National GeographicSep 11, 2018
10 Must-Have Experiences in British Columbia
Expand your travel horizons in British Columbia, a wild-and-scenic wonderland perched at the edge of the Pacific. The 530-mile Hot Springs Circle Route in the Kootenay Rockies connects eight of ...
Home to the Kermode bear, or spirit bear.
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- Great Bear RainforestSightHome to the Kermode bear, or spirit bear.
- Spirit Bear Quest TourPlaceMulti-day tour to see spirit bears and other wildlife.
- Muskwa-KechikaSightProtected region with abundant wildlife, including grizzlies and moose.
- Elsewhere
- PEAK 2 PEAK GondolaSightWhistler, CanadaConnects Whistler and Blackcomb mountains in 11 minutes.
- Wickaninnish InnHotelTofino, CanadaOffers storm-watching from rooms with ocean views and binoculars.
- Granville Island Public MarketMarketVancouver, CanadaShop for organic caviar, cherries, cheese curds, and macarons.
- Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve and Haida Heritage SiteSightHaida Gwaii, CanadaProtects ancestral lands and traditions of Haida First Nation.
- Sun Peaks ResortSightSun Peaks, CanadaOffers 40 lift-access trails for mountain biking in summer.
- North Island KayakPlaceVancouver Island North, CanadaLocated in Telegraph Cove on the east coast of Vancouver Island, BC, North Island Kayak has been providing customers…
- Sea Kayak AdventuresPlaceVancouver Island North, CanadaAdventure travel tours with Sea Kayak Adventures offering, Baja and British Columbia sea kayaking and whale watching…
- Hot Springs Circle RouteTrailCranbrook, CanadaA 530-mile route to relax in eight scenic hot springs.
- Nakusp Hot SpringsSightNakusp, CanadaBook a stay in a cedar chalet.
- Halcyon Hot SpringsHotelHalcyon, CanadaLuxuriate in the restorative waters.
- Lussier Hot SpringsSightCranbrook, CanadaPool hop in gravel-bottom springs.
- Ainsworth Hot SpringsParkAinsworth, CanadaMineral water cave pool accessed via tunnel.
- Alaska HighwayTrailDawson Creek, CanadaHistoric highway connecting Dawson Creek, BC to Delta Junction, Alaska.
- Dumpling TrailTrailRichmond, CanadaA 20-restaurant tour of various dumplings.
- Richmond Night MarketMarketRichmond, CanadaOffers over 500 international food choices.