From the rugged Pacific coastline to soaring mountain peaks, via rainforests, lakes and vineyards, British Columbia’s scenic splendour provides the perfect backdrop for a Canadian adventure. But perhaps the region’s biggest attraction is its abundant wildlife – here you will find bears, orcas, eagles, wolves and much more.
The beautiful harbour city of Vancouver, the gateway to BC, is a relaxed cosmopolitan city boasting historic districts, bustling markets, waterfront dining and wilderness parks. Vancouver is also the starting point for the iconic Rocky Mountaineer – offering a choice of route, head east on an epic rail journey, overnighting in Kamloops en route to Alberta and the Canadian Rockies.
Only a short ferry ride from the city, and stretching 460 kilometres along BC’s west coast, Vancouver Island is a big draw for visitors offering easily accessible wilderness.
I understand that one size doesn’t fit all, and that’s why you have the freedom to design your experience, your way.
Trip ideas
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Rockies Heli-Hiking Adventure
Canada IndependentExperience the magnificent Canadian Rockies on an incredible ten day adventure, using helicopters to reach areas few get to visit. Witness some of the world’s most glorious mountain scenery on guided hiking and walking excursions.
From £5044 Excluding Flights
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Wildlife and Culture at Klahoose
Canada IndependentKlahoose Wilderness Resort offers a fascinating base from which to discover this region’s abundant wildlife and rich indigenous culture.
From £2660 Excluding Flights
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Grizzlies of Tweedsmuir Park
Canada IndependentTweedsmuir Provincial Park is the largest protected park in British Columbia and home to one of the healthiest bear habitats in the world.
From £3472 Excluding Flights
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Totem Discovery
Canada Self DriveThis best of the west self drive includes wildlife, waterways, wilderness and mountains.
From £3061 Excluding Flights
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Rockies and Rainforests
Canada Self DriveExplore the very best of Alberta and British Columbia on this 12-day self-drive holiday starting in Calgary and ending in the cosmopolitan city of Vancouver.
From £2114 Excluding Flights
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Whales and Bears at Farewell Harbour
Canada IndependentOn the edge of Broughton Archipelago Marine Reserve, Farewell Harbour Lodge offers excellent access to some of Canada’s best whale watching and bear viewing.
From £2864 Excluding Flights
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Discover Whistler and the Rockies
Canada Self DriveThis compact self-drive itinerary focuses on two of Canada’s most beautiful areas.
From £1076 Excluding Flights
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Trans Canada Rail Adventure
Canada Independent RailTake an unforgettable rail journey across Canada from the Atlantic to the Pacific.
From £6285 Excluding Flights
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Hike and Drive British Columbia
Canada Self DriveExplore the many walking trails of British Columbia on a self drive holiday.
From £849 Excluding Flights
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Passage through the Rockies
Canada EscortedExperience the Canadian Rockies on this escorted journey from Calgary to Vancouver
From £3575 Excluding Flights
Trip experiences
Accommodation ideas
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Klahoose Wilderness Resort
Canada Standard Unique And BoutiqueKlahoose Wilderness Resort sits on the edge of the tranquil Homfray Channel, surrounded by lush rainforest and the rugged Coast Mountains. Owned by the Klahoose First Nation, the resort’s strong indigenous ties set it apart from other wilderness lodges.
Other Canada regions
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Alberta
Neighbouring British Columbia, Alberta’s western boundary runs through the spectacular Rocky Mountains. With some of the most stunning alpine landscapes within the country, this diverse province also boasts sweeping prairies, rolling farmland, lush forests and beautiful lakes.
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Manitoba
Located in central Canada, along with Saskatchewan, Manitoba's landscapes are diverse - from the prairie grasslands in the south and west to the east's countless lakes and forests, with a wild north stretching into sub-Arctic tundra.
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Newfoundland and Labrador
Newfoundland and Labrador make up Canada’s most easterly province, best known for its rugged landscapes, icebergs and abundant marine wildlife. The region also boasts a colourful past influenced by marauding Vikings, indigenous Beothuck Indians, Basque whalers and a strong dose of Irish settlers.
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Ontario
Canada’s second largest province is over one million square miles stretching from the Great Lakes to the frozen shores of Hudson Bay. Much of the north is relatively inaccessible and sparsely populated, in contrast to the south with its fertile lands, home to Toronto and the famous Niagara Falls.
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Quebec
French-speaking Québec is a vast province renowned for its thriving culture, cuisine and entertainment. Venture into thick forests for the chance to see black bears and moose, while the mighty St Lawrence River offers exceptional whale watching.
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The Maritimes
Coastal charm exudes from the provinces of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island that comprise the Maritimes in eastern Canada. Picture perfect villages, a wealth of nautical history, rugged coastal scenery and rolling landscapes make this a very popular region for visitors.
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Yukon and the Northwest Territories
The Yukon and the Northwest Territories form Canada's wild frontier, with rugged landscapes, immense wilderness and a colourful history of Inuits, traders and gold prospectors.
