Super, Natural BC® Tourism Regions

British Columbia has six unique regional destinations. Below you will find some general information about these regions. You'll find that each part of British Columbia has something unique and memorable to offer.

We strongly encourage you to click on some of the links below. This will allow you to find more detailed information on these regions, and what they can add to your holiday plan.

Cariboo Chilcotin Coast  -  "A Land Without Limits"

Bordered by the wild Cariboo and Columbia mountains to the east and the forested fjords of the central coast to the west, it is here that the legendary Wild West lives on - complete with cowboys, cattle drives, a million fishin' holes and even a BC Gold Rush Trail.

Three unique areas - the Cariboo, Chilcotin & the Central Coast - that share some common traits, like a strong pioneer spirit, friendly smiles and plenty of open spaces, but offer their own unique scenery and blend of Canadian hospitality.

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Kootenay Rockies  -  "British Columbia's Mountain Playground"

The Kootenay Rockies, British Columbia’s unique, mountain oriented vacation region, situated in the southeastern corner of the province. The region includes five different, spectacular mountain ranges, including the Canadian Rockies, that create breathtaking mountain and river valleys each with their own character and each offering an incredible variety of unequalled recreational and getaway opportunities.

Visitors to the Kootenay Rockies region will truly experience the mountains of Canada – not just view the peaks from a distance. Vacations include clean, natural, uncrowded outdoor activities and experiences that reflect the lifestyle, the culture and the community of Canada’s West. Come discover why we are known as ‘British Columbia’s Mountain Playground’.

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Northern British Columbia  -  "It's All in Our Nature"

Pristine wilderness. Rugged mountain alpine. Lush valleys carved by rivers and glaciers. Expert guides ready to showcase some of the best fishing, hunting, skiing and hiking anywhere. Friendly people in communities with the best in art, music, theatre and museums. A diverse blend of aboriginal peoples proud of their heritage.

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Thompson Okanagan  -  "Life is Good"

Where else in the world could you ski, play a round of golf, horseback ride, tour a historic site and visit a winery all in one day? Where else but the fabulous Thompson Okanagan in British Columbia's interior.
A region of spectacular beauty, agricultural abundance, historic richness and recreational opportunity that continues to delight many travellers. It's all these things, that make a visit to the Thompson Okanagan an unforgettable experience.

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Vancouver Coast & Mountains - "All things are possible"

This region offers a diverse range of world class cultural, recreational, natural and wildlife attractions year-round. Our scenic location between ocean and mountains enables a spectacular range of visitor experience, and we invite you to encounter ALL that Vancouver, Coast & Mountains has to offer. From internationally acclaimed entertainment and attractions in Greater Vancouver, cycling, hiking or boating on our famed Sunshine Coast, driving through Sea to Sky Country with its scenes of glacier carved peaks and waterfalls on your way to Whistler Resort or enjoying the rich history and thrilling adventure of Mighty Fraser Country

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Vancouver Island - "Everybody needs a little island time"

Recently rated by the readers of Travel + Leisure magazine as the World’s Best Island in Continental - United States/Canada and the third best worldwide, and voted #1 Island in North America by the readers of Condé Nast Traveler Magazine, Vancouver Island truly has something for everyone.  Planning a family vacation?  Vancouver Island - Victoria & the Gulf Islands have endless stretches of beach to play on vast tracts of untouched wilderness and lush, green parks to explore.  How about a golf holiday? There are more than 50 scenic golf courses on Vancouver Island and most are open all year!  Outdoor adventure?  Choose from scuba diving to mountain climbing, wilderness hiking to ocean kayaking, caving to fossil digging.  Of course the fishing, both fresh and salt water, is superb.  Whether you’re yearning for the solitude of a surf-swept beach or the charm of a rural village, the silence of the forest or the hustle and bustle of the provincial capital, you can have it all and much more on Vancouver Island, Victoria, and the Gulf Islands. 

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