with spectacular wilderness areas and recreation opportunities, a thriving arts community, and a rich cultural heritage. Make sure you take your camera when visiting, there are plenty of photo opportunities waiting for you.
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Snowboarding Whistler Great air time by this man snowboarding at Blackcomb Whistler in British Columbia, Canada. Snowboarding is a winter sport that thousands of people now take part in and it seems to be more... |
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Howe Sound Scenery British Columbia A beautiful sunny day nearing sunset and the scenery that surrounds Howe Sound in British Columbia, Canada. The picturesque drive along the Sea to Sky Highway in British Columbia, Canada has breathtaking... |
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Victoria Harbour BC Canada The busy harbour in downtown Victoria is a popular place to visit on Vancouver Island, BC. The Victoria Harbour overlooked by the Fairmont Empress Hotel in Victoria on Vancouver Island,... |
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Killer Whales Mural Chemainus Killer Whales on a mural in Chemainus on Vancouver Island in British Columbia in Canada. Killer Whale Mural in Chemainus, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada. |
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Downhill Skiing Whistler An experienced skier is ready for the steep ski slopes on Whistler Mountain Whistler is host of the Olympic Winter Games in 2010. Whistler Mountain Skier, winter, Whistler,... |
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Graham Island Rainforest British Columbia An array of rainforest plants that grow on Graham Island in the Queen Charlotte Islands in British Columbia, Canada. The rainforest on Graham Island in the Queen Charlottes in British Columbia, Canada displays an... |
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Penticton River Channel Okanagan Tubing, floating or swimming down the Penticton River Channel in the Okanagan Valley in British Columbia is a relaxing way to spend the day. Summer in Penticton in the Okanagan Valley in British Columbia brings many hot, sunny days to the... |
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Snow Boarding Blackcomb Terrain Park Snow boarding at Blackcomb Terrain Park in winter - a skiing-area in Whistler, British Columbia, Canada, North America. Snow boarding, Blackcomb Terrain Park, winter, Whistler, British Columbia, Canada, North America. |
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Legislative Building British Columbia The Legislative Building in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, is the seat of Provincial law-making and the centre of political power in the Province. The British Columbia Legislature in Victoria is both the seat of political power, the home of the... |
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Cougar Alert Vancouver Island A cougar on full alert as he slowly makes his way over a huge rock to see what lurks on the other side on Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada. A cougar is always on alert but even more so as he spots us and the camera as he lurks over a... |
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Horseshoe Bay Ferry Vancouver BC Journey to Vancouver Island by a BC Ferry that leaves from the Horseshoe Bay terminal in Vancouver, British Columbia. As a BC Ferry pulls out of the harbour at Horseshoe Bay on its daily excursion to Vancouver Island... |
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Photo Of A Hiker At Whistler Mountain Hiker overlooking mountain range, Whistler Mountain, Whistler, British Columbia, Canada, North America. North America, Canada, British Columbia, Whistler, Whistler Mountain, winter, hiker overlooking... |
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Rainforest Naikoon Park British Columbia Rainforest in Naikoon Park on Graham Island in the Queen Charlotte Islands in British Columbia, Canada. Naikoon Park is located on Graham Island in the Queen Charlotte Islands in British Columbia, Canada... |
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Humpback Whale Watching BC The British Columbia northern coast is a great location to do some humpback whale watching. Great location to watch Humpback Whales in British Columbia is between Northern Vancouver Island... |
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Blackcomb Mountain Skiing Whistler BC Nothing beats a sunny day skiing on Blackcomb Mountain in Whistler, BC in Canada. Blackcomb Mountain in Whistler, BC is a world class skiing resort where there is over 8,100 acres... |
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Railway Tracks Yale British Columbia During spring and summer, the railway tracks in Yale, British Columbia travel through yellow wildflowers and thick green forest. Railway tracks near Yale, British Columbia, Canada show both the splendor and isolation of this... |
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White Water Rafting Thompson River A group of people enjoy a white water rafting trip on the Thompson River in British Columbia, Canada. Hyak Wilderness Adventures offers some of the best white water rafting trips throughout British... |
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Horses Riding Blaeberry Valley Horseriding, pristine streams and forests in Blaeberry Valley, Golden, British Columbia. Horseriding in Blaeberry Valley, Golden, BC, Goldenwood Lodge. |
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Alexandra Suspension Bridge Winter Wonderland Remembering the goldrush on the Alexandra Suspension Bridge near Yale in British Columbia displaying a winter wonderland. Alexandra Suspension Bridge near Yale in British Columbia spans over Fraser River along the... |
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Renell Sound Old Tree Bark Photo of a detail showing the bark of an old tree in Renell Sound on Graham Island, Queen Charlotte Island, Haida Gwaii, British Columbia, Canada. Rainforest in the Renell Sound on Graham Island, Queen Charlotte Island, Haida Gwaii, British... |
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Stanley Park Vancouver BC The forest within the boundaries of Stanley Park represent what the city of Vancouver BC has been carved from. Stanley Park, looking towards downtown Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, North America. |
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Vancouver British Columbia Skyline Picture Looking from Stanley Park in Vancouver, British Columbia you get a stunning view of the downtown skyline. Pink hues from the setting sun radiate the buildings along the downtown waterfront in Vancouver,... |
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Victoria Harbour Vancouver Island People at the Victoria Harbour in Victoria City on Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada. The busy Victoria Harbour in Victoria City on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada. |
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Gastown Vancouver Canada Gassy Jack is a memorial statue that stands on the street corner in Gastown, Vancouver in British Columbia, Canada. The Gassy Jack statue is one of the many things to see while touring the unique area of Gastown in... |
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Pacific Rim Rainforest Vancouver Island Massive trees grown in the rainforest in the Pacific Rim National Park near Tofino on the West Coast of Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada. The rainforest in Pacific Rim National Park near Tofino on the West Coast of Vancouver Island,... |
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First Nations Native Art Beautiful artwork of a whale by Canadian first nations in Canada, North America. A beautiful piece of art created by the First Nations of Canada: Native art, Canada, North America. |
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Log Barge British Columbia A log barge containing huge quantities of wood from the forests of British Columbia is a common sight on many rivers. A fully loaded log barge coming down one of British Columbia's many rivers is a very impressive... |
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Hiking Whistler Blackcomb The snow covered hills of Whistler Blackcomb in British Columbia is a great place to rest after a long hiking journey. Hiking around the Whistler Blackcomb region is one of the most exhilarating outdoor activities... |
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Clayoquot Sound Aerial Vancouver Island An aerial view of Clayoquot Sound near Tofino on the West Coast of Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada. Flying above Clayoquot Sound near Tofino on Vancouver Island in British Columbia, the aerial view... |
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Blaeberry Valley Horse Riding Golden Horse riding through the Blaeberry Valley in Golden, British Columbia is an excellent way to see the wilderness that surrounds this region. Take a vacation to the Blaeberry Valley in Golden, British Columbia and enjoy the trek on horseback... |
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Whistler Town British Columbia The town of Whistler in British Columbia, Canada is a popular tourist destination all year round. Beautiful chateaus fill the town of Whistler, British Columbia with a view of the snow covered ski... |
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Victoria Chinatown Vancouver Island A decorative archway stands above the entranceway to Chinatown in Victoria on Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada. Chinatown in Victoria, British Columbia first started to take shape in 1858 and later the stunning... |
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Snowmobiling Whistler BC Snowmobile adventures on Whistler Mountain are a popular winter activity in British Columbia, Canada. There are a range of activities available during a visit to the ski resort destination of Whistler... |
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Helmcken Falls British Columbia Helmcken Falls in British Columbia, Canada are beautiful in winter as the snow blankets the pool and the trees. In the winter time, Helmcken Falls in Wells Gray Provincial Park grows a fascinating ice cone shape... |
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Long Beach Vancouver Island An aerial view of Pacific Rim National Park on the West Coast of Vancouver Island, British Columbia where Long Beach extends along the coastline. Long Beach is a beautiful sandy stretch of coastline surrounded by lush greenery and rocky... |
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Masset Queen Charlotte Islands The town of Masset is situated on Graham Island in the Queen Charlotte Islands, British Columbia, Canada. Masset, Graham Island, Queen Charlotte Islands, Haida Gwaii, British Columbia, Canada, North America |
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Whistler Mountain Ski Patrol Canada A member of the ski patrol at Whistler Mountain, British Columbia in Canada. A member of the ski patrol on duty at Whistler Mountain in British Columbia, Canada. These men and... |
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Sheep Road Sign British Columbia A road sign along the highway warns of the dangers if you do not watch out for sheep in British Columbia, Canada. A large road sign on a highway in British Columbia, Canada relays a clear warning of what may... |
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Kootenay National Park BC The multi coloured Paint Pot situated in Kootenay National Park, British Columbia, Canada. Paint Pot, Kootenay National Park, British Columbia, Canada, North America |
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Country Life Freedom Horses Typical romantic country life, freedom on horses in Blaeberry Valley, Golden, BC, Goldenwood Lodge. Horseriding in Blaeberry Valley, Golden, BC, Goldenwood Lodge. |
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Tofino Float Plane Vancouver Island A float plane that can taxi you in and out of Tofino on the West Coast of Vancouver Island in British Columbia. Tofino is a unique fishing village located on the West Coast of Vancouver Island, British Columbia... |
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Winter Alexandra Bridge Yale Snow Cold as ist gets - it is winter and snow is covering the Alexandra Bridge near Yale, British Columbia, Canada. Alexandra Bridge near Yale in British Columbia, Bridge covered with snow in the wilderness of... |
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