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Vancouver, Coast & Mountains

 
Tips From Travellers

A train and bike journey across Western Canada

By Mitey Miss, Vancouver

I've travelled by bike and train in Thailand, New Zealand and the U.S.; but it......

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All Points West Podcast for April 4, 2008

By Susan, Abbotsford

Excepted from the weekly radio segment on "All Points West", a CBC Victoria show heard......

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Vaisakhi in Surrey

By C Usher, North Delta

 I've been thinking about a trip to India - who would guess I could do......

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Cities & Towns

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Sand sculpture competition,
Harrison Hot Springs
The cities and towns of this region have it all: the energy, multiculturalism, arts and culture, shopping, dining, professional sports and luxuries of sophisticated city living as well as easy access to the parks, ocean and mountains of major outdoor recreation centres.
 
No matter which community you visit, you'll find opportunities to indulge in indoor and outdoor activities of every kind. Immerse yourself in Asian culture and cuisine. Explore thriving coastal arts communities. Experience westcoast gourmet dining. Visit fascinating museums and heritage sites.

Enjoy world-class skiing and mountain-biking at Whistler and on Vancouver's North Shore mountains.

Cities in the Region

Richmond
Richmond, "The Island City," is mostly situated on two islands at the mouth of the Fraser River, just off the Lower Mainland of British Columbia.
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Sechelt
Sechelt is located on the Sunshine Coast, a temperate stretch of coastline that, while considered part of the BC mainland, is accessible only by vehicle ferry.
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Hope
Hope is located at the eastern end of the Fraser Valley.
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Chilliwack
Chilliwack is located in the upper Fraser Valley, on the south bank of the Fraser River.
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Squamish
Squamish is located at the north end of Howe Sound, about an hour north of Vancouver and about an hour south of the mountain resort community of Whistler.
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Vancouver
Discover the duality of Vancouver: Urban sophistication and natural splendour.
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Whistler
Revel in the four-season resort town of Whistler. Enjoy fresh powder, great shopping and fine restaurants.
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