5 Reasons Why Fall is the Best Time to Travel in BC

2. Unique Only-In-Fall Experiences

There are some things that can only be experienced in the autumn months.

Catch the golden larch in the alpine, the only conifer that behaves like a deciduous and turns yellow for a mere few weeks before shedding its needles.

Witness the ancient homecoming of salmon spawning in coastal streams and inland rivers, and deepen your understanding of its significance to Indigenous cultures.

See autumn wildlife in its natural habitat, such as the world’s largest gathering of bald eagles, or grizzly bears feasting before hibernation.

Embrace the harvest season at a wine festival event in the Okanagan or at the very farms where BC ingredients are grown and produced.

Discover BC’s ultimate fall experiences and gain a whole new perspective on the province.

3. The Weather

Fall weather is perfect for getting cozy. Days are getting shorter after September 22, but there’s still plenty of light for sightseeing. Fall in BC is typically that perfect window between the summertime heat and the winter frost; not too hot, not too cold, just right.

Hiking can be done in the mountains until first snowfall, which usually falls on the tops of the tallest peaks as early as mid-September and up to late-October closer to the coast. The coastal rains usually don’t come on strong until later on in October, and even then, the days can also be delightfully sunny with cool crisp air, golden light, and beautiful midday warmth. While snow can fall in the high mountain passes, it does not usually stick around on the roads.

4. Shoulder Season Prices

One perk for travelling in fall is the shoulder season discounts that are sometimes available.

You can often find accommodation package deals, especially at BC’s ski resorts like Sun Peaks and Whistler, which have said goodbye to summer tourists and are awaiting the ski season to begin in late November.

BC Ferries Vacations also offer some incredible ferry and accommodation travel packages, and booking directly with them often provides a better deal than if you were to book it separately yourself.