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British Columbia is one of the most mountainous regions in North America, and it borders on the Yukon Territory, Alberta, Alaska, and other U.S. states. Because of its strategic location in western Canada, it serves as a pathway to both the Pacific Ocean and Asia. Its beautiful coast is famous for its temperate climate, providing the finest, warmest weather in the country. Inland, the climate is influenced by its lofty mountain chains and topography, its northern latitude, and the westerly winds that prevail.

 

British Columbia has a lot to offer

 

A variety of provincial, municipal and national parks provide opportunities for strolling, hiking, and cycling, and golf enthusiasts can play their favorite sport almost every month of the year. In the cities and smaller towns, there are outstanding opportunities for the performing arts and both professional and spectator sports. Visitors and locals alike enjoy the magnificent scenery and wildlife throughout the province, and visiting many historic sites, nature preserves, museums, and other eco-friendly centers.




Six focal points for enjoying British Columbia

 

They include Northern British Columbia, Vancouver Island, Vancouver and Coast, Cariboo Chilcotin Coast, Rockies Kootenay, and Thompson Okanogan. Victoria, the capital and largest city in the province, is located on Vancouver Island, one of the largest islands in the Pacific Ocean, which is 280 miles long and 50 miles wide. On this hub for island-hopping, you will find welcoming cities, long, sandy beaches, lakes, rivers, and jagged mountain peaks, all of which you can access by ferry. Also, sports enthusiasts will be glad to know that more and more competitions are held here every year.

 

Vancouver has something for everyone

 

The island has also been referred to as “Canada’s version of San Francisco,” and despite its beautiful, natural surroundings, the atmosphere is really quite cosmopolitan. Young singles are attracted by the lively urban lifestyle, and retirees are drawn to Vancouver Island by its temperate climate. Despite our challenging economic times, the economy here is growing, bolstered by mining, forest products, a growing film industry, major arts events, and the preparations related to hosting the winter Olympic Games here in 2010.