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BC
56
4,991,687
Victoria
www.hellobc.com
Victoria International Airport,
25 km (16 mi.) from downtown
Vancouver International Airport,
15 km (9 mi.) from downtown
Abbotsford International Airport,
9 km (6 mi.) from downtown and
66 km (41 mi.) from Vancouver
Kelowna International Airport,
15 km (9 mi.) from downtown
British Columbia
VICTORIA HARBOUR • SHUTTERSTOCK/GTS PRODUCTIONS
“Beautiful British Columbia,” the
Canada’s Glorious licence plates read. And who can
argue with that? Towering
Gateway mountains, lush valleys, crystalline
waters, vibrant cities—every corner
of the province, it seems, is an
Instagramable one.
BY JOANNE SASVARI
All that natural beauty off ers plenty Canada’s westernmost province is a GETTING VANGROOVY
of opportunity for adventure, skiing, gateway between Asia to the west and the Vancouver is the province’s biggest city, a
sailing, surfi ng and simply soaking in rest of the country to the east. It is an modern, multicultural metropolis that is
the scenery. But there is also a dynamic important centre for trade and commerce regularly rated one of the world’s most
cultural life here, from the ancient tradi- with vibrant cosmopolitan cities and livable cities. Bordered by mountains and
tions of the First Nations Peoples to the fl ourishing creative industries. It is, above ocean, it has an easygoing lifestyle that
joyfully European and Asian international all, a place where work and play, nature and combines outdoor adventure with urban
infl uences in the cuisine. culture, coexist beautifully. sophistication. Vancouver is home to
