Muskwa-Kechika, British Columbia

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 ...

Protected region with abundant wildlife, including grizzlies and moose.

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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.

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10 Must-Have Experiences in British Columbia