British Columbia’s Hotspots

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Hotspots

Stanley Park, Vancouver
Stanley Park, Vancouver
Stanley Park, Vancouver. The luscious woodland hideaway found minutes from the core of downtown Vancouver, is one of the cities most popular tourist destinations. Visitors are able to walk, run, rollerblade or bike around the 8.8km seawall while taking in views of the city and ocean. Stanley park is home to an outdoor swimming pool and to "theatre under the stars", an outdoor showing of some of the worlds most famous plays. In the cold winter months, there are family activities such as the Halloween and Christmas train.
Granville Island, Vancouver
Granville Island, Vancouver
Granville Island, Vancouver. An island in the heart of the city. This artistic community is filled with unique shops, restaurants, museums and theatres promoting local business and creative souls. Visit Granville Island by water taxi or car and experience a rare marketplace within a busy city.
The Village, Whistler
The Village, Whistler
The Village, Whistler. Whistler Village, the village that never sleeps. No matter what time of year you explore the popular Whistler Village the excitement never stops. The village is a nightlife and dining hotspot with some of the most trendy clubs and restaurants in the province. In the winter the village is filled with famous athletes and sports enthusiasts from world wide visiting for the Telus Ski and Snowboard Festival, and in the summer for the Kokanee Cranworx Biking Festival. The village is surrounded by high-end accommodations and gondola access to the host of the 2010 Winter Olympic Games, Whistler Mountain.
Shuswap Lake, Okanagan
Shuswap Lake, Okanagan
Shuswap Lake, Okanagan. A great summer getaway, Shuswap lake is a place for everyone. Situated in the interior of British Columbia, this lake gets the heat all summer long, with more water activities than anywhere else in the province. Rent luxary houseboats, speed boats and jet skis for a week of lake exploration and fun with family friends. Waterfalls and mountainous paths surround the multi-basin lake for extra enjoyment and discovery.
Long Beach, Tofino
Long Beach, Tofino
Long Beach, Tofino. Located on the coast of Vancouver Island, Long Beach is the only beach to surf in Canada. Although the water is chilly, the stormy winter months provide the best surfing found on the west coast. Take a break from the surf and charter a boat to experience the ocean life. Killer whales, gray whales, dolphins, sea lions, seals, and other wild sea creatures migrate to the area, and watching them up-close is an experience of its own.
Wine Country, Okanagan Valley
Wine Country, Okanagan Valley
Wine Country, Okanagan Valley. There are more than 200 wineries and vineyards in British Columbia, so to pick one over the other would be rather challenging. All of the wineries and vineyards found in the Okanagan Valley are surrounded by a peaceful landscape of rolling hills and gorgeous untouched greenery. There are many ways to experience wine in BC, from a small family owned winery to a well established company: visits, over night stays and tastings are always open to the public and always enjoyed.
Rogers Arena, Vancouver
Rogers Arena, Vancouver
Rogers Arena. Home to the winners of the 2013 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs? The Vancouver Canucks!!! One of the most loved hockey teams in the NHL, and the team with the best fans in the league. Experience the fastest played sport in the world, with athletes such as Henrik Sedin, Daniel Sedin and Ryan Kesler. Rogers Arena also hosts concerts, trade shows, ice shows, and is where Sydney Crosby scored the winning goal for team Canada in the 2010 Winter Olympic Games.