British
Columbia is divided into six unique tourism regions to help
people plan their visit. Visitors can also explore the Yukon
territory located to the north of British Columbia. Click
on the region names below to discover what each tourism region
or the Yukon has
to offer.
The Cariboo
Chilcotin Coast is a land of big adventure
and wide-open spaces. Visit real working ranches and ride
over
rolling rangeland. Fish the province's best freshwater lakes
and secluded saltwater inlets. British Columbia's wild history
comes to life with rodeos, heritage villages and historic First
Nations communities. More »
The Kootenay
Rockies is a mountainous region
of wilderness splendour and friendly mountain communities.
Snow-capped peaks stretch as far as the eye can see, and brilliant
emerald lakes line peaceful forested valleys. The map is dotted
with National Parks that hold Canada's most precious natural
treasures and exciting outdoor adventures. More »
Northern
British Columbia is a vast wilderness of
grizzly bears and glaciers, ancient totems and raw rugged
beauty. Experience
first hand the region's rich aboriginal heritage, witness the
mesmerizing spell of the Northern Lights and realize how Northern
British Columbia is a land of myths and legends
come into reality. More »
Sandy beaches, warm lakes and lush orchards
make the Thompson
Okanagan a vacation paradise. British Columbians
come in search of the sun to relax, sip wine at festivals and
enjoy fresh, tree-ripened fruit. Hiking or paddling in the
many spectacular parks promises some of the province's most
majestic scenery. More »
It
takes high culture, cosmopolitan flair, flowered alpine meadows
and beautiful, sunny coastline to describe what Vancouver
Coast and Mountains hold for visitors. Nowhere
else can you ski in the morning, golf in the afternoon and
enjoy
the finest waterfront bistros and performances in the evening. More »
Vancouver
Island and The Gulf Islands offer
old world charm and serene wilderness tranquility in one destination.
Spot Orcas or search
out a picturesque English teahouse. Here you can find the world's
most magnificent rainforests, miles of sandy beaches and cozy
seaside villages together. More »
The Yukon is
unique! North of Canada's 60th parallel, the light changes,
washing
an already stunning landscape in a glaze of rare beauty. Winter
visitors to the Yukon are often treated to the magical sight
of undulating ribbons in the night sky - the Aurora Borealis.
Swaying streamers of pale green, pink and blue light arch and
dance, fade in and out, and - according to some - even make
a crackling noise. More »
