Cities

Explore urban playgrounds framed by wilderness

Vancouver skyline | Jordan Manley

In British Columbia, nature shapes culture. Wilderness tugs at the edges of town, providing easy access to hiking, mountain biking, and more. Explore BC’s cities through the stories below.

Attractions & Sightseeing

Sail or Soar From Vancouver to Victoria

Heading to Victoria from Vancouver? Learn about five ways to get there: BC Ferries, Prince of Whales, Harbour Air Seaplanes, Helijet, and V2V...

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Adventure & Outdoors

Redefining “Happy Hour” in BC

Forget drink specials and half-price appetizers—beachside yoga and twilight bike rides make the most of long summer evenings in BC. Why not join...

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Vancouver to Tofino

1 to 3 days / 303.06 km (188 mi)

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Hiking, Shopping

Plan Your Trip to Vancouver

A city of glass and steel surrounded by ocean and mountains, Vancouver is a unique destination.

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Shopping, Sightseeing

Explore Vancouver’s Markets

Vancouver markets to explore this summer include the Shipyards Night Market, the Richmond Night Market, and more.

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Sightseeing, Music, Arts & Culture

Vancouver: A Californian’s Love Story

One writer describes her love of this West Coast city.

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Dining & Culinary Tours

Need Coffee? Visit BC’s Coziest Cafés

BC's coziest cafes provide the perfect spot to sit and savour a cup of coffee, from Whistler to Nelson.

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Food, Drink & Wellness, Indigenous Culture

5 Aboriginal Restaurants That Offer a Unique Taste of BC

Want a taste of BC's Aboriginal cuisine? Here are five to try.

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Attractions & Sightseeing

Sail or Soar From Vancouver to Victoria

Heading to Victoria from Vancouver? Learn about five ways to get there: BC Ferries, Prince of Whales, Harbour Air Seaplanes, Helijet, and V2V...

Read the Article

Adventure & Outdoors

Redefining “Happy Hour” in BC

Forget drink specials and half-price appetizers—beachside yoga and twilight bike rides make the most of long summer evenings in BC. Why not join...

Read the Article

Vancouver to Tofino

1 to 3 days / 303.06 km (188 mi)

Explore Road Trip

Hiking, Shopping

Plan Your Trip to Vancouver

A city of glass and steel surrounded by ocean and mountains, Vancouver is a unique destination.

Read the Article

Shopping, Sightseeing

Explore Vancouver’s Markets

Vancouver markets to explore this summer include the Shipyards Night Market, the Richmond Night Market, and more.

Read the Article

Sightseeing, Music, Arts & Culture

Vancouver: A Californian’s Love Story

One writer describes her love of this West Coast city.

Read the Article

Dining & Culinary Tours

Need Coffee? Visit BC’s Coziest Cafés

BC's coziest cafes provide the perfect spot to sit and savour a cup of coffee, from Whistler to Nelson.

Read the Article

Food, Drink & Wellness, Indigenous Culture

5 Aboriginal Restaurants That Offer a Unique Taste of BC

Want a taste of BC's Aboriginal cuisine? Here are five to try.

Read the Article

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Things To Do

Five Ways To Experience Hockey in BC

If you're new to hockey and eager to experience the excitement for yourself, check out these five ways to hockey like a local in British Columbia.

Attractions & Sightseeing

City Walking Tours in BC

Want to explore BC's cities on foot? Check out these themed walking tours in Vancouver, Victoria, Whistler, and around the province.

Attractions & Sightseeing

10 Must-Visit Gardens in Victoria and Vancouver: Butchart Gardens and Beyond

The Butchart Gardens in Victoria is indeed impressive, but check out these other beautiful gardens as well.

Attractions & Sightseeing

Wander BC’s Cities Like a Local

Want to know some local secrets? Learn about where the locals go.

Attractions & Sightseeing

Lose Yourself in Stanley Park, Vancouver’s Urban Oasis

Explore the top five things to do in Vancouver's Stanley Park.

Cities

Sail or Soar From Vancouver to Victoria

Redefining “Happy Hour” in BC

Vancouver to Tofino

Plan Your Trip to Vancouver

Explore Vancouver’s Markets

Vancouver: A Californian’s Love Story

Need Coffee? Visit BC’s Coziest Cafés

5 Aboriginal Restaurants That Offer a Unique Taste of BC

Sail or Soar From Vancouver to Victoria

Redefining “Happy Hour” in BC

Vancouver to Tofino

Plan Your Trip to Vancouver

Explore Vancouver’s Markets

Vancouver: A Californian’s Love Story

Need Coffee? Visit BC’s Coziest Cafés

5 Aboriginal Restaurants That Offer a Unique Taste of BC

Vancouver & Area

Victoria

Whistler

Kelowna

Kamloops

Richmond

Related Travel Ideas

Five Ways To Experience Hockey in BC

City Walking Tours in BC

10 Must-Visit Gardens in Victoria and Vancouver: Butchart Gardens and Beyond

Wander BC’s Cities Like a Local

Lose Yourself in Stanley Park, Vancouver’s Urban Oasis

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Sail or Soar From Vancouver to Victoria

Redefining “Happy Hour” in BC

Vancouver to Tofino

Plan Your Trip to Vancouver

Explore Vancouver’s Markets

Vancouver: A Californian’s Love Story

Need Coffee? Visit BC’s Coziest Cafés

5 Aboriginal Restaurants That Offer a Unique Taste of BC

Sail or Soar From Vancouver to Victoria

Redefining “Happy Hour” in BC

Vancouver to Tofino

Plan Your Trip to Vancouver

Explore Vancouver’s Markets

Vancouver: A Californian’s Love Story

Need Coffee? Visit BC’s Coziest Cafés

5 Aboriginal Restaurants That Offer a Unique Taste of BC

Explore some of our cities

Vancouver & Area

Victoria

Whistler

Kelowna

Kamloops

Richmond

Related Travel Ideas

Five Ways To Experience Hockey in BC

City Walking Tours in BC

10 Must-Visit Gardens in Victoria and Vancouver: Butchart Gardens and Beyond

Wander BC’s Cities Like a Local

Lose Yourself in Stanley Park, Vancouver’s Urban Oasis

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