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In British Columbia, nature shapes culture. Wilderness tugs at the edges of town, providing easy access to hiking, mountain biking, and more. 

Our cities never disappoint, whether you’re eager to visit oceanside Vancouver, our largest city, the four-season mountain playground of Whistler, or the province’s historic heart, Victoria, which blends old-world charm with new fascinations.

Explore BC’s cities through the stories below.

Attractions & Sightseeing

5 Ways to Get From Vancouver to Victoria

Heading to Victoria from Vancouver? Learn about the different ways to get there: BC Ferries, Prince of Whales, Harbour Air Seaplanes, Helijet, and...

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Hotels

Affordable Urban Accommodation in BC

Looking for an affordable place to stay in one of BC's urban areas? Try Vancouver's Buchan Hotel, Victoria's Hotel Zed, cabins at Sunwolf in...

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Nature & Wildlife

Vancouver, British Columbia—on the Edge of Nature

Vancouver exists in the heart of nature, surrounded by towering mountains, lush rainforest, and the Salish Sea.

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Shopping, Hiking

Plan Your Trip to Vancouver

A city of glass and steel surrounded by ocean and mountains, Vancouver is a unique destination.

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Attractions & Sightseeing, Food, Drink & Wellness, Adventure & Outdoors, Arts & Heritage

5 Overnight Fall Getaways From Vancouver

From scenic city escapes to mountain hideaways, there are plenty of fall getaways to enjoy within a short drive of Vancouver.

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Nature & Wildlife, Attractions, Spring, Summer

10 New Ways to Love Vancouver This Summer

Summer’s the best time for a Vancouver getaway, for these reasons and more.

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Winter Activities, Attractions, Adventure & Outdoors, Events, Spring, Fall, Winter

Relive the Memories of the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games

Relive the excitement of the Games in Vancouver, Whistler, and Richmond.

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Attractions & Sightseeing, Food, Drink & Wellness, Spring, Arts & Heritage

New Ways to Experience
Kelowna, Metro Vancouver, and Victoria

Head to BC cities this spring to enjoy culinary delights, stroll through vibrant urban gardens in bloom, and soak up rich cultural...

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Attractions & Sightseeing

5 Ways to Get From Vancouver to Victoria

Heading to Victoria from Vancouver? Learn about the different ways to get there: BC Ferries, Prince of Whales, Harbour Air Seaplanes, Helijet, and...

Read the Article

Hotels

Affordable Urban Accommodation in BC

Looking for an affordable place to stay in one of BC's urban areas? Try Vancouver's Buchan Hotel, Victoria's Hotel Zed, cabins at Sunwolf in...

Read the Article

Nature & Wildlife

Vancouver, British Columbia—on the Edge of Nature

Vancouver exists in the heart of nature, surrounded by towering mountains, lush rainforest, and the Salish Sea.

Play Video

Shopping, Hiking

Plan Your Trip to Vancouver

A city of glass and steel surrounded by ocean and mountains, Vancouver is a unique destination.

Read the Article

Attractions & Sightseeing, Food, Drink & Wellness, Adventure & Outdoors, Arts & Heritage

5 Overnight Fall Getaways From Vancouver

From scenic city escapes to mountain hideaways, there are plenty of fall getaways to enjoy within a short drive of Vancouver.

Read the Article

Nature & Wildlife, Attractions, Spring, Summer

10 New Ways to Love Vancouver This Summer

Summer’s the best time for a Vancouver getaway, for these reasons and more.

Read the Article

Winter Activities, Attractions, Adventure & Outdoors, Events, Spring, Fall, Winter

Relive the Memories of the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games

Relive the excitement of the Games in Vancouver, Whistler, and Richmond.

Read the Article

Attractions & Sightseeing, Food, Drink & Wellness, Spring, Arts & Heritage

New Ways to Experience
Kelowna, Metro Vancouver, and Victoria

Head to BC cities this spring to enjoy culinary delights, stroll through vibrant urban gardens in bloom, and soak up rich cultural...

Read the Article