Westernmost of Canada's provinces and famed for its natural beauty, in 1871, British Columbia became the sixth province of Canada.
The capital of British Columbia is Victoria the 15th largest metropolitan region in Canada.
The largest city is Vancouver, the third-largest metropolitan area in Canada and the second-largest in the Pacific Northwest.
Vancouver Island Seaplane Tour
Popular Adventure Tour of British Columbia
Discover the rugged Fjordland and picture-perfect villages north of Vancouver on a tour by seaplane. Taste fabulous British Columbian
cuisine during a brief stop at West Coast Wilderness Lodge before ending your adventure with a gentle splash down back on Vancouver Harbour.
National Parks in BC
Seven national parks are found within this province:
Glacier National Park - protects a portion of the Columbia Mountains covered by many glaciers and wildlife.
Jasper National Park - most northerly Canadian rocky mountain national park, part of a spectacular World Heritage Site.
Banff National Park - Canada's First National Park
Whistler-Blackcomb Ski Resort
The largest ski resort complex in North America. Winter and Summer activities available.
XXI Winter Olympics - Vancouver, B.C.
February 12-28, 2010
Winter Olympic Games will visit Western Canada for the first time ever at the host city of Vancouver. Many downhill ski events will
be held nearby at Whistler-Blackcomb ski area.
Water sports, both motorized and non-motorized, are enjoyed in many places. Sea kayaking opportunities abound on the British Columbia coast with its fjords.
Whitewater rafting and kayaking are popular on many inland rivers. Sailing and sailboarding are widely enjoyed.
In winter, cross-country and telemark skiing are much enjoyed, and in recent decades high-quality downhill skiing has been developed in the Coast Mountain range
and the Rockies, as well as in the southern areas of the Shuswap Highlands and the Columbia Mountains. Snowboarding has mushroomed in popularity since the early 1990s.
Horseback riding is enjoyed by many British Columbians. Opportunities for trail riding, often into especially scenic areas, have been established for tourists in numerous areas of the province.
British Columbia features traditional sports, including golf, tennis, soccer, hockey, Canadian football, rugby union, softball, basketball, curling and figure skating.
Best Western Listel Whistler Hotel
4121 Village Green, Whistler, BC, V0N 1B4
The Best Western Listel Whistler Hotel, set in the heart of Whistler Village, offers warm hospitality and personalized service in a world class, award-winning destination. Just steps away are golf, fishing, biking, windsurfing, horseback riding, tennis, hiking, and over 7,000 acres for world class alpine and awesome cross country skiing.
Holiday Inn Sunspree Resort Whistler Village Center BC
4295 Blackcomb Way, Whistler, BC, V0N 1B4
Located in the heart of Whistler Village, this 115 room condo hotel is only steps away from the slopes of either Whistler or Blackcomb Mountains. All our well appointed suites offer kitchen facilities, fireplaces, access to a common area 10 person hot tub and exercise room. We offer suites from studios to 1 bedroom and den condominiums.
Vancouver Downtown Carmana Plaza
1128 Aberni St, Vancouver, BC V6E 4R6;
City Center - Near the Crescent Traffic Circle;
Vancouver's premiere luxury accommodations featuring fabulous views of the ocean and downtown Vancouver.
Located in the heart of the city centre, just one block from the lively Robson Street with its sophisticated shopping and fine dining.
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LE Chamois
4557 Blackcomb Way, Whistler, BC, V0N 1B4
Lost Lake Lodge
4660 Blackcomb Way, Whistler, BC, V0N 1B4
Lost Lake Lodge is tucked into a quiet wooded setting on the edge of the Chateau Whistler Golf Course and Lost Lake Park, within walking distance to Blackcomb Village. This perfect location allows guests to access Lost Lake and its extensive trail system open year-round for hiking, biking, in-line skating, and world class golfing at the Chateau Whistler Golf Course.
Howard Johnson Hotel Victoria
310 Gorge Rd. East, Victoria, BC, V8T 2W2
Laurel Point Inn
680 Montreal St, Victoria, BC, V8V1Z8
The Laurel Point Inn is a downtown waterfront hotel on Victoria's Inner Harbour. Our welcome mat is within easy walking distance of the Financial District, Parliament Buildings, Conference Center, Royal BC Museum, Beacon Hill Park, Downtown Shopping and Entertainment venues.
Paul's Motor Inn
1900 Douglas Street, Victoria, BC, V8T 4K8
Quality Inn Downtown
850 Blanshard St., Victoria, BC, V8W 2H2
Radisson Hotel Burnaby
4331 Dominion St, Burnaby, BC, V5G1C7
Best Western Austrian Chalet
462 South Island Highway, Campbell River, BC, V9W 1A5
Chilliwack BC Days Inn
8583 Young Road South, Chilliwack, BC, V2P4P3
Kamloops Travelodge
430 Columbia St., Kamloops, BC, V2C 2T5
Ramada Inn Kamloops
555 West Columbia Street, Kamloops, BC, V1Y 6G8
South Thompson Inn Guest Ranch
East Shuswap RD Rr2 Site 12, Kamloops, BC, V2C 2J3
Ramada Limited on Long Lake
4700 North Island Hwy, Nanaimo, BC, V9T 1W6
Holiday Inn Express Vancouver-Northshore BC
1800 Capilano Rd., North Vancouver, BC, V7P 3B6
Vancouver Lions Gate Travelodge
2060 Marine Dr., North Vancouver, BC, V7P 1V7
Ketchikan Narrows Inn
4871 No. Tongass Highway, Ketchikan, AK 99901 ;
This vacation Inn comes with its own onsite restaurant and marina and is the only year round waterfront hotel in Ketchikan.
It is located 1 mile north of airport ferry terminal and features 47 well appointed rooms-garden, ocean view with private porches, and 3 themed suites with views.
Our restaurant and lounge feature panoramic views overlooking the marina where fishing and floatplane charters can complete your Alaskan experience.
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