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Rainforest

Wander through ancient groves

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Spirit Bear in the Great Bear Rainforest. Photo: Stephen Harrington

From Haida Gwaii to Stanley Park, British Columbia’s rainforests overflow with raw wilderness. Wildlife calls the rainforest home, sheltering among old-growth giants nearing 2000 years in age. Explore the stories below to see the wild that awaits in BC’s rainforests.

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Attractions & Sightseeing

Chasing Waterfalls Along the Sea-to-Sky

Waterfalls along the Sea-To-Sky near Whistler, Squamish and Pemberton, including Shannon Falls, Nairn Falls and Brandywine Falls.

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Adventure & Outdoors, Nature & Wildlife

Top 5 Places to Experience the Rainforest in BC

We asked our Facebook fans for their top places in BC to experience the rainforest. Sooke, Bella Coola, Cathedral Grove, Terrace and Pacific Rim...

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Hiking, Hiking, Wildlife Tours

How to Visit the Great Bear Rainforest in BC: Where to Go and What to Do

Here's what you need to know before you go, including a map of the location, wildlife viewing, and where to see a Kermode (Spirit) bear.

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Adventure & Outdoors, Parks & Wilderness Areas

North Tweedsmuir Provincial Park

A City Girl's Take on Going Remote in Northern BC

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Snowshoeing

Snowshoeing the Ancient Forest in Northern BC

Snowshoeing the stunning Ancient Forest near Prince George in Northern British Columbia. The Ancient Forest is an interior temperate rain forest...

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Parks & Wilderness Areas

BC’s Unique Temperate Rainforest

Everything in the rainforest is connected, a cycle of life in perfect balance. Check out 5 facts you may not know about BCs temperate...

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Wildlife Tours

Bear Watching in the Khutzeymateen Grizzly Bear Sanctuary

With an abundance of wildlife, the Khutzeymateen Grizzly Bear Sanctuary is the first area in Canada to be protected and has the highest...

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Spas & Wellness, Parks & Wilderness Areas

What the Heck is Forest Bathing? 5 Things You Didn’t Know About Shinrin-Yoku in BC

Forest bathing, or shinrin-yoku, is the latest health trend for good reason.

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Attractions & Sightseeing

Chasing Waterfalls Along the Sea-to-Sky

Waterfalls along the Sea-To-Sky near Whistler, Squamish and Pemberton, including Shannon Falls, Nairn Falls and Brandywine Falls.

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Adventure & Outdoors, Nature & Wildlife

Top 5 Places to Experience the Rainforest in BC

We asked our Facebook fans for their top places in BC to experience the rainforest. Sooke, Bella Coola, Cathedral Grove, Terrace and Pacific Rim...

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Hiking, Hiking, Wildlife Tours

How to Visit the Great Bear Rainforest in BC: Where to Go and What to Do

Here's what you need to know before you go, including a map of the location, wildlife viewing, and where to see a Kermode (Spirit) bear.

Read the Article
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Adventure & Outdoors, Parks & Wilderness Areas

North Tweedsmuir Provincial Park

A City Girl's Take on Going Remote in Northern BC

Read the Article
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Snowshoeing

Snowshoeing the Ancient Forest in Northern BC

Snowshoeing the stunning Ancient Forest near Prince George in Northern British Columbia. The Ancient Forest is an interior temperate rain forest...

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Parks & Wilderness Areas

BC’s Unique Temperate Rainforest

Everything in the rainforest is connected, a cycle of life in perfect balance. Check out 5 facts you may not know about BCs temperate...

Read the Article
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Wildlife Tours

Bear Watching in the Khutzeymateen Grizzly Bear Sanctuary

With an abundance of wildlife, the Khutzeymateen Grizzly Bear Sanctuary is the first area in Canada to be protected and has the highest...

Read the Article
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Spas & Wellness, Parks & Wilderness Areas

What the Heck is Forest Bathing? 5 Things You Didn’t Know About Shinrin-Yoku in BC

Forest bathing, or shinrin-yoku, is the latest health trend for good reason.

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Vancouver’s location makes it easy to leave city life behind and immerse in nature. Discover rainforests, mountains, and beaches minutes from downtown.
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What It’s Like To Go Bear-Watching in BC

Seeing bears in the wilderness is more emotional than you might think. Follow along on a boat trip into BC's Khutzeymateen Grizzly Sanctuary.
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5 Active Wildlife Adventures in BC

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10 Unique Indigenous Places to Stay in British Columbia

Want a unique experience? Here are 10 Indigenous experiences to consider for a getaway.