Explore BC
British Columbia
British Columbia is Canada's all-season destination known for its stunning natural setting, vast tracts of untouched wilderness, and safe, vibrant cities. It's a top choice for outdoor adventure, urban pleasures, and pure escape. There are many faces to British Columbia, but its truest reflection is to be found in the great outdoors, in an active celebration of its sublime, natural beauty. The challenge in British Columbia is not figuring out what do to, but how to do it all. There are myriads of municipal, provincial and national parks in which to walk, hike and cycle. Thanks to a temperate climate, golf enthusiasts can indulge in their passion nearly year round. Theatre and performing arts, shopping as well as professional and spectator sports all have a large presence in cities and smaller communities. Spectacular viewpoints, bird-watching and wildlife viewing abound no matter where you travel in the province.
Burnaby
You can just see the city for the trees in this urban playground at the heart of the Lower Mainland. And that's the way they like it in Burnaby... a little wild, like the verdant landscape of this unique and spirited city. The pearl of the lower mainland, Burnaby is a secret that can no longer be kept... A lovely little something westcoast travelers inevitably share with those who are new here.
They tell of the iconic BC beauty, of rolling parks, magical lakes and endless green spaces. Then they whisper about amazing ethnic restaurants worth a half hour drive and a little shop tucked away on Hastings Street. They point to world-renowned education, outdoor activities, shopping, sporting events, historical museums and arts in every corner and cafe. But they never say it's affordable. That would spoil the surprise.
But there are so many surprises. Unexpected promises of natural and urban splendour constantly bring excitement. To hear it from a friend, Burnaby is a must see, must discover, must explore. Then when you come here seeking adventure, it's only the first thing you find.
Vancouver
Vancouver is a cosmopolitan city nestled between mountains & oceans. Its location between Western Europe and the Asia Pacific countries gives a unique, multicultural flavour to its streets, shops and neighbourhoods.
Many people come to Vancouver to get away from it all and to leave the stress of work and city living behind. The nearby wide-open spaces, sandy beaches, majestic rainforest and rugged West Coast Mountains make it easy to forget that the city is only moments away, from world-class skiing, windsurfing, scuba diving, not to mention the inline skating, are all located at or near the heart of the city. Travelers with families in tow will find plenty to do, like visiting the Vancouver Aquarium Marine Science Centre, Science World and the Kids Only market on Granville Island.
