| Canada's sheer size can be a bit
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| | suit when you head this way.
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| intimidating, but when it's time to plan
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| | Rounding out your vacation with a bit of
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| a vacation travelers would be foolish to
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| | culture won't be too hard. British
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| shy away from visiting this northern
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| | Columbia's history as a Gold Rush region
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| neighbor. Focus on Western Canada for a
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| | and its aboriginal influences can be
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| chance to experience a little bit of
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| | traced by stopping into towns like
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| everything, letting the scenery and the
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| | Barkerville and Nelson. Museums,
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| diversions of this wide-ranging region
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| | architecture and several heritage sites
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| dazzle and delight you into a state of
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| | will fill you in on all the details.
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| contentment.
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| | Also, if you have an eye for art, visit
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| British Columbia is Canada's western
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| | one of the fine galleries or artisan
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| province, enjoying a temperate climate
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| | communities born thanks to the
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| and miles of luscious Pacific Coastline.
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| | inspiration of this visually stunning
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| Between the ocean, the mountains and the
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| | corner of Canada. For the full effect,
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| three bustling cities, the region can
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| | tour a studio to see artists in action
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| boast more variety, beauty and excitement
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| | and take home a unique souvenir to
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| than most other destinations. If you
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| | remember your trip by.
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| enjoy choices and unusual contrasts, like
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| | Vancouver, Victoria and Whistler are the
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| playing golf and skiing in the same day,
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| | three major cities, and provide
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| then it's definitely in your best
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| | opportunities for cosmopolitan escapades
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| interest to give British Columbia a
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| | without losing sight of the lush
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| whirl.
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| | landscape. You'll be able to live a life
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| To whet your appetite for adventure and
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| | of luxury by attending a spa and dining
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| wildlife, it's practically a requirement
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| | on top-notch cuisine, but you'll also
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| to take advantage of one of British
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| | still have access to walking trails,
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| Columbia's nature trails. Canadian forest
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| | skiing, beach combing and boating along
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| hikes tend to reveal the kinds of wonders
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| | the shoreline. Vancouver is known for its
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| that actually take your breath away;
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| | big-city feel and selections of live
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| ancient cedar trees, gurgling streams,
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| | shows, art and sporting events, but
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| rarified mountain air, and views of the
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| | promises not to overwhelm you. Victoria
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| distant ocean all work together to wake
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| | visitors will be drawn to the
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| up your senses and ignite your zest for
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| | world-renowned flower gardens and coastal
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| life. Forget about your office and your
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| | blessings, and as for Whistler, be
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| responsibilities for a while and
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| | prepared to strap on a pair of skis in
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| rediscover the feeling of filling your
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| | order to enjoy the award-winning downhill
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| lungs with fresh air.
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| | terrain.
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| In addition to traversing the land by
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| | If this brief overview has been enough to
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| foot, backcountry trails are also great
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| | spark an interest in Western Canada, be
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| for mountain biking and horseback riding.
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| | advised that the more you learn, the more
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| Various resort areas offer challenging
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| | tempting it will be to pack your bags and
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| downhill courses for adrenaline junkies,
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| | call the house sitter. To make things
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| but intermediate and beginning options
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| | even more palatable, consider the option
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| are also available. From the Kootenay
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| | of renting a vacation property so that
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| Rockies to the Cariboo Chilcotin Coast,
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| | your trip will be comfortable as well as
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| you'll find sand dunes, volcanic
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| | amusing. There are loads of mountain
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| mountains, and thousands of lakes, rivers
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| | lodges, beach front homes, and charming
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| and streams to explore. Bears, eagles,
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| | cottages nestled throughout this area,
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| bighorn sheep and coyotes as well as
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| | making it a near-certainty that your
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| alpine flowers and towering trees will
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| | perusal of the offerings will uncover a
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| provide the backdrop as you whiz by in a
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| | place that would perfectly suit your
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| kayak or climb a snowy peak, reminding
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| | needs. Vacation rentals are known for
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| you again and again that you're a long
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| | special amenities and a general
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| way from home.
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| | atmosphere of tranquility; after all, how
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| If you'd like to spend some quality time
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| | often are you able to settle into an
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| on the beach, there's no shortage in BC.
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| | alpine retreat or city condo as if it's
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| July and August make the best times for
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| | your very own?
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| catching the sun's warmest rays and
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| | Do yourself a favor and take a look
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| experiencing the finest water, but any
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| | online at all the British Columbia
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| time of year is perfect for gazing out
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| | Vacation Rentals and see what you
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| across the vast expanse of the Pacific.
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| | uncover. At the very least, this will
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| Also, Vancouver Island and the Gulf
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| | help you narrow down the scope of your
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| Islands are perfect spots for swimming,
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| | trip, and it's likely that you'll soon
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| boating and fishing, as are the many
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| | find yourself exploring the bounties of
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| warm-water lakes that dot this province.
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| | BC with the benefits of an amazing home
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| In other words, don't forget your bathing
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| | base to guide you.
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