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British Columbia Is Renowned for Its  Hellobc.Com/British-Columbia.Aspx Spectacular Natural Scenery BRITISH WEBSITES Whether your idea of exploring a new place COLUMBIA is to go fast or slow, the following websites are WHERE CULTURAL VIBRANCY a great starting place to help you get the most AND NATURAL SPLENDOR COLLIDE out of your vacation to our province. British Columbia is renowned for its hellobc.com/british-columbia.aspx spectacular natural scenery. A diverse array www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks of ecosystems welcomes visitors to the tourismvancouver.com province with picturesque sights and wild downtownvancouver.net adventures. Hike coastal rainforests, surf vancouvertrails.com/regions Pacific swells, and ski alpine glaciers. Absorb okanaganvacationguide.com the beauty and tranquility of the region. vancouverisawesome.com scoutmagazine.ca As a gateway to the Pacific, British Columbia is a culturally rich environment. Over 40 major Aboriginal groups and numerous international communities create a vibrant cultural tapestry in which to enjoy diverse cuisines, artistic endeavours, and attractions — truly a land of abundance. We hope the information you find here BRITISH COLUMBIA will help you craft your own adventure Visitors Guide during your stay, and assist you in making the most of your time in this truly special part of the world. Features GGI North American Regional Conference JUNE 22–24, 2017 VANCOUVER & SURROUNDING REGION THOMPSON OKANAGAN VANCOUVER ISLAND HAIDA GWAII REGIONAL HIKING, CANOEING & CAMPING POPULAR ACTIVITIES & ATTRACTIONS SPONSORED BY: VANCOUVER & SURROUNDING REGION THOMSON OKANAGAN VANCOUVER ISLAND HAIDA GWAII A world-class city nestled between mountains Known for its sunshine, this wonderful Vancouver Island has a wonderfully diverse An archipelago on the north coast of British and seascape, Vancouver has something to offer region includes rolling hills of fruit trees ecosystem, with a number of smaller communities Columbia, Haida Gwaii is home to an abundance everyone. This stunning backdrop plays host to a and vineyards; sandy, lakeside beaches; and nestled along the shorelines, and the province’s of wildlife and includes a significant national myriad of outdoor adventures and cosmopolitan plenty of outdoor activities including hiking, charming capital city, Victoria. park reserve and Haida heritage site. The delights. Let the earthy, cedar-scented air fill your golfing, skiing and biking. region also offers a huge selection of outdoor lungs on a leisurely stroll through the forest, enjoy recreation opportunities. breathtaking views atop a mountain gondola, or Highlights sit back and unwind at the beach with a glass of Highlights Victoria BC wine or a sampling of local craft beers. Climbing the Skaha Bluffs Surfing in Tofino Highlights Biking the Kettle Valley Railway Trail Hiking the infamous West Coast Trail Salmon and halibut fishing Vancouver City & North Shore Historic Hat Creek Ranch Cave exploration at Horne Lake Haida Heritage Centre Stanley Park and Seawall Relaxing at renowned wineries and vineyards Queen Elizabeth Park & Bloedel Conservatory Manning Park Granville Island Golden Ears Park Capilano Canyon Suspension Bridge & Park Grouse Mountain Museum of Anthropology Fraser Valley (1 HOUR EAST OF VANCOUVER) REGIONAL HIKING, POPULAR ACTIVITIES Bridal Veil Falls CANOEING & CAMPING & ATTRACTIONS Harrison Hot Springs Mount Cheam Whistler & Pemberton Rocky Mountaineer to Jasper Golden Ears Provincial Park Garibaldi Lake and Banff Howe Sound & Squamish Joffre Lake rockymountaineer.com (1 HOUR NORTH OF VANCOUVER) coastmountainguides.com Lions Bay Loop Clayoquat Wilderness Resort Cariboo & Northern Interior Alice Lake wildretreat.com Britania Mining Museum Bowron Lake Provincial Park Sea to Sky Gondola & Summit Trail Wells Gray Provincial Park Fishing Stawamus Chief Barkerville Historic Town & Park westcoastfishingclub.com Whistler & Pemberton Kootenay Rockies langara.com (2 HOURS NORTH OF VANCOUVER) Glacier National Park Whistler Mountain Bike Park Whale watching Radium Hot Springs Whistler Village whalesvancouver.com Yoho National Park Train Wreck Park.
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