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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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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Waterfront Centre Vancouver BC The Waterfront Centre is a major centre for shopping, hotels, transport hub, and offices, situated in downtown Vancouver, BC. Downtown Waterfront Centre, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, North America. |
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Whistler Blackcomb Snowmobiling Snowmobiling at Whistler Blackcomb in British Columbia, Canada is a great winter activity. A snowmobiling adventure at Whistler Blackcomb in British Columbia, Canada is a trip of a lifetime... |
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Wells Gray Provincial Park Helmcken Falls in Wells Gray Provincial Park in British Columbia, Canada plunges over the cliff to the river below. The Helmcken Falls in Wells Gray Provincial Park in British Columbia, Canada fall 141 meters to the... |
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Apple Trees Okanagan Valley Fruits Apple Trees growing in the Okanagan Valley close to the South Okanagan Lake in British Columbia, Canada. Apple Trees at a fruit farm in the Okanagan Valley, South Okanagan Lake, British Columbia, Canada. |
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Wine Grapes Okanagan Valley Across the Okanagan Valley in British Columbia you will find many vineyards growing crops of wine grapes. Wine grapes are the main source of some of the worlds best wines that are made in the Okanagan... |
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Howe Sound British Columbia The Sea to Sky Highway fringes Howe Sound in British Columbia, Canada. Howe Sound, Sea to Sky Highway No 99, British Columbia, Canada, North America. |
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Floatplanes Tofino Vancouver Island BC Floatplanes are often used in Tofino on Vancouver Island for flightseeing and fishing tours. Floatplane flightseeing is a popular tourist activity in Tofino on the west coast of Vancouver... |
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Wickaninnish Inn Tofino BC Coziness and hospitability at the Wickaninnish Inn, Spa, Tofino, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada, North America. Interior of the cozy Wickaninnish Inn, Spa, Tofino, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada,... |
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Farewell Canyon British Columbia Carved out by the Chilcotin River Farewell Canyon in British Columbia has a number of interesting geological formations. Farewell Canyon near Williams Lake, Cariboo Country, British Columbia, Canada, North America. |
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Salmon Glacier British Columbia Salmon Glacier in British Colubmia, Canada is an awesome example of the land-shaping power of a river of ice. An example of one of natures most powerful features, the Salmon Glacier has been reshaping the... |
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Gastown Steam Clock Vancouver British Columbia People gather around the steam clock in Gastown in downtown Vancouver, British Columbia to watch its display and take some pictures. The Gastown Steam Clock is displayed on the street corner in downtown Vancouver in British... |
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K San Native Village British Columbia A totem pole and artwork of the native village of K'San in British Columbia, Canada. The K'San Indian Village in British Columbia, Canada is a historical village where you can explore... |
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Clayoquot Sound Vancouver Island A gem on the West Coast of Vancouver Island, Clayoquot Sound is situated on the northern fringe of the Pacific Rim National Park. Clayoquot Sound, near Tofino, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada. |
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Cariboo Country Williams Lake Cariboo Country is situated near Williams Lake, British Columbia, Canada, North America. Cariboo Country near Williams Lake, British Columbia, Canada, North America |
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Animal Picture Bear Cub Picture of a climbing black bear cub, Ursus americanus, Canada, North America. The advantages of being sportive: a good view and a safe place! Black bear cub, Ursus americanus,... |
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Ginseng Field Fraser Valley A Ginseng field situated in the Fraser Valley, British Columbia, Canada. A Ginseng Field in the Fraser Valley, British Columbia, Canada. |
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Steam Clock Gastown Vancouver BC The Steam Clock in Gastown, Vancouver in British Columbia is a famous landmark in the city. On a street corner in downtown Vancouver, British Columbia you will find a steam clock that is one... |
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Downtown Vancouver Buildings People rest in the small park in front of the tall skyscraper buildings in the downtown core of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Many people that tour or work in the downtown core of Vancouver, British Columbia like to stop and... |
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Fly Fishing Vancouver Island Fly fishing on the West Coast of Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada, is amongst the best anywhere in the world. The streams and rivers of the West Coast of Vancouver Island, British Columbia provide fly fishing... |
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Royal British Columbia Museum Victoria The way of life in a kitchen in past years at the Royal British Columbia Museum in Victoria, Canada. This is one of the displays at the Royal British Columbia Museum in Victoria that gives you an idea... |
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Spa Resort Tofino The spa at the Wichaninnish Inn, a beach front resort in Tofino, has a full view of the rugged West Coast of Vancouver Island. The town of Tofino on the West Coast of Vancouver Island is a year round destination with a number... |
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Fields British Columbia Canada Fields and mountains often go hand in hand on farms in the interior of British Columbia, Canada. Panoramic views of mountain ranges and often river valleys are frequently part of the overall... |
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Mount Robson British Columbia The Mount Robson Provincial Park is situated in BC, British Columbia, Canada. The peak of Mount Robson in the Mount Robson Provincial Park of British Columbia, Canada. |
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Artist Wood Carving Duncan Wood Carver artist at work, Quw'utsun Cultural Centre, Duncan, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada, North America. Wood carver, Quw'utsun Cultural Centre, Duncan, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada, North... |
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Fort Steele Heritage Town Fort Steele Heritage Town in British Columbia, Canada is a fascinating trip back in time. The heritage town in Fort Steele, British Columbia lures in thousands of visitors a year as people... |
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Slocan Lake Valhalla Park A beautiful view on Slocan Lake from Valhalla Park, British Columbia, Canada, North America. Slocan Lake, view from Valhalla Park, British Columbia, Canada, North America. |
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Mt Robson Sunset BC The snowcapped peak of Mount Robson in the Mount Robson Provincial Park of British Columbia, Canada. |
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Charlotte Islands Rainforest Pictures The picturesque rainforest in lush green on the Queen Charlotte Islands, Graham Island, Renell Sound, Canada. Queen Charlotte Islands, Graham Island, Renell Sound, Rainforest. |
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Native Fishing Terrace A native spends his day fishing with a hook in Morricetown near Terrace, British Columbia in Canada. In Morricetown near Terrace, British Columbia, you can still enjoy the traditional way of fishing... |
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Native Carving Graham Island Native carving in Masset on Graham Island, Queen Charlotte Islands, Haida Gwaii, British Columbia, Canada, North America. Native Indian Art, Carving, Masset, Graham Island, Queen Charlotte Islands, Haida Gwaii, British... |
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Golf Course Slocan Lake Slocan Lake Golf Course in New Denver, British Columbia is a beautiful nine hole course surrounded by the picturesque Selkirk Mountain Range. Tucked away in the stunning landscape of the Kootenays, the Slocan Lake Golf Course in British... |
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Alexandra Suspensio Bridge Fraser River Winter Winter in British Columbia while standing at the Alexandra Suspension Bridge near Yale with the Fraser River below. Alexandra Suspension Bridge near Yale in British Columbia spans over Fraser River along the... |
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Whistler Skier British Columbia A skier in action as he swooshes through the beautiful snow at Whistler Mountain in British Columbia, Canada. Under brilliant sunny skies a skier enjoys the day at Whistler Mountain in British Columbia,... |
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Colourful Murals Streetlife Colourful murals in Chemainus on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada. Murals in Chemainus on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada. |
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Chinatown Vancouver Chinese Food Chinese Food on display in Chinatown in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Chinese, Chinatown in Vancouver, British Columbia. |
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Naikoon Park Graham Island The rainforest in Naikoon Park on Graham Island in the Queen Charlotte Islands, British Columbia, Canada is a stunning example of a northern temperate rainforest. Heavy moss and lichens cover the floor of this ancient temperate rainforest in Naikoon Park on... |
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Mosquito Lake Queen Charlotte Islands Mosquito Lake in the Queen Charlotte Islands off the coast of British Columbia, Canada. Mosquito Lake on Moresby Island, the second largest island in the Queen Charlotte Islands, Canada. |
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Native Totem Queen Charlotte Islands Detail of a native totem on Queen Charlotte Islands in British Columbia in Canada. Totem on the Queen Charlotte Islands, Graham Island, Old Masset, British Columbia, Canada. |
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Skiing Whistler Mountain British Columbia Whistler Mountain in British Columbia is a popular skiing destination and soon to be home to the 2010 Olympics. A beautiful sunny day is paradise for this skier at Whistler Mountain in British Columbia, Canada.... |
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Powell River Harbour British Columbia The harbour in Powell River, British Columbia is filled with fishing boats and luxury cruisers. Powell River in British Columbia, Canada is located on the Sunshine Coast and is a beautiful spot... |
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Chinatown Market Vancouver A large market in Chinatown, Vancouver in British Columbia with a wide variety of food on display. This market in Chinatown, Vancouver in British Columbia, Canada always carries a wide assortment of... |
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