British Columbia Castles & palaces + Coastal 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.

Find great surfing in Western Canada, see bears and whales, catch giant chinook salmon, hike in the wilderness, and relax on a beach watching a winter storm.

Come to this popular city-centre park and enjoy golden beaches, delightful gardens, sports facilities and historic monuments.

Come to this popular city-centre park and enjoy golden beaches, delightful gardens, sports facilities and historic monuments.

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.

See bears, birds, whales and giant salmon in and around the forests, rainforests, seashores, lakes and rivers of this diverse natural setting on the Pacific Ocean.

See bears, birds, whales and giant salmon in and around the forests, rainforests, seashores, lakes and rivers of this diverse natural setting on the Pacific Ocean.

See bears, birds, whales and giant salmon in and around the forests, rainforests, seashores, lakes and rivers of this diverse natural setting on the Pacific Ocean.

Crashing waves, towering trees and wondrous nature make this walking path a delight for Ucluelet visitors of all ages and abilities. 

See bears, birds, whales and giant salmon in and around the forests, rainforests, seashores, lakes and rivers of this diverse natural setting on the Pacific Ocean.

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

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.

Visit the art galleries, boutiques, brewery, farmers market and theaters of this buzzing island across False Creek from central Vancouver.

See bears, birds, whales and giant salmon in and around the forests, rainforests, seashores, lakes and rivers of this diverse natural setting on the Pacific Ocean.

See bears, birds, whales and giant salmon in and around the forests, rainforests, seashores, lakes and rivers of this diverse natural setting on the Pacific Ocean.

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.

Visit the art galleries, boutiques, brewery, farmers market and theaters of this buzzing island across False Creek from central Vancouver.

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

Nestled between Vancouver and mainland British Columbia find charming communities and beautiful scenery spread across more than 200 islands.

Be enticed by lakeside beaches, fertile orchard-lined valleys and a waterfall taller than Niagara in this region that overflows with dramatic scenery and history.

Visit the art galleries, boutiques, brewery, farmers market and theaters of this buzzing island across False Creek from central Vancouver.

Visit the art galleries, boutiques, brewery, farmers market and theaters of this buzzing island across False Creek from central Vancouver.