Tourist Attractions BEST Things to Do in British Columbia (2025)
From rainforests to mountaintops to the cities in between, British Columbia is filled with countless wonders that are sure to amaze you.
Butchart Gardens
Whether you are a flower lover or not, you can enjoy Victoria’s Butchart Gardens. Here you can enjoy gourmet food paired with local ingredients and wines. The gardens also host local art exhibitions and entertainment, fireworks every Saturday night in the summer, and beautiful Christmas lights or outdoor ice skating in the winter.
City of Suzhou
Take an eco-friendly boat tour of the waters surrounding the park and learn about the gardens’ history. Or stay on land and visit the bronze and granite dragon fountain donated by China and the city of Suzhou. On the other hand, if you like to see flowers, these 55 acres of gardens are home to world-renowned flower displays that are waiting for you.
The scent of the gardens will make you linger.
Sea to Sky Gondola
The town of Squamish is often called the “Outdoor Recreation Capital of Canada”.Sea-to-Sky Gondola is worthy of its nickname. Take a 10-minute ride and enjoy spectacular views of Howe Sound, the surrounding mountains and forests. You’ll be mesmerized by the view from the window, watching climbers conquer Squamish Chief or taking in the unique views of Shannon Falls.
Pilot Suspension Bridge
The ride ends at the summit, but it’s also where your adventure begins. Take in the views from three great viewpoints, enjoy hikes and walks, try rock climbing, and if you’re brave enough, walk across the Sky Pilot Suspension Bridge 328 feet in the air.
Royal BC Museum
At the museum, you can learn about Victoria’s history in the 1920s, see mammoths living in its habitat, and learn about the ritual masks of local Aboriginal people. The natural and human history of BC is forever displayed in Victoria.
The Royal BC Museum.
The museum is dedicated not only to displaying its collection of artifacts and objects (7 million in total), but also to placing the exhibits (and visitors) in realistic settings. If you are full of curiosity during your visit to British Columbia, the Royal BC Museum will be the most unforgettable destination.
Whistler Blackcomb
In 2010,Whistler Blackcomb has captured the attention of the world as the official venue for the Winter Olympics and Paralympics. The Olympics are long gone, but the facilities remain. The two mountains are closely connected, with ski and snowboard trails for all skill levels, from glacier cross-country to gentle hills.
Peak 2 Peak Gondola
When the long ski season comes to an end, people put away their skis and switch to biking and hiking. Relax after a day of hiking in the mountains, or just stay at home and relax in the spa by day and enjoy a meal at the local specialty restaurants after dark.
If you only plan to do one thing, don’t forget to ride the Peak 2 Peak Gondola, the world’s longest cable car at 2.7 miles between the two mountains, and you will stand on the glass floor at 1,427 feet high and look down. The experience is really thrilling.
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Victoria Inner Harbour
Victoria’s Inner Harbour is busy year-round. Local First Nations once used the harbour as a launching point for canoes. Today, yachts, small cruise ships and ferries dominate the area. Rent a kayak, sign up for a whale-watching tour or take in the sights from the harbour on a seaplane.
Port Angeles,
Back on dry land, stroll along the waterfront while enjoying music and performances, or visit nearby BC’s Government Legislative Buildings and the historic Fairmont Empress Hotel. Best of all, you can even take a ferry from Washington to Tourist Attractions Victoria’s Inner Harbour via Port Angeles, Bellingham or Seattle.
Tourist Attractions Pacific Rim National Park Reserve
Beaches, rainforests and rocky islets make up a spectacular Pacific Rim National Park Reserve . This 197-square-mile park encompasses all the quintessential features of the Pacific Coast. Walk barefoot along 10 miles of Long Beach, don a wetsuit and try surfing, Tourist Attractions or pack a week’s worth of supplies and tackle the 47-mile West Coast Trail through rainforests, cliffs,Tourist Attractions waterfalls and caves.
Pacific Rim National Park Reserve
Hear the myths of the Nuu-chah-nulth First Nations tribe and trace its rich history under the canopy of giant Sitka spruce trees in the old-growth forest. Tourist Attractions Pacific Rim National Park Reserve is truly a Canadian treasure.
Stanley Park
If downtown Vancouver is like a piece of cake, then Stanley Park  is the icing on the cake. The park’s 1,000 acres of lush woods offer an escape from city life and host a variety of exciting activities year-round. Stroll along the famous Seawall for Tourist Attractions views of Burrard Inlet, or head inland to visit
Vancouver’s Star Attraction
the forest’s preserved towering trees. Spend the morning sunbathing on the beach and afternoon playing a round of miniature golf. Tourist Attractions Stand by the majestic totem poles and learn about the history of the First Nations who inhabited the land.
Or grab lunch at one of the restaurants and spend the afternoon at the aquarium. Stanley Park has been Vancouver’s star Tourist Attractions for 125 years and it’s still as good as ever.
Granville Island
Not only do trolls live under bridges, but under a bridge near downtown Vancouver, you’ll find a popular gathering area for dining, shopping and entertainment. Granville Island a bustling community filled with artisans making unique gifts, food vendors sharing their labors, and aspiring musicians honing their skills. On this island, the action never seems to Tourist Attractions stop.
Take a break for a beer, spend the day shopping, sample specialty snacks at the Public Market, and take part in a variety of entertainment. Tourist Attractions Whatever you do, make sure you enjoy it.
Capilano Suspension Bridge Park
Climb to the top of a cliff 70 meters above the fast-flowing Capilano River. Capilano Suspension Bridge a 450-foot-long suspension bridge that will help you conquer your fear of heights. Once you’ve conquered the bridge, the Cliffwalk, a series of cliffside walks suspended above the rainforest, won’t be so tiring, right?
After those two challenges, Tourist Attractions the Treetops Adventure, a series of bridges 110 feet above the ground, built on seven 250-year-old Douglas fir trees, will be a piece of cake. As you can see by now, Capilano Suspension Bridge Park is full of thrills that will keep you immersed in the great outdoors.
Vancouver Aquarium
Vancouver Aquarium is an animal lover’s paradise with more than 50,000 species. From friendly sea otters to brightly colored jellyfish, get up close and personal with wildlife from around the world. Don’t forget to stop by and say hello to Chester, a young false killer whale rescued by aquarium staff who now happily shares the water with Helen, a rescued Pacific white-necked dolphin.
If you’re having too much fun with kids running around, you can purchase after-hours tickets for a quieter tour of the aquarium while sipping a drink. Tourist Attractions And don’t forget to try to see if you can spot Nemo from Finding Nemo.
