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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.

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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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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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...

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Nature & Wildlife, Indigenous Culture, Attractions & Sightseeing, Food, Drink & Wellness, Events, 1-3 Days, Arts & Heritage

Three-Day Getaway: Vancouver

Here's what to do in Vancouver if you've only got three days

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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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Nature & Wildlife, Adventure & Outdoors

5 Days to Transformation: Trips From Seattle to Vancouver, Victoria, & More

Discover new sights—and new sides of yourself—when you explore British Columbia from Washington State.

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Dining & Culinary Tours

HK B.B.Q. Master in Richmond, British Columbia

Chef Anson Leung talks about continuing the traditions he learned from his father.

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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.

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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.

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

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

Nature & Wildlife, Indigenous Culture, Attractions & Sightseeing, Food, Drink & Wellness, Events, 1-3 Days, Arts & Heritage

Three-Day Getaway: Vancouver

Here's what to do in Vancouver if you've only got three days

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

Nature & Wildlife, Adventure & Outdoors

5 Days to Transformation: Trips From Seattle to Vancouver, Victoria, & More

Discover new sights—and new sides of yourself—when you explore British Columbia from Washington State.

Read the Article

Dining & Culinary Tours

HK B.B.Q. Master in Richmond, British Columbia

Chef Anson Leung talks about continuing the traditions he learned from his father.

Play Video

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