British Columbia

The most western of Canada's provinces, British Columbia is also considered one of the most beautiful, set between the Pacific Ocean and the Rocky Mountains. Visitors flock to its stunning national parks to climb mountains, head to the Pacific for sea kayaking, and stop in Vancouver to experience Stanley Park and cultural events.

Forestry is the largest industry in British Columbia with over half of British Columbia is covered with forest. It has the oldest and largest trees in Canada.

1. Flower: Pacific Dogwood
2. Tree: Western Red Cedar
3. Bird: Steller's Jay
4. Motto: Splendor sine occasu (Splendor without diminishment)

In British Columbia the climate varies, in general, the south has warmer temperature than the north. The heaviest rainfall is along the coast and the lightest in the southern interior. Victoria and Vancouver are cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter than the central part of the province.

Canada Place, a national icon, is a building on the Burrard Inlet waterfront of Vancouver, British Columbia. It has the Vancouver Convention & Exhibition Centre, the Pan Pacific Hotel and Vancouver's World Trade Centre. It is also the main cruise ship terminal for the region. Beginning Spring 2010, the Canadiana Sails of Light, an inspirational Canadian experience, will be featured nightly on the sails. Sails of Light represents Canada’s landscape from coast to coast.

Vancouver, British Columbia

• Tel: (604) -775-7200

Stanley Park is known as the largest city park located in Canada. The park covers about 1000 acres of lush green land. The park is a great place for a family outing, or a romantic picnic. The park is full of wildlife, plants, trees and natural beauty. You can ride, walk, bus or rollerblade to and through the park. Dine at the Rose Garden Tea Room, the Sequoia Grill or at the Fish House for some fresh seafood dishes. Stanley Park is open to the public all year round.

Vancouver , British Columbia

• Tel: (604)-257-8400