Attractions include restored historic buildings and sites, like Fort Langley, Fort Steele or Barkerville. Enjoy the tranquility of spectacular man-made gardens and parks where walkways meander through beautiful flowerbeds, sculptured shrubbery and native trees. Visit the numerous museums and art galleries, take in a Broadway show or local performance at one of the many theatres. There are unique malls, boutiques and sidewalk stores offering interesting artwork, clothing and souvenirs made by local artisans. Nightlife ranges from small neighorbour pubs and eateries to world famous restaurants.
Family fun includes theme parks, water slides, zoos, wildlife parks and aquariums.
Nature's handy work means a visit to the Fraser Canyon and Hell's Gate, Garibaldi Provincial Park, Stawamus Chief, Helmcken Falls, Yoho National Park, the Rocky Mountains, Long Beach and Galiano Bluffs. Other masterpieces include Mount Robson, Shuswap Lake, B.C.'s desert, the Queen Charlotte Islands, Liard Hot Springs, historic Nootka Sound, the Peace River, Mount Waddington, Tweedsmuir Provincial Park, and Okanagan Lake home to the elusive Ogopogo. The natural attractions are endless. Licensed operators cover every region of the province, offering interesting tours that take in urban and rural attractions. Enjoy a specialized tour of Vancouver, Victoria, Whistler and other exciting centres.