British Columbia Aircraft + Coastal 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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

Be enticed by lakeside beaches, fertile orchard-lined valleys and a waterfall taller than Niagara in this region that overflows with dramatic scenery and history.

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

Experience island life on this Salish Sea archipelago, where you’ll find wineries, artists’ galleries, secluded beaches and protected forest reserves.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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