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Travel information Canada - British Columbia

Travel information Canada - British Columbia : British Columbia is a province located in the southwest of Canada. The capital is Vicoria. Brist Columbia between the neighboring province of Alberta, Yukon and the Northwest Territories. On the south side adjacent to the U.S.. Western British Columbia has a long coastline on the Pacific Ocean. There you will also find Vancouver Island and the islands of Gwaii Hadai. Vancouver Island is interesting for nature lovers (birds, whales and orcas watching). You will also find historic sites, Craigdarroch Castle, Haig-Brown and the ruins of Fort Rodd Hill. The cultural centers and The U'mista Quw'utsun "are worth it. The largest city is Vancouver. The city is known for his film and port industry and of course the World Exhibition in 1986. Also in the Vancouver Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games held in 2010. Other cities include Surrey, Burnaby, Richmond and Abbotsford. Two important sites include the Prince Rupert and Prince George harbor with its wood processing industry. The nature in this province is spectacular: the Sunshine Coast and the Coast Mountains to the west and the Rocky Mountains to the east. There are 7 beautiful national parks: Glacier National Park, Gulf Islands National Park Reserve, Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve and Haida Heritage Site, Kootenay National Park, Mount Revelstoke National Park, Pacific Rim National Park Reserve and Yoho National Park. Culturally too, there is much to see especially the Indians. We recommend Ksan, a historic Indian village and museum in hazletown.

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