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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. (There are 180 photos in this photo gallery.)



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 that compares favourably with the rest of Canada, or indeed the rest of the world. Because of the number of streams like this, a fisherman's success is based solely on his or her ab ...
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 style of the Legislative Building is part of the Old-World English ch ...
Bear Sign Wells Gray

A sign warning people of the consequences of feeding a bear in Wells Gray Provincial Park in British Columbia, Canada.

Feeding a bear is extremely dangerous not only to humans but it is also endangering the bear. This sign in Wells Gray Provincial Park in British Columbia, Canada provides information about the bears and the possible outcome if a bear is fed. Wells ...
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 British Columbia's finest scenery which is a paradise for outdoor ...
Killer Whale Vancouver Island British Columbia

Killer Whale porpoising in Johnstone Strait off of the coast of Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada is a magnificent sight for both locals and tourists to see.

A Killer Whale performing a maneuver known as porpoising in Johnstone Strait off of Vancouver Island, British Columbia is a wonderful sight for anyone to see. The Northern Resident Killer Whales or Orcinus Orca, as they are known, will range from Campbell River all the way North ...
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, Canada. This winter wonderland is a dream for every skier and the scenery is stunning from the slopes. Skier, Whistler Mountain, winter, Whistler, British ...
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 Columbia, Canada. Log Barge, British Columbia, Canada, North America
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 ambiance of farms in British Columbia, Canada. Fields, British Columbia, Canada, North America
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.
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 of the few that are still working throughout the world. On the quarter of every hour the steam clock will whistle through the streets of Gastown an ...
Wagon Ride Barkerville

A wagon ride around the historic town of Barkerville in British Columbia is a great way to do some sightseeing.

A wagon ride along the Cariboo Wagon Road in Barkerville, British Columbia takes you to the scenic sights of this historic village. Once considered the Golden Nugget of the Gold Rush Trail, Barkerville is a tourist destination that you do not wan ...
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 shops, restaurants and nightlife that the town of Whistler has to off ...
Waterfront Centre Vancouver

The Waterfront Centre is a busy place in the downtown core of Vancouver, British Columbia.

The Waterfront Centre in Vancouver, British Columbia is a place to sit and enjoy the view or explore the stores, hotels and restaurants. On sunny days, many business people relax by the fountain on their breaks around the Waterfront Centre. Down ...
Wild Cougar Vancouver Island

A wild cougar picks the right moment to pounce on its prey in the wilderness on Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada.

Watching a wild cougar in action is amazing but not all people like to get this close to a cougar stalking its prey. The Northern end of Vancouver Island in British Columbia is surrounded by wilderness and a wild cougar can be spotted behind any rock or tree in the mountain areas ...
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 love to enjoy taking a step back in time and explore the days of past. Employees at the heritage town wear traditional costumes as well as act the roles of people a ...
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 fresh fish and vegetables. Chinese spices and sauces as well as dried goods are also available at this market. Chinatown, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, Nor ...
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 Beach, near Tofino, British Columbia is a very popular place for tourists in both ...
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 the Thompson River in British Columbia. The Thompson River is a fas ...
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 for hundreds of years are covered by moss, ferns ...
Skiing Blackcomb Mountain

An ideal spring day for skiing on Blackcomb Mountain in British Columbia, Canada.

A pair of skiing poles, skis and mitts protruding from the snow under sunny skies at Blackcomb Mountain in British Columbia, Canada. This skier takes a break and enjoys the scenery and sunshine that Blackcomb Mountain has to offer. Blackcomb Ski ...
Canoeing Golden British Columbia

Canoeing on this pond in the Blaeberry Valley in Golden, British Columbia is extremely peaceful and scenic.

At the Goldenwood Lodge in the Blaeberry Valley in Golden, British Columbia you are surrounded by beautiful wilderness which makes this pond the ideal spot to do some canoeing. A calm pond like this in Golden is perfect for people who have never attempted canoein ...
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 snap a picture at the same time as you stop for it to cross. Roa ...
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 this time of year the winter scene is amazing as s ...
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 where time seems to stand still amongst beautiful natural surroundings. Tofino is a popular tourist destination near Pacific Rim National Park and the scenery along the drive is stu ...
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 Valley in British Columbia. The Okanagan Valley has the ideal weather for growing crops of wine grapes and local residents have acres and acres of stakes of winding win ...
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 as you cruise through fresh snow atop the beautiful mountains. This man makes jumps over the moguls on one of the many snowmobiling packages available at Whistler B ...
Cougar Vancouver Island

A cougar preparing to pounce on its prey on Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada.

On Vancouver Island, British Columbia we spotted this cougar and watched him in action as he kept a close eye on his prey, waiting for the right moment to pounce. A cougar will get to within thirty feet of its prey and once caught will feed on what he needs and then hide the rest ...
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. Downhill skiing is still what a majority of snow fanatics partake in at Whistler but each year more people are taking up the sport of snowboarding. Skier, Whistler ...
Clayoquot Sound Vancouver Island

An aerial view of Clayoquot Sound located near Tofino on Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada.

Clayoquot Sound near Tofino on Vancouver Island, British Columbia is a tranquil place where you are surrounded by small islands, lush green forest and many species of wildlife. An incredible place in the summer to enjoy nature boating and kayaking where you can explore the many i ...
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 to visit throughout the year. Many chartered fishing excursions leave the harbour of Powell River daily or bring your own boat and enjoy some great ...
Cougar

This young cougar in British Columbia, Canada scopes out his territory from atop a large rock.

Surrounded by the lush green forest of British Columbia, Canada, a young cougar finds a clearing to see what is lurking about. Even though the cougar is the largest wild cat throughout British Columbia, it is extremely graceful and able to move very quickly. A young cou ...
Victoria Conference Centre

The modern design of the interior of the Victoria Conference Centre in Victoria, British Columbia.

A beautifully carved totem pole surrounded by green shrubbery adorns the garden in the Plaza Atrium of the Victoria Conference Centre in British Columbia. The Victoria Conference Centre is situated in the downtown core of Victoria and meetings of ...
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 pool below. These falls are much higher than those in Niagara Falls in Ontario but the crowds are far less and the park is encompassed by wilderness. Wells Gray Pr ...
Brown Bear Fishing

This brown bear enjoys fishing in the river on the Alaska/Canada border.

This brown bear has found himself a tasty meal after fishing in the river along the border of Canada/Alaska in Hyder-Stewart. A favorite past time of the brown bear is fishing for salmon along the banks of the river. Brown bear fishing, Hyder-St ...
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 spectacular scenic views of Whistler Blackcomb an ...
Rainforest Bog Graham Island

A bog encompassed by the growth of the rainforest in McIntyre Bay on Graham Island in the Queen Charlotte Islands in Canada.

In the rainforest in Naikoon Park on Graham Island in the Queen Charlotte Islands you will find a dreary looking bog where extraordinary plant life grows. A bog to most people is a pool of dirty water but to others it is considered a paradise. R ...
Vancouver Island Marmot

From behind the rocks, a marmot peeks out to investigate the area on Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada.

This particular species of marmot which is known as the Vancouver Island Marmot, is extremely rare and considered to be the most endangered animal throughout the world. The Vancouver Island Marmot has variations in coloring, vocalizations and hab ...
Chinatown Vancouver BC

After hours, Chinatown in Vancouver, BC is a quiet area for a leisurely stroll.

A man enjoys the quietness of the street of Chinatown in Vancouver, BC before the stores open and the crowds materialize. Chinatown is considered to be the second largest in North America where hundreds of tourists flock to when they visit Vancouver, BC ...
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 the way the Native people do. A native man stands on a plank situated across the river using a long pole with a hook attached to the end for his fishing trip. India ...
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 just a few of the spectacular features in the ra ...


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