Canada Vacation

British Columbia has an amazing geographical diversity with a variety of places to see and things to do. Mountains to climb, beaches to bask on, exciting cities to explore, rain forests to hike, warm-water lakes, rivers to ride and much more. All of this arranged into regions featuring their own differences and attributes.

The Pacific Ocean, mountain streams filled with Salmon and Trout, White Water Rivers to raft, and whales frolicking off the coast. Come to canoe, kayak or simply walk along the beach. In British Columbia’s back country you’ll be rewarded with some of the most spectacular scenery in the world.

British Columbia is a land of colorful characters and adventurers. From the proud heritage of Aboriginal peoples to the early explorers who waged against fear and famine, and the brave souls who opened the west with the cross Canada railway. Refined Victorians of the British Empire, swaggering lumberjacks, wild west cowboys and silk-swathed people from the Far East all settled here. Today, past and present mingle with the sights, sounds, tastes and traditions from virtually every country and culture in the world.

In Vancouver the city lights up at night offering a dazzling array of entertainment. The latest Broadway shows share the stage with smaller theater groups. Five-star restaurants and neighborhood bistros are around every corner. In the summer symphonies are performed in the park along with the Shakespeare in the Park theatrical production. There is a wide assortment of shops, art galleries, spas and museums only minutes away from the wilderness trails, Stanley Park, Grose Mountain and Caplilano suspension bridge are all must see places in and around Vancouver.

Whistler offers year round activities including a zip line and is world renowned for its winter skiing on Whistler Mountain. The interior of British Columbia has a wide variety of activities. During the summer months there is an abundance of fresh fruit and vegetables direct from the fields at Farmers markets and stalls at every turn in the road.

Sharing the rocky mountains with Alberta, the ride through the mountains by train or car can only be described as magnificent and majestic.

Vancouver Island is unique with the city of Victoria and its old world charm. Afternoon tea Victorian style is not to be missed at the grand Empress Hotel right on the waterfront. Spectacular Buttchart Gardens, a Butterfly farm, whale watching and much more await you on the island.

The British Columbia climate is varied throughout the Province with the Vancouver area having the mildest weather in the whole of Canada. The weather in greater Vancouver and Vancouver Island greatly resembles that of England, with 4 distinct seasons.

The Interior regions experience drier weather and greater temperature extremes. Farther north, you’ll notice the long summer days (or the short winter ones, depending on the season). The mountains often experience heavy snow (great for skiers). The snow rarely settles for long in either Vancouver or Victoria.

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