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Great Bear Rainforest

The Great Bear Rainforest is one of the most pristine wilderness environments on earth that has previously attracted royalty!

The Great Bear Rainforest is the world’s largest intact temperate rainforest, covering 6.4 million hectares and stretching around 250 miles along the central and north coast of British Columbia.

The rainforest is historic and is the territory of 26 First Nations groups, with 85% of the forest completely, and permanently, protected from logging.

One of the stars of the forest is the Kermode bear, also known as the spirit bear, as it is only found in the Great Bear Rainforest. It is a white subspecies of the black bear and is very rare. The best way to get a glimpse of this fascinating animal is by going on a bear watching tour, with expert guides to find the bears’ regular spots.

Other animals that call the rainforest and the surrounding water home are grizzly and black bears, orcas and humpback whales, wolves, cougars and deer to name just a few.

Okanagan Valley

British Columbia is one of the most varied provinces, veering from the temperate rainforests of the coasts to the hot and arid climate of the Okanagan Valley in Interior BC.

Here, lush river valleys, fruit orchards and sun-soaked vineyards are the order of the day. You should head to Kelowna, the largest city in the Okanagan region on the shores of the valley’s namesake lake. With more than 40 wineries within a 20-minute drive of Kelowna, there is plenty of opportunity to sample the famous grapes and vintages – get ready to swirl, sip and savour! Our BC Spa and Winelands Circle Holiday is the perfect opportunity to do so.

Vernon is another great town to visit in the Okanagan Valley, as not only will you get stunning lake and mountain views, you can also walk the number of hiking trails in the area.

Canadian Rockies

The Canadian Rockies are one of the icons of Canada, drawing eager visitors to the country for over a century.

The mountain range features peaks reaching up to almost 4,000 metres and it’s this scenery, as well as the blue glacial lakes, hiking, cycling, elk, deer and bears that make it one of the most popular areas in Canada.

The Canadian Rockies are the perfect outdoor playground as they span the likes of Banff National Park, Jasper National Park, Kootenay National Park, Waterton Lakes National Park and Yoho National Park across both BC and Alberta. The BC Rockies are home to famous sights like Mount Robson (the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies) and Pyramid Falls.

Vancouver

This vibrant, coastal gem of a city is perfectly nestled between the Pacific Ocean and the Coastal Mountain range.

In fact, in one day you could sail in the morning and ski in the afternoon, while in between visiting world-class shopping districts and indulging in a burgeoning food scene.

After hearing this you probably won’t be surprised to learn that Vancouver has been voted the best place in the world to live!

Vancouver really offers you the perfect city-break as glamorous city chic meets the outdoor adventure enthusiast, with top attractions like the enormous Stanley Park, vibrant Chinatown, the markets of Granville Island and skiing in the North Shore mountains

Whistler

Whistler is one of the best mountain resorts in the world as there’s always something to do no matter when you’re visiting – winter or summer, snow or shine.

Whistler and Blackcomb offer over 8,100 acres of skiable terrain across their two peaks in the winter and some world famous mountain biking routes in the summer. In fact, it’s the largest ski resort in North America. We’ve got fantastic packages if you fancy a Whistler ski holiday.

The area is most famous for its winter offerings as there are over 200 marked ski and snowboard trails, 16 alpine bowls and 3 beautiful glaciers to explore. Whistler is also known for its great dining scene and its Peak2Peak gondola ride between the peaks of Whistler and Blackcomb mountains, which offers spectacular views of the surrounding area. Contact us and we will happily add this to your Canada experience.

Is British Columbia sounding too good to miss? To find out which holidays you can choose from in the province, call our Canada Experts on (306) 850-6997.