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In British Columbia, nature shapes culture. Wilderness tugs at the edges of town, providing easy access to hiking, mountain biking, and more. 

Our cities never disappoint, whether you’re eager to visit oceanside Vancouver, our largest city, the four-season mountain playground of Whistler, or the province’s historic heart, Victoria, which blends old-world charm with new fascinations.

Explore BC’s cities through the stories below.

See Kelowna, Victoria, and Metro Vancouver
in a Whole New Light

Explore some ideas that will help you see Victoria, Vancouver, and Kelowna through a new lens.

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Slow your roll: A car-free adventure
through iconic south coast cities in BC

11 Days / 484 km (301 mi)

Leave your car behind and head out on an adventure that brings you through Metro Vancouver, Victoria, and Whistler.

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Nature & Wildlife, Attractions, Spring, Summer

10 New Ways to Love Vancouver This Summer

Summer’s the best time for a Vancouver getaway, for these reasons and more.

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Attractions, Sightseeing, Food, Drink & Wellness

Travel Car-Free and Care-Free in Vancouver

Want to see Vancouver's hot spots, but travelling without a car? Read about how to access some of the city's most popular attractions by...

Read the Article

Attractions, Sightseeing, Summer, Fall, Arts & Heritage

Be a Tourist in Your Own Town:
Must-Experience Vancouver Attractions

Now is the time to be a tourist in your own town. Here are 10 attractions you must experience.

Read the Article

Winter Activities, Winter

Top 5 Ways to Enjoy Winter in BC

Winter is the perfect time to explore BC, and you don’t need skis to do it.

Read the Article

Attractions & Sightseeing, Fall

Top BC Towns to Visit in Fall

Fall in love with these nine unique BC towns, where you’ll find plenty of autumnal delights—from alpine architecture to harvest-time hikes and...

Read the Article

Spring in BC: A Tale of Deep Connections
and Rich Experiences

Spring is a time of renewal and rediscovery. Here are six ways to experience BC that will change your perspective and broaden your horizons.

Read the Article

See Kelowna, Victoria, and Metro Vancouver
in a Whole New Light

Explore some ideas that will help you see Victoria, Vancouver, and Kelowna through a new lens.

Learn More

Slow your roll: A car-free adventure
through iconic south coast cities in BC

11 Days / 484 km (301 mi)

Leave your car behind and head out on an adventure that brings you through Metro Vancouver, Victoria, and Whistler.

Explore Road Trip

Nature & Wildlife, Attractions, Spring, Summer

10 New Ways to Love Vancouver This Summer

Summer’s the best time for a Vancouver getaway, for these reasons and more.

Read the Article

Attractions, Sightseeing, Food, Drink & Wellness

Travel Car-Free and Care-Free in Vancouver

Want to see Vancouver's hot spots, but travelling without a car? Read about how to access some of the city's most popular attractions by...

Read the Article

Attractions, Sightseeing, Summer, Fall, Arts & Heritage

Be a Tourist in Your Own Town:
Must-Experience Vancouver Attractions

Now is the time to be a tourist in your own town. Here are 10 attractions you must experience.

Read the Article

Winter Activities, Winter

Top 5 Ways to Enjoy Winter in BC

Winter is the perfect time to explore BC, and you don’t need skis to do it.

Read the Article

Attractions & Sightseeing, Fall

Top BC Towns to Visit in Fall

Fall in love with these nine unique BC towns, where you’ll find plenty of autumnal delights—from alpine architecture to harvest-time hikes and...

Read the Article

Spring in BC: A Tale of Deep Connections
and Rich Experiences

Spring is a time of renewal and rediscovery. Here are six ways to experience BC that will change your perspective and broaden your horizons.

Read the Article