British Columbia Art, Attraction, Beach, Central + Landscape pictures

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Thrilling outdoor adventures, farmers markets, sun, sea, sand and a wealth of history and culture – this laid-back city ticks all the boxes.

From soaring mountains to the Pacific Ocean, this stretch of coastline contains the rugged beauty of the West Coast’s islands and British Columbia’s biggest city.

Learn about the region’s human and natural history, visit some of the oldest buildings in the province and see a special collection of totem poles.

Get some exercise on the sports fields, pet animals in the zoo and go for relaxing walks in this beautiful city park.

Enjoy British Columbia’s pristine beauty at this postcard-pretty resort. Tackle the mountains on your skis in the winter and your mountain bike in the summer. 

Choose from more than 100 ski runs at this resort just 20 minutes from Banff.

From beaches and watersports in summer to cross-country skiing and skating in winter, this lake sets the scene for year-round leisure activities.

Unwind on soft white sands and ride the waves at a picturesque beach where many people learn how to surf.

The national reserve’s longest beach is home to marine wildlife, stunning views and crashing waves that lure surfers to these shores.

Take a ferry ride past the high-rises of downtown Vancouver or cycle along the shoreline of this waterway in the heart of the city. 

Explore hiking trails and secluded beaches and spot Canada’s amazing wildlife, such as whales and bears, at this park in the south of Vancouver Island.

You’ll find native wildlife, exotic plants, calm waters for swimming and a regular program of events at this city-center park.

See steam-powered logging, ancient stone carvings and salmon leaping up waterfalls in the fertile forestlands around this port.   

It’s all about the ocean at this pristine wilderness resort in western Canada. Come to surf, kayak and hike or meditate to the sound of crashing waves.