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A Beautiful Place

 
British Columbia ( B.C.) became in 1871 the sixth province of Canda. The province name was chosen by Queen Victoria in 1858. This westernmost of Canda's provinces is known for its natural beauty.

   







Queen Victoria  1819-1901
 
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Sea to Sky Highway

Following the Howe Sound shoreline, Highway 99, otherwise known as the Sea to Sky Highway, takes you from a great city (Vancouver) to a great ski resort (Whistler) via some breathtaking scenery, that culminates with a view of a cluster of beautiful lakes that reflect the surrounding mountains. 

Check out a short video clip of "Sea to Sky Highway" here.
   

   

Winter Sports  - Whistler-Blackcomb

These two towering mountains provide the best skiing in North America, with the biggest vertical drop. 30 years ago there was not much there but a mountain for courageous hikers.

Over the past decade, Whistler was consistently voted "Best North American Ski Resort" by North Americans & the Japanese repeatedly rank it as their favorite international destination.

The charming village of Whistler offers everything snowboarders and skiers crave; cafes, international stores and over 100 restaurants that cater to all tastes including Chinese, French, Greek, Italian, Mediterranean, Mexican, and Thai cuisine.

Food is key after partaking in the activities that really make Whistler legendary. Whistler quickly rose through the ranks to become one of the strongest contenders for the much-disputed title of "world's greatest ski resort."


 

 Ice sailing in Whistler (Photo from Thomas Quine)

World Class Golf Courses in B.C.


British Columbia has long enjoyed a reputation as one of the best places in North America to hit the links.  Furry Creek Golf & Country Club overlooks the pristine waters of Howe Sound from the base of the Coast Mountains, just 40 minutes north of Vancouver. With its signature 14th hole jutting out into the sound, Furry Creek is widely known as "BC's most scenic golf course."

 
Furry Creek Golf Course - Photo by J. Razi

Bear Country

One of every four grizzly bears remaining in North America lives in BC.

Safety essentials when in Bear country:

  • Respect all bears,
  • Never approach a bear, the further, the better
  • Be defensive - never surprise a bear
  • Look for signs of recent bear activity
  • Odours attract bears. Reduce or eliminate odours from yourself
 
 Discover Super, Natural British Columbia






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