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Pictures and photos from the rainforests of the Pacific coast to the snowy mountain peaks, British Columbia in Canada offers supreme scenery and endless outdoor recreation. (112 pictures in this photo gallery)
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. ...
British Columbia Photos
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 popular as each winter season passes at Whistler Blackcomb in British Columbia. Whistler Blackcomb...
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 popular as each winter season passes at Whistler Blackcomb in British Columbia. Whistler Blackcomb...
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 scenery overlooking Howe Sound. Howe Sound extends from West Vancouver up to Squamish and has some of...
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 scenery overlooking Howe Sound. Howe Sound extends from West Vancouver up to Squamish and has some of...
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, British Columbia, 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, British Columbia, Canada.
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.
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.
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, British Columbia, Canada, North America. Model Released
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, British Columbia, Canada, North America. Model Released
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 assortment of plants that have been growing for years. Fallen trees and trees that have been standing...
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 assortment of plants that have been growing for years. Fallen trees and trees that have been standing...
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 area and tourists love to swim or float down the River Channel. The River Channel in Penticton...
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 area and tourists love to swim or float down the River Channel. The River Channel in Penticton...
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 Provincial Government and a considerable tourist attraction in its own right. The architectural...
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 Provincial Government and a considerable tourist attraction in its own right. The architectural...
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.
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.
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 in British Columbia you can enjoy the fascinating scenery of the surrounding area. A beautiful...
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 in British Columbia you can enjoy the fascinating scenery of the surrounding area. A beautiful...
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 massive rock in the wilderness of Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada. The cougar is not sure...
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 massive rock in the wilderness of Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada. The cougar is not sure...
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 mountain range. Model Released.
Hiker overlooking mountain range, Whistler Mountain, Whistler, British Columbia, Canada, North America.
North America, Canada, British Columbia, Whistler, Whistler Mountain, winter, hiker overlooking mountain range. Model Released.
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 and Prince Rupert on the Northern Coast.
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 and Prince Rupert on the Northern Coast.
Humpback Whale fluke,...
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 where you will find a unique mixture of rainforest plants. Moss covered trees and fallen logs are...
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 where you will find a unique mixture of rainforest plants. Moss covered trees and fallen logs are...
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 part of the world. The railway experience is very different in North America compared to that in Europe.
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 part of the world. The railway experience is very different in North America compared to that in Europe.
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 to ski upon. Whistler, BC and the surrounding mountains will soon become even more popular as it is...
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 to ski upon. Whistler, BC and the surrounding mountains will soon become even more popular as it is...
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 Columbia, Canada. This journey takes a group of white water rafting enthusiasts down The Frog along...
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 Columbia, Canada. This journey takes a group of white water rafting enthusiasts down The Frog along...
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 goldrush trail. Bridge covered with snow in the wilderness of British Columbia, Canada.
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 goldrush trail. Bridge covered with snow in the wilderness of British Columbia, Canada.
Horses Riding Blaeberry Valley
Horseriding, pristine streams and forests in Blaeberry Valley, Golden, British Columbia.
Horseriding in Blaeberry Valley, Golden, BC, Goldenwood Lodge.
Horseriding, pristine streams and forests in Blaeberry Valley, Golden, British Columbia.
Horseriding in Blaeberry Valley, Golden, BC, Goldenwood Lodge.
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 Columbia, Canada.
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 Columbia, Canada.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 downtown Vancouver in Canada. Gastown in Vancouver, Canada is a cobblestone street where you will...
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 downtown Vancouver in Canada. Gastown in Vancouver, Canada is a cobblestone street where you will...
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, British Columbia, Canada. The skyline of the city is only a inkling to the excitement that lies...
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, British Columbia, Canada. The skyline of the city is only a inkling to the excitement that lies...
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, British Columbia is an incredible place to see hundred year old trees. Stroll along the boardwalk...
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, British Columbia is an incredible place to see hundred year old trees. Stroll along the boardwalk...
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.
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.
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 is astounding as the fog begins to disperse. Clayoquot Sound is a spectacular area on the west...
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 is astounding as the fog begins to disperse. Clayoquot Sound is a spectacular area on the west...
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 sight. A tugboat pulling a big barge is a fairly common sight seen in the waters around British...
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 sight. A tugboat pulling a big barge is a fairly common sight seen in the waters around British...
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 enjoyed by many tourists that visit these snow covered apexes of British Columbia. A hiker enjoys the...
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 enjoyed by many tourists that visit these snow covered apexes of British Columbia. A hiker enjoys the...
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 through pristine streams and the wilderness area. If you are a rookie at riding a horse, guided...
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 through pristine streams and the wilderness area. If you are a rookie at riding a horse, guided...
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 hills in the background. After a day on the slopes or a hike through the wilderness, enjoy the...
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 hills in the background. After a day on the slopes or a hike through the wilderness, enjoy the...
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 gate was erected that lets people explore the world of Chinatown. This large gate is a main...
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 gate was erected that lets people explore the world of Chinatown. This large gate is a main...
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 at the base that continues to build throughout the winter months. If you tour Helmcken Falls at...
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 at the base that continues to build throughout the winter months. If you tour Helmcken Falls at...
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 headlands which makes up part of the Pacific Rim National Park on Vancouver Island, British Columbia. Long...
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 headlands which makes up part of the Pacific Rim National Park on Vancouver Island, British Columbia. Long...
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 which includes skiing, snowboarding, snowmobiling, snowshoeing and much more.
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 which includes skiing, snowboarding, snowmobiling, snowshoeing and much more.
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
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
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
The multi coloured Paint Pot situated in Kootenay National Park, British Columbia, Canada.
Paint Pot, Kootenay National Park, British Columbia, Canada, North America
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 happen to your car and the sheep if you do not slow down. If you do see a sheep on the highway, you can...
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 happen to your car and the sheep if you do not slow down. If you do see a sheep on the highway, you can...
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 women must be excellent skiers and have a significant degree of first-aid medical training to deal...
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 women must be excellent skiers and have a significant degree of first-aid medical training to deal...
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.
Typical romantic country life, freedom on horses in Blaeberry Valley, Golden, BC, Goldenwood Lodge.
Horseriding in Blaeberry Valley, Golden, BC, Goldenwood Lodge.
... 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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