Big, white, untamed—it’s not the Indomitable Snowman, it’s British Columbia. Canada’s Western-most province is vast, about four times the size of the UK; it’s snow-capped mountains are home to some of the best ski resorts in the country; it’s pristine wilds make our hearts ache and lungs expand with crisp, cool air. But get past the initial wow-factor, and you’ll discover the subtler sensations of this well-known region. Hot springs steam, whales spouts shoot, ranchlands ramble on into the horizon. Beach goers frolic on the sandy shores of glimmering lakes, hikers delve into national parks and protected lands, and travelers head down the legendary Alaska Highway. Northern culture thrives in the coastal islands: rustic Queen Charlotte Islands, historic Victoria, and artsy Salt Spring Island. But don’t miss out on the main attractions either. Big-city Vancouver may be one of the greenest cities in Canada, where diverse cosmopolitanism mingles with leafy parks and natural environs. Whistler is a winter retreat worth its weight in white dust. It all conspires to make a province full of substance, that lives up to the hype and lives life to the fullest.
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