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Apr 10, 2024 · Revelstoke. This small city is surrounded by big mountains, making it one of the best ski destinations in British Columbia. One of Revelstoke’s Grizzly Bear statues (photo: JHVEPhoto / Shutterstock) 🏠 Population: 8,439 | 📍 Google Maps | City of Revelstoke Website | 👉 Browse Hotels in Revelstoke on Booking.
- Vancouver. Vancouver has one of the most beautiful city settings in the country. Mountains to the north, the Pacific Ocean to the west, the mighty Fraser River to the south, and fertile valleys to the east make this one of the best cities in British Columbia to live in or to visit.
- Victoria. Although the scenic ferry ride from the mainland to Vancouver Island is only 24 nautical miles, it might as well be a million miles, since the places have a completely different feel.
- Kelowna. Kelowna is a thriving, growing city in the interior of the province. Sitting at the midpoint on Lake Okanagan, this city of nearly 150,000 people is a warm spot, and receives over 2,000 hours of sunshine a year.
- Penticton. Just down the lake from Kelowna is the summer fun town of Penticton. A small city that hits above its weight in good times, Penticton has everything you need for a fun family vacation.
- Vancouver and Its Surroundings
- Victoria
- Squamish
- Whistler
- Vancouver Island
- Sunshine Coast
- Yoho National Park
- Kootenay National Park
- Glacier National Park
- Mount Revelstoke National Park
We’re lucky to live in one of the best cities in the world: Vancouver. (Biased opinion, I know, but we stand by it.) There’s a high chance you’ll start your BC adventure in Vancouver, anyway, and don’t make the mistake of immediately leaving it. Hugged by the ocean and the mountains, Vancouver is a perfect blend of a lively city and amazing nature....
Canadian geese on the lawn in front of the British Columbia Parliament The provincial capital of British Columbia is smaller than Vancouver, and it offers a different experience. The vibe in Victoria reminded us of European cities, and it has some wonderful pieces of Victorian architecture. The heart of the city is the Inner Harbor and the Fisherma...
Squamish is located at the end of Howe Sound, and – surprise, no surprise – it’s the surrounding nature that makes it so impressive. Squamish is a great base for adventure lovers: you can conquer the picturesque cliffs of Stawamus Chief (there are options for hikers and climbers, too), take theSea to Sky Gondola for stunning views of Howe Sound and...
The drive from Vancouver to Whistler is amazing, anyway, and each of your stops offer plenty of outdoor adventures. Whistler is one of the best winter destinations in Canada, with a world-class ski resort that’s among the biggest ones in North America. At the foot of the Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains, skiing season is long here, but summer can b...
Visiting Vancouver Island is one of the most popular things to do in British Columbia. It would deserve its own lengthy post, because this 290-mile stretch of land is a mix of fabulous beaches, dramatic coastline, pristine forest, tranquil lakes and artsy towns. No to mention Victoria and its surroundings. You can easily spend weeks here, but a few...
The Sunshine Coast is a somewhat isolated, idyllic coastal area with many tiny islands and inlets, backed up by giant, rugged mountains that cut if ott from direct road connections.It lies north of Vancouver, along the Strait of Georgia, and it can be accessed by taking a ferry, helicopter or plane. Are you looking for easy coastal trails with jaw-...
Your BC adventures are not complete without the Rocky Mountains. Bordering Alberta’s famous Banff National Park, Yoho is smaller, but just as magical, with rugged mountain terrain, snow-capped peaks, rushing rivers and waterfalls, and crystal clear lakes.With quite some attractions located along the road, it’s a perfect stop on any Canadian Rockies...
Adjoining Banff and Yoho, Kootenay National Park is another of the seven national and provincial parks that form the Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks World Heritage Site. Its main mountain range reaches 3000 meters, so this park also has a landscape with sawtooth peaks, dramatic ridges, glaciers and narrow gorges. Kootenay National Park also has easil...
While you might have heard about Yoho and Kootenay, and visiting them are bucket list things to do in BC for many people, fewer know about Glacier National Park. What?! No, not the Glacier National Park of Montana, this is the Glacier National Park of British Columbia. With high peaks, about 400 active glaciers and one of Canada’s largest cave syst...
Not far from Glacier National Park, here’s another gem that’s not so well-known, but so easily accessible: Mount Revelstoke National Park. You can drive straight up to the peak of Mount Revelstoke on 26 km long Meadows in the Sky Parkway. You find several short trails in the summit area, and there’s a few longer ones. Miller, Eva & Jade Lakes Trail...
- Vancouver. Location: Southwest BC. Why you should visit: It’s the biggest city in BC, full of food, culture, and outdoors! Can’t miss activity: Go on a whale watching tour.
- Victoria. Location: Vancouver Island. Why you should visit: Lots of outdoor beauty, important history, and a starting point to a Vancouver Island road trip!
- Tofino. Location: Vancouver Island. Why you should visit: Amazing beaches and surf, cute small-town atmosphere. Can’t miss activity: Learn how to surf at Cox Beach.
- Pacific Rim National Park. Location: Vancouver Island. Why you should visit: See the untouched Pacific Northwest wilderness and long stretches of beach!
The best time to go to British Columbia is from May to September. The summer months of July and August are the peak months, with warm sunshine and bluebird skies (but also more visitors and higher hotel costs). Summer is the hottest in the interior of BC, e.g., the Okanagan Valley (covered below).
Jun 26, 2019 · Vancouver. stockstudioX/Getty Images. Often mistaken for the provincial capital (which is actually Victoria) Vancouver is the best-known and most populous city in British Columbia. Vancouver is a physically beautiful city, surrounded by water and mountains. Its proximity to nature appeals to a population that is laid back and friendly.
