OH,THE PLACES YOU’LL GO British Columbia is a place of immense beauty that boasts dozens of spectacular
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places to explore. Below is a sampling of our choices of the best places to go.
Located on the southern tip of Vancouver Island, Victoria is one of the oldest cities in the Pacific Northwest. A tour through the city offers a glimpse into the
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past with a large number of historic landmarks, including two of the most famous,
Let’s just state the obvious: Vancouver is at the top of our list. We think there is
the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia and the Empress Hotel. Well known
no place like it. Whether you’re strolling along the seawall, shopping on Robson
for its beautifully maintained gardens, Victoria has also been called the “Garden
Street, or exploring historic Gastown, you can catch a glimpse of the Pacific Ocean
City,” and it boasts more cycling paths that any other Canadian city.
or the rainforest-covered Coast Mountains from almost anywhere in the city. Rent a kayak and paddle any of the scenic waterways, hike or ski in the mountains, or
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just relax at the beach. As you gaze at the scenery at the end of the day, you will be
• Indulge in afternoon tea at the 19th century Fairmont Empress Hotel
amazed that a place like this does exist.
• Book a whale watching adventure departing from the Inner Harbour • Visit the Butchart Gardens, a National Historic Site
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• Stroll down Canada’s narrowest street in Victoria’s vibrant Chinatown
• Cycle the Stanley Park seawall • Visit the Granville Island Public Market
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• Experience the Capilano Suspension Bridge and the Grouse Mountain Skyride
The Rockies evoke images of all-encompassing terrain, snow-capped peaks,
• Enjoy a relaxing day at Kitsilano Beach
turquoise lakes, cascading waterfalls, and dense evergreen forests. In BC, this jawdropping scenery stretches the entire length of the province. Part of the Canadian Cordillera, this eastern mountain range carves out the major topography of BC and creates a place unlike any other.
KEY POINTS OF INTEREST • Gaze at stunning Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies • Hike in Yoho National Park for a couple of hours or a couple of days • Keep an eye out for wildlife along the highway • Immerse yourself in luxurious hot springs at Radium, Fairmont and Lussier • Experience the thrill of rafting the Kicking Horse River
Stanley Park Seawall