British Columbia Historical pictures

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Visit this valley to find British Columbia’s largest wine country and a breathtaking surrounding landscape of glaciers, massive peaks and five extinct volcanoes.

A great harbour city, clean, green Vancouver not only attracts nature lovers and gourmands, but also pods of orca whales.

See fairytale figures, climb a massive treehouse and embark on nature trails in a forest full of centuries-old cedar trees.

Once a settlement for Russian immigrants, this mountain town at the confluence of two rivers features hiking trails, bike paths and gorgeous river valley views.

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

Feel the reinvigorating power of the great outdoors on Vancouver Island, a vast swathe of nature on the doorstep of metropolitan cities.

Experience life in the 1800s, learn about historical mining, admire the vintage cars and trains, and picnic by the lake in this recreated gold rush town.

Venture into a coastal rainforest, stroll along waterside trails and study native and foreign plants at these beautiful botanical gardens. 

Experience life in the 1800s, learn about historical mining, admire the vintage cars and trains, and picnic by the lake in this recreated gold rush town.

Walk in the footsteps of one of Canada’s richest families at this castle that would look at home in the Scottish Highlands.

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

Venture into a coastal rainforest, stroll along waterside trails and study native and foreign plants at these beautiful botanical gardens. 

Walk in the footsteps of one of Canada’s richest families at this castle that would look at home in the Scottish Highlands.

Stop in at this stylish gallery to see the work of talented local and national artists. Outdoors in the butterfly garden you can see sculptures alongside the work of nature. 

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 legislative headquarters of British Columbia to admire neo-baroque architecture and murals depicting scenes from the province’s history.

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

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

Once a settlement for Russian immigrants, this mountain town at the confluence of two rivers features hiking trails, bike paths and gorgeous river valley views.

See how the Doukhobor people lived, ate and worked together in this replica of an early 20th-century settlement. 

Once a settlement for Russian immigrants, this mountain town at the confluence of two rivers features hiking trails, bike paths and gorgeous river valley views.