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scenic wonder, British Columbia borders the Pacific Ocean on
Canada’s west coast. This is one of our country's wildest
and most beautiful provinces, with incredible natural diversity.
From the sub-tropical rain forests of the coast, to the glaciated
peaks of the Rocky Mountains or the desert like areas of the
interior, BC has it all. |
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| The lower mainland and southern regions of Vancouver
Island enjoy some of the mildest weather in the country, unlike
most of Canada's which experiences the dramatic seasonal changes
that are so typical of our country. All of this adds up to a
recreational playground with a myriad of possibilities for the
outdoor enthusiast. |
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| Sea
kayakers visiting BC will be in heaven,
with areas like the Broken Group on
Vancouver Islands western shores and the Gulf Islands to the east or the
magical shores of Gwaii Haanas National
Park further north. |
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There
are never ending routes and variations.
Novices are strongly advised to acquire
the services of a guide but seasoned
kayakers, with ocean experience, can make
their own way in many areas. |
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| Backpackers
and hikers can explore for years, never once
retracing their steps. Day hikes are everywhere
with easy access and awesome variety. |
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| Backpackers
will be pleased with the excellent trails including
the Juan de Fuca Marine Trail and the world famous
West Coast Trail. If you're looking for alpine, pay
a visit to either Glacier, Kooteney, Mount Revelstoke
or Yoho National parks. Of course you haven’t
even scratched the surface yet, since BC has over 700 hundred provincial parks to explore. |
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If
canoe camping is your thing, you might want to check out the Sayward
Forest canoe route on the Island, or the Powell River route along the
sunshine coast. Of course, in the province’s interior, you have the
Bowron Lakes circuit which is world famous and a must for serious
canoeists. White water enthusiasts can choose to kayak or raft the
Chilliwack, Elaho, Squamish or Cheakumus rivers, just to name a few. |
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| Whitewater
can be found everywhere in the province with an
abundance of reliable rivers with consistent
water flows. |
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Mountain bikers are probably the luckiest group of all. Don’t
even try to count the number of trails, just start riding. From
the wacky rides of the north shore, to the free riding outside
Kamloops there is something for every type of rider in this
province. |
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| Whistler
village and its massive mountain
backdrop |
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| For
an extended ride and some great vistas, try the
Sea-to-Sky trail along the coast. If you're
looking for variation, pay a visit to Whistler, which has trails for all skill levels
as well as great places to kick back after you're
done. In
the winter, you won’t have to go far to find
great track set skiing. On the coast,
there’s Whistler and Cypress Bowl, in
the interior try Kane Valley or further east you
have great trails in Yoho National Park. If
you're looking for something a little wilder, try
your hand at ski touring in Garibaldi Provincial
Park just outside Squamish or further north along
the Pemberton Ice Cap. These are only a few of
many areas that attract backcountry and telemark
skiers from all over the world.
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