British Columbia Island & reefs, 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. 

Surrounded by water, British Columbia’s capital is famous for its marine life and harbor, but there are also excellent museums and heritage buildings to explore.

Amble along the waterfront at Vancouver Harbour and visit theaters, shopping avenues and museums in the heart of one of Canada’s largest cities.

One of Vancouver’s most popular attractions offers a unique perspective on nature and is just a few minutes from the city center.

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

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.

Stretch out on the sands, swim in the sea, and amble along the shoreline of this gently curving urban beach. 

One of Vancouver’s most popular attractions offers a unique perspective on nature and is just a few minutes from the city center.

From beaches and watersports in summer to cross-country skiing and skating in winter, this lake sets the scene for year-round leisure activities.

Enjoy British Columbia’s pristine beauty at this postcard-pretty resort. Tackle the mountains on your skis in the winter and your mountain bike in the summer. 

This popular year-round attraction is a hub of culture, nature and activities just 15 minutes from downtown.

Stretch out on the sands, swim in the sea, and amble along the shoreline of this gently curving urban beach. 

Take a ferry ride past the high-rises of downtown Vancouver or cycle along the shoreline of this waterway in the heart of the city.