A hiker at the summit of the Idaho Peak Lookout overlooking Slocan Lake near New Denver, BC

Experience

Summer in British Columbia

Roam, gather and unwind

Summer in British Columbia (June through early September) is all about open spaces, long days, and the freedom to explore.

From mountain trails to coastal waters, road trips to farmers’ markets, the season invites you to move, connect, and unwind. Whether you’re paddling across a glacier-fed lake, tasting local fruit fresh from the orchard, or watching the sun set over the Pacific, summer here is full of moments that stay with you.

Discover the places and experiences that make summer in BC shine.

Bucket List Experiences in BC

Check out some of the top sights and experiences in British Columbia, from remote, fly-in lodges to unique-to-BC wildlife.

Two people look toward a seaplane on a waterway backed by mountains.

Exploring the Canadian Rockies: From Cranbrook to Banff

3-7 Days

274 km | 170 mi

Find adventure and relaxation in the Canadian Rockies with this memorable, fun-packed route from Cranbrook.

The Scenic Highway 7 Route

2 Hours

128 km | 79 mi

Enjoy the beauty along scenic Highway 7

A sweeping view of the Fraser River on a clear day. There are silhouettes of mountains in the backdrop crowned by the setting sun.

Vancouver Island Road Trip: Victoria to Port Hardy

5-7 Days

500 km | 310 mi

Relax and rejuvenate along this coastal road trip from Victoria to northern Vancouver Island, and explore nature and wildlife along the way.

Three orcas breaching with a mountain backdrop

10 New Ways to Love Vancouver This Summer

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

10 Things for Locals to Try—Maybe for the First Time—
Near Vancouver This Summer

Here are 10 activities and adventures to try this summer near Vancouver.

Top 5 Places for a BC Summer Vacation

Looking for ideas to plan your summer vacation? Look no further.

What’s in Season in BC? 5 Things You Must Eat This Spring and Summer

Hungry for fresh food? From spot prawns to blackberries, here's a guide to spring and summer eating in British Columbia.

Girls picking strawbwerries

11 Brag-Worthy Mountain Biking Adventures in BC

Would heli-biking, floatplane drops, and singletrack from backcountry lodges make your make your mountain biking buddies jealous?

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Indigenous Languages in British Columbia

Indigenous communities around the province are diverse—and so are their languages.

Ktunaxa elder in regalia next to a teepee at St Eugene Golf Resort

Summer in the Peace Region: Discovering British Columbia’s Northeast

The Northeast

A person in a blue jacket stand on a hill overlooking a fertile river valley

10 Must-Visit Gardens in Victoria and Vancouver: Butchart Gardens and Beyond

Don't-miss gardens in Victoria and Vancouver.

Sunny day looking through tree branches over a bright green lawn surrounded by colourful flowers