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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.

Food, Drink & Wellness

Savor the fall flavors of British Columbia

There’s never been a tastier time to visit Canada’s westernmost province.

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Community Events, Summer, Fall

How to Show Your Pride in 2020

Where to celebrate Pride in 2020, from virtual parades to in-person food and drink events.

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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

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...

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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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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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Dining & Culinary Tours, Breweries, Distilleries & Cideries

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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Coastal Circle Route

3 to 7 days / 563.84 km (350 mi)

Uncover the places where many of British Columbia's artists and artisans live, work and showcase their art.

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Food, Drink & Wellness

Savor the fall flavors of British Columbia

There’s never been a tastier time to visit Canada’s westernmost province.

Read the Article

Community Events, Summer, Fall

How to Show Your Pride in 2020

Where to celebrate Pride in 2020, from virtual parades to in-person food and drink events.

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

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, 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

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

Dining & Culinary Tours, Breweries, Distilleries & Cideries

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

Coastal Circle Route

3 to 7 days / 563.84 km (350 mi)

Uncover the places where many of British Columbia's artists and artisans live, work and showcase their art.

Explore Road Trip