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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.

Dining & Culinary Tours

Bring Your Appetite to Richmond’s Food Street

15 great places to savour everything from dim sum to shaved ice.

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Sightseeing, Music, Arts & Culture Events

Vancouver: A Californian's Love Story

One writer describes her love of this West Coast city.

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Attractions, Sightseeing, Shopping, 1-3 Days, Art Galleries

BC Souvenirs: Keepsakes You Can Find at Local Attractions

British Columbia is home to fabulous attractions—many with gift shops filled with keepsakes, including Indigenous art, seeds for a botanical...

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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.

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1-3 Days, Fall

City Stays to Secluded Getaways: Trip Ideas for Long Weekends Away

Take some time to rediscover your favourite getaways in BC and take advantage of the long weekends ahead.

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Bird Watching, Attractions & Sightseeing, Breweries, Distilleries & Cideries, Adventure & Outdoors, Spring, Arts & Heritage

New Ways to Experience
Kelowna, Metro Vancouver, and Victoria

Head to BC cities this spring to enjoy culinary delights, stroll through vibrant urban gardens in bloom, and soak up rich cultural...

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1-3 Days, Spring, Summer, Hotels

10 Things to Try—Maybe for the First Time—
Near Vancouver This Summer

Here are 10 activities and adventures to try this summer near Vancouver.

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Attractions & Sightseeing, Food, Drink & Wellness, Adventure & Outdoors, Fall, Accommodation, Arts & Heritage

Quirky City Experiences in BC

With vaccination rates on the rise, there couldn’t be a better time for a quick and quirky city getaway in BC.

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Dining & Culinary Tours

Bring Your Appetite to Richmond’s Food Street

15 great places to savour everything from dim sum to shaved ice.

Read the Article

Sightseeing, Music, Arts & Culture Events

Vancouver: A Californian's Love Story

One writer describes her love of this West Coast city.

Read the Article

Attractions, Sightseeing, Shopping, 1-3 Days, Art Galleries

BC Souvenirs: Keepsakes You Can Find at Local Attractions

British Columbia is home to fabulous attractions—many with gift shops filled with keepsakes, including Indigenous art, seeds for a botanical...

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

1-3 Days, Fall

City Stays to Secluded Getaways: Trip Ideas for Long Weekends Away

Take some time to rediscover your favourite getaways in BC and take advantage of the long weekends ahead.

Read the Article

Bird Watching, Attractions & Sightseeing, Breweries, Distilleries & Cideries, Adventure & Outdoors, Spring, Arts & Heritage

New Ways to Experience
Kelowna, Metro Vancouver, and Victoria

Head to BC cities this spring to enjoy culinary delights, stroll through vibrant urban gardens in bloom, and soak up rich cultural...

Read the Article

1-3 Days, Spring, Summer, Hotels

10 Things to Try—Maybe for the First Time—
Near Vancouver This Summer

Here are 10 activities and adventures to try this summer near Vancouver.

Read the Article

Attractions & Sightseeing, Food, Drink & Wellness, Adventure & Outdoors, Fall, Accommodation, Arts & Heritage

Quirky City Experiences in BC

With vaccination rates on the rise, there couldn’t be a better time for a quick and quirky city getaway in BC.

Read the Article