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Butchart Gardens, Brentwood Bay
- The Butchart Gardens is a group of floral display gardens in Brentwood Bay, located near Victoria on Vancouver Island
- Established over 100 years ago, the gardens feature a variety of themed areas
- Sunken Garden is an area that was developed from a former limestone quarry and is characterized by its lush greenery and vibrant flowers
- The Japanese Garden is known for its serene landscapes and seasonal beauty
- The Rose Garden showcases thousands of rose varieties, which is particularly attractive in the summer months
- Visitors can explore over 900 varieties of plants throughout the gardens, making it a vibrant and colorful destination year-round
Capilano Suspension Bridge, North Vancouver
- The Capilano Suspension Bridge is a simple suspension bridge crossing the Capilano River in Upper Capilano, in North Vancouver
- The current bridge is 140 metres (460 ft) long and 70 metres (230 ft) above the river
- It offers views of the surrounding rainforest and canyon
- The bridge was originally built in 1889, with rebuilding and additions since
Spotted Lake, Osoyoos
- Spotted Lake is a saline endorheic alkali lake located northwest of Osoyoos in the eastern Similkameen Valley, accessed via Highway 3
- The lake was for centuries and still remains revered as a sacred site thought to provide therapeutic waters to the Syilx First Nation of the Okanagan Valley
- Today, there is a roadside sign telling visitors that the lake is a cultural and ecologically sensitive area, and a traditional medicine lake for the Okanagan Syilx people
- The lake can be viewed from the fence that has been erected for protection from the liabilities of public access
Stanley Park, Vancouver
Best time to visit: March-May, Sept-Nov
- Stanley Park is a public park that is surrounded by the waters of Burrard Inlet and English Bay
- The land was originally used by Indigenous peoples for thousands of years before British Columbia was colonized by the British during the 1858 Fraser Canyon Gold Rush and was one of the first areas to be explored in the city
- The land was later turned into Vancouver's first park when the city incorporated in 1886
- It was originally known as Coal Peninsula and was set aside for military fortifications to guard the entrance to Vancouver harbour
- Much of the park remains as densely forested as it was in the late 1800s, with about a half million trees, some of which stand as tall as 76 metres (249 ft) and are hundreds of years old
- The park also features forest trails, beaches, lakes, children's play areas, and the Vancouver Aquarium, among many other attractions
Granville Island, Vancouver
Best time to visit: March-May, Sept-Nov
- Granville Island is a peninsula and shopping district in Vancouver
- It was formerly an industrial manufacturing area
- It includes a public market, restaurants, a marina, a hotel, the False Creek Community Centre, numerous artists' studios and workshops, and various performing arts theatres, including the Arts Club Theatre Company and Carousel Theatre
VanDusen Botanical Garden, Vancouver
Best time to visit: March-May, Sept-Nov
- VanDusen Botanical Garden is a botanical garden situated in Vancouver
- In addition to displays of plants from all over the world, there is an extensive collection of native British Columbia (Northwest Coast) plants
- In addition to water features throughout the rolling landscape, special features in the garden include carved totem poles, a small Japanese garden and large stone sculptures
- Visitors can enjoy a maze adjacent to VanDusen's heirloom vegetable garden
Inner Harbour, Victoria
Best time to visit: March-May, Sept-Nov
- The Inner Harbour in Victoria is a waterfront area that serves as the heart of the city
- The Inner Harbour is situated downtown, surrounded by significant landmarks such as the Parliament Buildings and the Fairmont Empress Hotel
- This area features various recreational activities, including whale watching, ecotourism, and boat tours
- Visitors can enjoy shopping, dining, and exploring attractions like the Royal BC Museum and various art galleries
Peak 2 Peak Gondola, Whistler
Best time to visit: Jan-March, June-Aug, Dec
- The Peak 2 Peak Gondola is a gondola lift located at the Whistler Blackcomb Resort in Whistler
- It connects Whistler Mountain's Roundhouse Lodge to Blackcomb Mountain's Rendezvous Restaurant, spanning a distance of 4.4 kilometers (2.7 miles)
- The gondola is notable for holding the Guinness World Record for the world's longest unsupported span of a lift
- The Peak 2 Peak Gondola is also the highest lift of its kind, reaching an elevation of 436 meters (1,427 feet)
Whistler Blackcomb
Best time to visit: Jan-March, June-Aug, Dec
- Whistler Blackcomb is a renowned ski resort located in Whistler, often regarded as the largest ski resort in North America
- In addition to skiing and snowboarding, Whistler Blackcomb offers a vibrant village atmosphere with various dining options, nightlife, and events throughout the winter season, such as film festivals and live music
Emerald Lake, Yoho National Park
Walk difficulty: easy
- Emerald Lake is a freshwater lake located in Yoho National Park, along the boundary of British Columbia and Alberta Provinces
- Emerald Lake Lodge, a high-end lodge or hotel, is on a peninsula jutting into the lake, and was founded in the 1920s
- A hiking trail circuits the lake, with many other more advanced hiking trails going in different directions up into the mountains
- Many wild animals live in the area and are protected by Park Law, Brown (Grizzly) Bears and Black Bears are fairly common, as well as Mountain Goats and Bighorn Sheep, which are seen at higher altitudes