The westernmost province in Canada is British Columbia (BC), situated between the Rocky Mountains and the Pacific Ocean. The province’s capital is Victoria, a city located at the southern part of Vancouver Island. There are many parks with trails, such as Glacier National Park, for hiking and biking, and ski-lovers should go to Whistler Blackcomb, a large ski resort that hosted the 2010 Winter Olympics. If you rent a car, don’t forget to enjoy the views of the Sea-to-Sky Highway between Whistler and Vancouver, Canada’s largest city and BC’s business centre, also popular for its film industry. Don’t miss the live streaming cams for great views.
Population: Over 4.5 million inhabitants
Main attractions: Yoho National Park, Osoyoos Lake, The British Columbia Legislature Buildings, Ice sailing in Whistler, Stanley Park, Capilano Suspension Bridge, Butchart Gardens, Royal British Columbia Museum, Museum of Anthropology at the University of British Columbia, whale watching on Parson Island and Cracroft Point
Nearest Airports: Vancouver International Airport (Canada’s 2nd busiest airport); Victoria International Airport; Kelowna International Airport; Abbotsford International Airport
