Wilderness And Cities In British Columbia

What makes British Columbia such a fantastic place to visit is its great variety, not only of people, but of scenery and activities on offer. Home to the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, this area of Canada is a popular destination.

In British Columbia, you will find amazing scenery. In the east, the majestic Rocky Mountains rise up to give you an awesome view of nature. These impressive features of the landscape add character and are famous throughout the world. There are also many national parks and provincial recreation areas to visit and a lot of outdoor activities to be discovered. Most of the landscape was formed by glaciation, so for those interested in geographical formation this is the ideal place to go.

As well as powerful, natural scenery, British Columbia is also home to thriving cities. Vancouver is the third largest and is a popular tourist destination. The capital is Victoria, a metropolitan region and the fifteenth largest in the whole of Canada. There are many different British Columbia hotels, for example in Victoria you will find a variety of locations for accommodation. If you want great shopping, the Harbour Towers Hotel and Suites can be found one block away from Victoria’s inner harbour shopping as well as great dining and nightlife.

If you want to escape from the bustle of a large cosmopolitan area, try visiting northern BC and Haida Gwaii. In Haida Gwaii for example, there are lots of opportunities for fishing, including accommodation to go with it. Salmon fishing is especially common and there are different B&B’s to cater for your needs.

British Columbia has so much to offer the traveller. If you want outdoor adventures, the countless areas of wilderness mean that you are sure to find what you want. Walking, skiing and even golf are just a small example of the activities which you can do in British Columbia