British Columbia is a land of active vacations. The choices are endless: wilderness or car-accessible camping in spectacular natural settings; single or multi-day treks through backcountry; cycling along city paths or mountain biking down steep vertical terrain; bird-watching in urban parks or at protected sanctuaries; strolling along pleasant lake paths or hiking steep mountain routes; golfing set against dramatic, panoramic vistas; rounding up cattle or relaxing at guest and dude ranches ; exploring BC's Aboriginal and pioneer history or discovering its heritage sites .Vancouver , Whistler , and Victoria are major hubs of activity in BC, outdoor adventure opportunities span the province. In addition to IMBA (International Mountain Bike Association) “Epic Rides” found at Whistler and Vancouver’s North Shore, mountain biking enthusiasts can challenge Rossland ’s Seven Summits Trail. Rock climbing locales are equally as varied: A half-hour drive from Vancouver, the Stawamus Chief is the second largest granite monolith in the world. Meanwhile, the Skaha Bluffs of Penticton , in the Thompson Okanagan region, offer climbers more than 650 routes. For a closer look at the adventures you can have in the great outdoors, watch the video below: