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    Trans Canada Trail and Kettle Valley Rail Trail

    Embark on a panoramic and multi-modal biking, hiking, and ferry adventure on the Kettle Valley Rail Trail along the Trans Canada Trail.
    A person looks out from a trestle bridge in the Myra Canyon towards the mountain range. The sun is high in the sky and shines down on the green mountains below.
    Kettle Valley Railway | Kari Medig

    The other side of Pemberton: A two-day trip along Rainforest to Rockies

    Adventure beyond Whistler on a two-day summer road trip to Pemberton, British Columbia.
    A mountain biker riding the Cream Puff Trail in Pemberton in the summertime.
    Credit: Tourism Pemberton | Craig Barker

    Snowed in: BC's best slopeside ski resorts

    Slopeside sleeps are the pinnacle of ski vacations—and BC has some of the best at Kicking Horse, Kimberley, Sun Peaks, Big White, SilverStar, and Whistler.
    Chairlift at SilverStar Mountain Resort
    SilverStar Mountain Resort | Blake Jorgenson
    Skiing & Snowboarding

    A guide to gold panning in Nature’s Heartland

    Follow the Cariboo Gold Rush Trail along the Fraser River and into the heart of central British Columbia, where you can pan for gold in Nature’s Heartland.
    Gold miner cleaning the sluice box at the Cornish waterwheel in Barkerville Historic Town & Park.
    Barkerville Historic Town & Park
    Nature’s Heartland

    Ski in BC: Canada is calling, always

    Skiing and snowboarding in British Columbia is practically a rite of passage. Learn how to make the most out of your snow holiday.
    7 min
    Whistler Blackcomb | Tourism Whistler/Mike Crane
    Skiing & Snowboarding

    Peaks and Valleys

    4-6 Days
    921 km | 572 mi
    Explore the Fraser, Similkameen, and Okanagan valleys, desert landscapes, rolling hills, and the stunning Columbia and Canadian Rocky mountains in one journey.
    6 min
    Couple walking through a vineyard in the Similkameen Valley.
    Corcelettes Estate Winery | Similkameen Valley/Darren Robinson
    Rainforest to Rockies

    Slow your roll along the Trans-Canada

    Feast on the views at these delicious pit-stops.
    Kayaker paddling on Lake O'Hara near dusk. Note: The kayaker is wearing a waist PFD.
    Kayaker paddling on Lake O'Hara near dusk. Note: The kayaker is wearing a waist PFD.
    Rainforest to Rockies

    Falls, fossils and the Fishing Highway

    2-3 days
    530 km | 329 mi
    A three-day road trip through Nature’s Heartland that takes you from waterfalls to fossil beds to some of the best fishing lakes in British Columbia.
    Driving past Lac des Roches along Highway 24, The Fishing Highway
    Along Highway 24, The Fishing Highway | Andrew Strain
    Nature’s Heartland

    10 reasons to ski in BC

    Did you know that British Columbia has the longest lift-serviced vertical in North America? Here are 10 reasons to ski in BC.
    7 min
    Skiing & Snowboarding

    A Road Trip from Victoria to Prince Rupert

    7-10 days
    1022 km | 635 mi
    From Victoria to Prince Rupert, the ways to experience the rich coast of BC are never-ending and unforgettable.
    BC Ferries' Northern Expedition in Grenville Channel, Inside Passage
    Grenville Channel, Inside Passage | BC Ferries
    The Infinite Coast

    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 more.
    3 min
    Aerial shot from inside a plane looking down at Victoria below
    Flying with Harbour Air Seaplanes over Victoria. Photo: Ben Giesbrecht

    Top places to spot bears in BC

    Ever wanted to see a bear in the wild? BC offers many opportunities. Check out our list of the top places to see bears in BC.
    3 min
    A black bear stands on a rocky riverbank with a large salmon clutched in its mouth. The bear's fur is wet and glistening, indicating it has just caught the fish from the water behind it. The surrounding environment is natural and rugged, with smooth stones and flowing water creating a dynamic backdrop to this impressive wildlife sighting.
    The Infinite Coast