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.

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Arts & Heritage, Attractions, Sightseeing

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

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

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Adventure & Outdoors, Skiing & Snowboarding

BC’s Best Mountain Towns

British Columbia is dotted with delightful, laid-back mountain towns.

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Community Events, Sports & Outdoors Events, Music, Arts & Culture Events, Food & Drink Events, Winter Activities

Winter Festivals and Events in BC

Winter is upon us, bringing in seasonal festivities and unique events worth travelling for around the province.

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Art Galleries, Attractions, Sightseeing, Shopping

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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Breweries, Distilleries & Cideries, Dining & Culinary Tours

8 Spots for Happy Hour in Downtown Vancouver

Looking for a good place for Happy Hour in Vancouver? Here's 8 to choose from including Hapa Izakaya, L’Abattoir and more.

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Accessibility

Accessible Vancouver

Planning a trip to Vancouver for people with mobility needs.

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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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Adventure & Outdoors, Food, Drink & Wellness

5 Ways to Spend 48 Hours in Whistler

Thinking about a weekend getaway in Whistler? Here are our Facebook fans' top suggestions on how to spend 48 hours in Whistler, BC.

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Arts & Heritage, Attractions, Sightseeing

Be a Tourist in Your Own Town:
10 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

Adventure & Outdoors, Skiing & Snowboarding

BC’s Best Mountain Towns

British Columbia is dotted with delightful, laid-back mountain towns.

Read the Article

Community Events, Sports & Outdoors Events, Music, Arts & Culture Events, Food & Drink Events, Winter Activities

Winter Festivals and Events in BC

Winter is upon us, bringing in seasonal festivities and unique events worth travelling for around the province.

Read the Article

Art Galleries, Attractions, Sightseeing, Shopping

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

Breweries, Distilleries & Cideries, Dining & Culinary Tours

8 Spots for Happy Hour in Downtown Vancouver

Looking for a good place for Happy Hour in Vancouver? Here's 8 to choose from including Hapa Izakaya, L’Abattoir and more.

Read the Article

Accessibility

Accessible Vancouver

Planning a trip to Vancouver for people with mobility needs.

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

Adventure & Outdoors, Food, Drink & Wellness

5 Ways to Spend 48 Hours in Whistler

Thinking about a weekend getaway in Whistler? Here are our Facebook fans' top suggestions on how to spend 48 hours in Whistler, BC.

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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

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

BC’s Best Mountain Towns

Winter Festivals and Events in BC

BC Souvenirs: Keepsakes You Can Find at Local Attractions

8 Spots for Happy Hour in Downtown Vancouver

Accessible Vancouver

Vancouver: A Californian's Love Story

5 Ways to Spend 48 Hours in Whistler

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

BC’s Best Mountain Towns

Winter Festivals and Events in BC

BC Souvenirs: Keepsakes You Can Find at Local Attractions

8 Spots for Happy Hour in Downtown Vancouver

Accessible Vancouver

Vancouver: A Californian's Love Story

5 Ways to Spend 48 Hours in Whistler

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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Be a Tourist in Your Own Town: 10 Must-Experience Vancouver Attractions

BC’s Best Mountain Towns

Winter Festivals and Events in BC

BC Souvenirs: Keepsakes You Can Find at Local Attractions

8 Spots for Happy Hour in Downtown Vancouver

Accessible Vancouver

Vancouver: A Californian's Love Story

5 Ways to Spend 48 Hours in Whistler

Be a Tourist in Your Own Town: 10 Must-Experience Vancouver Attractions

BC’s Best Mountain Towns

Winter Festivals and Events in BC

BC Souvenirs: Keepsakes You Can Find at Local Attractions

8 Spots for Happy Hour in Downtown Vancouver

Accessible Vancouver

Vancouver: A Californian's Love Story

5 Ways to Spend 48 Hours in Whistler

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

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10 Must-Experience Vancouver Attractions