British Columbia Beach + 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. 

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.

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.

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

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

This picturesque city on the banks of Okanagan Lake is famous for its beach parks, golf courses, nature trails and wineries.

Explore hiking trails and secluded beaches and spot Canada’s amazing wildlife, such as whales and bears, at this park in the south of Vancouver Island.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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