culinary experiences and cultural and educational activities. With its green
valleys, bountiful orchards, sprawling vineyards, crystal-clear lakes and rolling
mountains, the B.C. Interior abounds with things to do, including whitewater
rafting, golfing, water-skiing, fishing, canoeing, sailing and downhill skiing.
More info: Destination British Columbia or Tourism Kelowna
Majestic British Columbia Rockies (3 to 7 days)
Whether they're looking for peace and solitude or an active outdoor
adventure, visitors love the British Columbia Rockies. There's plenty of
excitement to be had, including hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding
– not to mention the adventure of getting there on a view-laden train voyage
with Rocky Mountaineer.
More info: Destination British Columbia
Beautiful B.C. Interior and
the Thompson Okanagan Region (3 to 7 days)
Just four hours from Vancouver, the Thompson Okanagan region offers a
culinary school, a ginseng spa, wildlife-education programs, fossil digs, steam
train tours and wine tours. Discover boutique accommodation, winter activities,
award-winning wineries and championship golf courses, along with new
Gibsons Landing Marina
Photos: TVan; Tourism Victoria; Destination British Columbia
Parliament Buildings, Victoria
Bowen Island (20 minutes by ferry; day trip)
This relaxing, quaint island destination can be reached by taking a short
ferry ride from Vancouver's Horseshoe Bay. An ideal day-trip destination,
Bowen Island offers kayaking, hiking, dining and shopping in the seaside
village of Snug Cove.
More info: Bowen Island Chamber of Commerce
Victoria and Vancouver Island (3 to 5 days)
Vancouver Island offers exceptional whale watching, more than 50 golf
courses and amazingly long beaches, plus it's home to Victoria, the historic
capital city of British Columbia. As the perfect home base for Vancouver
Island exploration, the Garden City of Victoria has superb cuisine, worldclass museums and famous attractions, such as Butchart Gardens and
Craigdarroch Castle. While visiting Vancouver Island, guests should be
sure to check out Nanaimo's Harbourside Walkway, charming arts district
and exciting outdoor adventures.
More info: Tourism Victoria or Tourism Vancouver Island
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