British Columbia

Pros: Incredible scenery, numerous outdoor activities, generally friendly
Cons: I only go once a year.

For the past six years I've been driving out to the British Columbia coast in mid-August. For five of those six years I went up the Sunshine Coast, but this past summer I went to Vancouver Island. Also, 26 months ago I went sailing for a week in the Gulf ...

Pros: Unspoiled natural beauty.
Cons: Wish I could have spent more time here.

While planning our Canadian Rockies trip this past summer, I thought only of the principal parks; Banff National Park and Jasper National Park. Little did I know that Yoho National Park and Kootenay National Park would turn out to be such...

Pros: Incredible scenery, remote lodges, beautiful wildflowers, glaciers, the ultimate hiking experience!
Cons: None!

"You are going to do WHAT?" said our friends when we told them we were going 'heli-hiking'. Granted, ...

Pros: "Deep greens and blues are the colors I use." James Taylor, "Sweet Baby James."
Cons: None

“In Xanadu did Kubla Khan
A stately pleasure-dome decree:
Where Alph, the sacred river, ran
Through caverns measureless to man
Down to a sunless sea.”
From “Kubla Kahn”, by Samuel Taylor Coleridge

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Pros: I live there
Cons: it may be too quiet for some people who like to get really wild

Richmond, British Columbia is located just south of Vancouver. It has a great choice of accommodation for tourists who want to be close to all the action. It is also ideal as it is close to the airport, the Tsawwassen ferry terminals as well as the...

Pros: Beautiful scenery, fresh air, friendly people.
Cons: Know the local wildlife, or hire someone who does. Stay neutral about local politics.

I have lived in BC all of my life, having spent 13 of those years on Vancouver Island, so this review will mostly be from a Van Islander's perspective. Many of the things listed in this review apply to most of BC, but Vancouver Island (and surrounding...

Pros: Great fishing, Beautiful scenery, and safe reliable boats.
Cons: Storms may create waves large enough to cause seasickness in those susceptible to it.

My Son-in-law and I traveled to Kaslo, British Columbia for a week of fishing on Kootenay Lake. We rented the M.V. Cameronian, a 35 Ft Houseboat from Kaslo Shipyard Co. for the trip. The boat sleeps 4, 2 in the bow compartment and 2 in a futon style...

Pros: lots to do
Cons: too much to do

For some reason a lot of people that I know have chosen Canada as their destination for their holiday this year. For this I can’t blame them, Canada is such a nice place for many reasons, which I will go over later. I will be giving you an overview of...

Pros: Friendly people, beautiful scenery, isolated, ocean, whales!, and very laid back and relaxed.
Cons: Pretty isolated and hard to get to (but that's also a plus!)

Our family of 3 traveled from North Alabama to spend 5 great days in Ucluelet on Vancouver Island in September 2005. You can go to any guidebook or Web site and see the spectacular scenery and read about wildlife, etc., but here's the stuff I wish we ...

Pros: Beautiful, great climate.
Cons: Expensive.

For those looking to travel to Canada, I would recommend visiting the Okanagan. The Okanagan Valley is located in the interior of British Columbia. The largest city in the valley, Kelowna, is located approximately five hours by car from Vancouver, BC ...

Pros: Small town atmosphere, friendly helpful people.
Cons: Some may not like the rain.

Where is Port Hardy?
At the northern end of Highway 19 on Vancouver Island you will find a small town that has withstood many hardships over the years. But, like the name implies, the people that live there are a hardy lot. Port Hardy once...

Pros: Inspiring nature
Cons: It rains.

Can't decide on where to go this summer? Try Vancouver, British Columbia. Why? Because there's literally something there for everyone. Do you like mountains? Head to Vancouver. The beach? Head to Vancouver. Great food? Head to Vancouver. Theater?...

Pros: Great Parks, Great Backpacking and hiking, alot of wildlife.
Cons: Out Of The Way,but worth it.

I lived within 20 miles of the Canadian Border In a small town called Boyds, Washington near Kettle Falls. I Have been to and through British Columbia I would have to say 30 times. Our School played basketball in Grand Forks, BC numerous times,...

Pros: Beautiful, lots to see
Cons: None!

Victoria BC, it's been my home for a little over a year now, and so far it's my favorite place I have lived.

Victoria is the Capital city of British Columbia, and is on Vancouver Island. To get here from Vancouver, you can fly, but the...

Pros: beautiful area,
Cons: none

I am a huge fan of the US, but even stronger is my love for Vancouver Island. I spent 2 weeks there at my friend in the Courtenay/Comox area in octobre 1995 and three more weeks in june 1996. During that time I saw a lot of this Island and its beauty, as...