33 Unique Ways To Really Make The Most Out Of BC
We all know BC is a special place. There are so many thing we can do here that anywhere else would be unheard of. We can ski and swim on the same day, hike a new trail every week, and enjoy the convenience of the city while never being that far off from nature.
With so much to do, it's sometimes hard to keep track. So, having left out the more obvious, here's a list of all the great ways to experience beautiful BC:
1. Whale watching
Spot a variety of whales and wildlife, including the iconic killer whale.
2. Tour Granville Island Brewery
Taste some of BC's best craft beer.
3. Seaplane or helicopter tour
A bird's eye view of the city and its surreal surroundings.
5. Horse-drawn carriage ride through Stanley Park
For an old-fashioned romantic evening.
6. Night Skiing at Grouse Mountain
Hit the slopes under the stars.
7. Take a Ferry to Vancouver Island
Across the Salish Sea.
8. Toboggan at Mount Seymour
Last one down buys hot cocoa.
9. Soak in a mineral hot spring
Wash your worries away.
10. Unwind in a Japanese Garden
Finally some peace and quiet.
11. Fishing
Cast out in the deep sea, lakes, or rivers.
12. Rent a motorboat
Cruise English Bay and Vancouver Harbour on a sunny day.
13. Bar-hopping in Gastown
Drink the night away, or head to the patios during the day.
14. Adventure at Whistler
Get ready for some adrenaline rushing activities.
Photo cred - @manubpontes
15. Paddleboarding
Keep your balance out in English Bay.
16. Get naked at Wreck Beach
Let your spirit free under the sun.
17. Take the Rocky Mountaineer train
Ride along the beautiful coast into the mountains.
18. Outdoor theatre at Stanley Park
Free fresh-air movies all summer long.
19. Biking
Rip through wooded trails in North Van, or casually pedal the scenic seawall.
20. Hiking
You will literally never run out of new trails to hike.
21. Rock climbing in Squamish
Chalk up those fingertips.
22. Float down a river in a tube
Life is good on a lazy river.
23. Windsurfing off Spanish Banks
It's never too late to learn.
25. Go to a Canucks game
We're in Canada - you have to like hockey.
26. Backcountry skiing at Revelstoke
Fresh powder for days.
27. Surfing in Tofino
Grab a wetsuit and hit the surf.
28. Water skiing on Lake Okanagan
Kelowna in the summer for that sunny weather.
29. Camping
Find yourself in a different world deep in the BC wilderness.
30. Stroll the streets of Victoria's Chinatown
Explore the oldest Chinatown in Canada.
31. Search for the spirit bear on a sailing tour
The legendary animal is sometimes seen on the coast.
32. Wine tasting in the Okanagan Valley
Take in the expansive vineyards while sipping some of Canada's finest.