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Pacific white-sided dolphin
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Eagle in Harrison Mills
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Toba Inlet
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The capital of British Columbia is Victoria, and the total area equals 366,253 square miles. This province has a truly diverse climate: everything from majestic mountains to sparse deserts to rugged coastlines can be found here. Its coastline seas dozens of Alaskan cruise ships yearly. Tourism is big here, as well as the fishing and timber industries.
Popular Destinations in British Columbia
Vancouver
This vibrant, diverse British Columbia seaport is one of the jewels of Canada. Surrounded by ocean and mountains alike, Vancouver offers breathtaking vistas, not to mention world-class outdoor activities, culinary delights, fine art, and cultural events.
Victoria
British influences are quite evident in Victoria, from afternoon tea times to elegant Victorian architecture. This capital of British Columbia on Vancouver Island provides ample outdoor recreation, with its public parks and access to both the ocean and wilderness. Cyclists will be right at home here, as Victoria boasts a seemingly endless number of bike paths for exploring.