British Columbia (English: British Columbia, abbreviated as B.C.; French: Colombie-Britannique (abbreviated as C.B.), also known as British Columbia, Canada, is one of the first-class administrative divisions in Canada, located in the westernmost part of the country. British Columbia is located in the Pacific Ocean to the west, with its capital in Victoria, Vancouver Island, and its largest city in Vancouver. It is the third largest province in Canada. The main industries are agriculture, forestry, mining, fishing and tourism.

British Columbia is located on the west coast of Canada, facing the Pacific Ocean, with a coastline of 8,85 kilometers, beautiful coastal scenery and rich seafood. The province covers an area of 947,8 square kilometers and a population of 4,141,3, making it the third largest province in China, next to Quebec and Ontario. The province borders Washington, Idaho and Montana in the south, and is Canada. British Columbia has a mild climate, beautiful scenery and good environmental protection. It is surrounded by mountains and waters. Most of the province is a forest zone and is a world-famous tourist attraction.

Festivals

British Columbia is famous for its plays (from Shakespeare's plays to? Marginal drama? ), festivals centered on dance, movies, handicrafts and visual arts. If you are a music enthusiast, there are also music festivals that bring together various genres: classical, jazz, classic, indie rock, bluegrass and even accordion!

sports activities are wonderful all year round. You can enjoy the World Ski Festival (World Ski&; Watch top athletes at the Snowboard Festival and the Williams Lake Stampede, or take part in Canada's biggest running competition? Sun Run.

If you want to taste the incredible wonderful food and grape wine in British Columbia, it is an excellent way to participate in festivals, such as Cornucopia and Cowichan Wine &. Culinary Festival), or one of the seasonal wine festivals in Okanagan. There is even a festival dedicated to chocolate lovers!

historical sites

91 national historical sites, 1 provincial historical sites and 3 UNESCO World Heritage sites provide rich and diverse experiences for tourists, many of which provide interactive and interesting experiences in well-maintained sites.

Visit the historic town of Barkerville, Bacqueville, jump on the post-carriage and go for gold, or go to the Britannia Mine Museum and take the tinkling mining rail car. You can also visit Fort Langley National Historical Site to learn about the trading history of fur traders, or visit the fishermen's workflow at the North Pacific Cannery. You can also cross the tunnels and trestles of the Kaito Valley Railway Trail? Or walk around for a short time, or jump on the Kaito Valley Steam Railway in 1912 to explore and discover along the historical track.

while other historical sites in British Columbia are located in places where few people have set foot? Perfect for imaginative explorers. Go to Tumbler Ridge to explore the footprints of ancient dinosaurs, or hike to Burgess Shale, find and find rare fossils in Yoho National Park, or stroll in a weathered cabin in an abandoned town like Sandon; You can also visit Haida Gwaii (formerly known as Queen Charlotte Islands) and quietly wander among the memorial totem poles of Haida Gwai's aborigines.

aboriginal experience

British Columbia is home to more than 5 aboriginal tribes in more than 2 communities, with the highest diversity and uniqueness in Canada.

Interpretation centers, museums and guided tours all over the province provide visitors with a variety of opportunities to learn about the stories, ceremonies and traditions of the aborigines.

Aboriginal artworks, sculptures and totem poles can not only be seen by tourists in galleries and museums, but also stand quietly in the original site waiting for people to visit.

The highlights include the Museum of Anthropology in Vancouver and the Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre in Whistler. Haida Heritage Centre in Haida Gwaii, and Inkmipu Desert Cultural Center in Osoyoos (Nk? mip Desert Cultural Centre) ? These are just a few of the numerous scenic spots and tourism projects in British Columbia that allow tourists to experience aboriginal culture.

art galleries and artists

British Columbia artists fully draw creative inspiration from the vast and magnificent scenery in the province, take the natural scenery of the province as the theme, and use local raw materials to create extraordinary treasures to be displayed in many art galleries in the province.

Towering totem poles, powerful and majestic sculptures and masks, bold and innovative patterns and beautifully designed jewels tell the story of British Columbia aborigines. Dramatic paintings, memorable photography and arts and crafts works fully show the diverse geographical environment and multifaceted spirit of the province.

British Columbia Art Museum

British Columbia is famous for producing nationally and internationally renowned artists. Visitors can visit Vancouver Art Gallery, Museum of Anthropology, Art Gallery of Greater Victoria, Ying Chao Gallery and Bill? The Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art has a glimpse of its fine works of art..

Aboriginal art is not only displayed and collected in mista Cultural Center (U? Mista Cultural Centre and other cultural centers are also displayed in the natural environment, such as totem poles in Duncan and Gwaii Haanas National Park.

Many communities are famous for offering self-help tours to creative workshops. You can swim along the Sunshine Coast and visit along the Purple Flag route. Or visit Yanquan Island, Hongbi Island and Danmin Island and stroll among creative workshops; Or visit exquisite and lovely handicraft shops and various workshops in Nelson; Or go to Crawford Bay to take photos as a souvenir, just because the fascinating hut here is made of Harry? The origin of Porter's broom? This unique experience cannot be enumerated in British Columbia.

flight time and distance

Vancouver International Airport is the nearest Canadian airport in China, and it is also a transit point for China to reach other parts of Canada.

Vancouver is 8,519 kilometers away from Beijing, and it takes about 11 hours to fly. It is 9,1 kilometers away from Shanghai and takes about 11.5 hours to fly. It is 1,217 kilometers away from Guangzhou, and it takes about 11.5 hours to fly.

Accommodation

There are numerous accommodation options in British Columbia with their own characteristics, including: traditional hotels, affordable motels and youth hostels, more expensive private apartments, boutique hotels and holiday cabins, ranch manors with unique tastes, extremely luxurious resort hotels and quiet and comfortable hot springs and spas. Visitors can choose their accommodation methods according to their preferences, needs and economic ability.