British Columbia Coastal, Landscape + Modern architecture pictures

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One of the great harbor cities, clean, green Vancouver is a magnet for nature buffs, foodies and orca whales. 

From soaring mountains to the Pacific Ocean, this stretch of coastline contains the rugged beauty of the West Coast’s islands and British Columbia’s biggest city.

Check out this local favorite since Victorian times for its forested walking trails, beachside activities, attractive gardens and wildlife.

Located on a bay on Vancouver Island’s west coast, this resort town offers forest hikes, surfing beaches and whale-watching tours.

Check out this local favorite since Victorian times for its forested walking trails, beachside activities, attractive gardens and wildlife.

Take a waterfall shower and wander through thick rainforest before hiking down the rocky coastline near this charming town.

Via a network of walking trails, make your way through verdant old-growth forest to gentle waters and a wide sandy beach on the Pacific Coast.

Via a network of walking trails, make your way through verdant old-growth forest to gentle waters and a wide sandy beach on the Pacific Coast.

Take a waterfall shower and wander through thick rainforest before hiking down the rocky coastline near this charming town.

Old meets new as historic architecture, traditional fishing boats and contemporary performers crowd together at one of Victoria’s liveliest spots.

Visit the art galleries, boutiques, brewery, farmers market and theaters of this buzzing island across False Creek from central Vancouver.

Take a waterfall shower and wander through thick rainforest before hiking down the rocky coastline near this charming town.

Take a waterfall shower and wander through thick rainforest before hiking down the rocky coastline near this charming town.

Get some exercise on the sports fields, pet animals in the zoo and go for relaxing walks in this beautiful city park.

Stroll along this scenic walking loop at your own pace to enjoy the tranquil ambiance of the forest and the rugged setting of the coastline.

Visit the art galleries, boutiques, brewery, farmers market and theaters of this buzzing island across False Creek from central Vancouver.

Take a waterfall shower and wander through thick rainforest before hiking down the rocky coastline near this charming town.

Unwind on soft white sands and ride the waves at a picturesque beach where many people learn how to surf.

Visit the art galleries, boutiques, brewery, farmers market and theaters of this buzzing island across False Creek from central Vancouver.

See steam-powered logging, ancient stone carvings and salmon leaping up waterfalls in the fertile forestlands around this port.   

You’ll find native wildlife, exotic plants, calm waters for swimming and a regular program of events at this city-center park.

Visit the art galleries, boutiques, brewery, farmers market and theaters of this buzzing island across False Creek from central Vancouver.