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Discover the hidden jewels of British Columbia's wilderness

Venture beyond the beaten path with our curated selection of British Columbia's most enchanting hidden gems. From secluded hot springs to mystical caves, each point of interest offers an off-the-grid experience that allows for intimate encounters with Canada's pristine natural beauty. Unearth local legends, bask in tranquil solitude, and capture moments unlike any other in these lesser-known locales.

Keyhole Hot Springs
Keyhole Hot Springs

Pemberton, Canada

Secluded natural hot springs offering a serene soak in the wilderness.

Botanical Beach Pools
Botanical Beach Pools

Juan de Fuca, Canada

Unique tide pools teeming with marine life on Vancouver Island's rugged coast.

Cody Caves
Cody Caves

Ainsworth Hot Springs, Canada

A subterranean wonderland with guided tours through ancient limestone caverns.

Othello Tunnels
Othello Tunnels

Hope, Canada

Historic railway tunnels and bridges crossing the Coquihalla Canyon.

Liard River Hot Springs
Liard River Hot Springs

Northern Rockies, Canada

A lush oasis set amid boreal forests, featuring Canada’s second-largest hot spring.

Spotted Lake
Spotted Lake

Osoyoos, Canada

A mineral-rich lake with spotted patterns that change color throughout the seasons.

Misty Fjords National Monument
Misty Fjords National Monument

Ketchikan, Canada

Dramatic cliffs and waterfalls composing a breathtaking landscape accessible by boat or plane.

Ball's Falls Conservation Area
Ball's Falls Conservation Area

Lincoln, Canada

Historic buildings and waterfalls set within a charming conservation area.

Giant Cedars Boardwalk Trail
Giant Cedars Boardwalk Trail

Revelstoke, Canada

A captivating stroll through ancient cedar forest groves.

Elk Falls Suspension Bridge
Elk Falls Suspension Bridge

Campbell River, Canada

A thrilling suspension bridge over a thunderous waterfall set in a provincial park.

Carmanah Walbran Provincial Park
Carmanah Walbran Provincial Park

Vancouver Island, Canada

A remote park known for its ancient Sitka spruce and lush valley walks.

Cape Scott Provincial Park
Cape Scott Provincial Park

Northern Vancouver Island, Canada

Rugged coastal rainforest park noted for its hiking trails and scenic beaches.

Cathedral Grove
Cathedral Grove

Port Alberni, Canada

Iconic grove within MacMillan Provincial Park famed for its massive Douglas fir trees.

Haida Heritage Centre
Haida Heritage Centre

Haida Gwaii, Canada

A cultural center showcasing the heritage and artistry of the Haida people.

Atlin Provincial Park
Atlin Provincial Park

Atlin, Canada

Secluded natural park offering stunning glacier views and untouched wilderness.

Tweedsmuir South Provincial Park
Tweedsmuir South Provincial Park

Bella Coola Valley, Canada

Offers vast wilderness landscapes home to grizzly bears and spectacular scenery.

Juan de Fuca Marine Trail
Juan de Fuca Marine Trail

Vancouver Island West Coast, Canada

Scenic coastal trail offering rugged shoreline hikes and beachcombing.

Mount Edziza Provincial Park
Mount Edziza Provincial Park

Stikine Region, Canada

Features a large volcanic complex for exceptional backcountry adventure.

Valhalla Provincial Park
Valhalla Provincial Park

West Kootenay, Canada

Diverse landscape with towering peaks and deep valleys, popular for climbing and hiking.

Kinuseo Falls
Kinuseo Falls

Monkman Provincial Park, Canada

This spectacular waterfall is taller than Niagara Falls and set in the northern wilderness.

Princess Louisa Inlet
Princess Louisa Inlet

Sunshine Coast, Canada

A stunning fjord known for its calm waters and scenic boat access.

Sombrio Beach
Sombrio Beach

Juan de Fuca Provincial Park, Canada

A remote surf spot with hidden waterfalls and sea caves.

Takakkaw Falls
Takakkaw Falls

Yoho National Park, Canada

One of Canada’s highest waterfalls, accessible via a breathtaking drive and short hike.

Mount Assiniboine Provincial Park
Mount Assiniboine Provincial Park

East Kootenay, Canada

Nicknamed the 'Matterhorn of the Rockies', this park is a hiker's paradise.

Hunlen Falls
Hunlen Falls

Tweedsmuir Provincial Park, Canada

A magnificent waterfall plunging from high cliffs into the valley below.

Green Lake
Green Lake

Cariboo, Canada

Known for its intense green color due to glacial waters and perfect for fishing.

Desolation Sound Marine Provincial Park
Desolation Sound Marine Provincial Park

Powell River, Canada

Offers some of the best boating and paddling experiences in British Columbia.

Stein Valley Nlaka'pamux Heritage Park
Stein Valley Nlaka'pamux Heritage Park

Lytton, Canada

A protected area preserving cultural heritage and natural landscape without roads.

Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve
Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve

Haida Gwaii, Canada

Remote archipelago reserve rich in Haida culture with ancient totem poles and diverse ecosystems.

Nimpkish Lake
Nimpkish Lake

Vancouver Island, Canada

A hidden recreational paradise suitable for windsurfing, kiteboarding, and camping.

Burgess Shale
Burgess Shale

Yoho National Park, Canada

World-renowned fossil beds accessible through guided hikes in Yoho National Park.

Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden
Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden

Vancouver, Canada

An authentic representation of Ming Dynasty-era garden and cultural heritage site.

Combers Beach
Combers Beach

Tofino, Canada

Secluded beach known for driftwood sculptures and tide pools, ideal for tranquil strolls.

Keyhole Hot Springs Secluded natural hot springs offering a serene soak in the wilderness.

Keyhole Hot Springs
Keyhole Hot Springs Secluded natural hot springs offering a serene soak in the wilderness.
Botanical Beach Pools Unique tide pools teeming with marine life on Vancouver Island's rugged coast.

Botanical Beach Pools
Botanical Beach Pools Unique tide pools teeming with marine life on Vancouver Island's rugged coast.
Cody Caves A subterranean wonderland with guided tours through ancient limestone caverns.

Cody Caves
Cody Caves A subterranean wonderland with guided tours through ancient limestone caverns.
Othello Tunnels Historic railway tunnels and bridges crossing the Coquihalla Canyon.

Othello Tunnels
Othello Tunnels Historic railway tunnels and bridges crossing the Coquihalla Canyon.
Liard River Hot Springs A lush oasis set amid boreal forests, featuring Canada’s second-largest hot spring.

Liard River Hot Springs
Liard River Hot Springs A lush oasis set amid boreal forests, featuring Canada’s second-largest hot spring.
Spotted Lake A mineral-rich lake with spotted patterns that change color throughout the seasons.

Spotted Lake
Spotted Lake A mineral-rich lake with spotted patterns that change color throughout the seasons.
Misty Fjords National Monument Dramatic cliffs and waterfalls composing a breathtaking landscape accessible by boat or plane.

Misty Fjords National Monument
Misty Fjords National Monument Dramatic cliffs and waterfalls composing a breathtaking landscape accessible by boat or plane.
Ball's Falls Conservation Area Historic buildings and waterfalls set within a charming conservation area.

Ball's Falls Conservation Area
Ball's Falls Conservation Area Historic buildings and waterfalls set within a charming conservation area.
Giant Cedars Boardwalk Trail A captivating stroll through ancient cedar forest groves.

Giant Cedars Boardwalk Trail
Giant Cedars Boardwalk Trail A captivating stroll through ancient cedar forest groves.
Elk Falls Suspension Bridge A thrilling suspension bridge over a thunderous waterfall set in a provincial park.

Elk Falls Suspension Bridge
Elk Falls Suspension Bridge A thrilling suspension bridge over a thunderous waterfall set in a provincial park.
Carmanah Walbran Provincial Park A remote park known for its ancient Sitka spruce and lush valley walks.

Carmanah Walbran Provincial Park
Carmanah Walbran Provincial Park A remote park known for its ancient Sitka spruce and lush valley walks.
Cape Scott Provincial Park Rugged coastal rainforest park noted for its hiking trails and scenic beaches.

Cape Scott Provincial Park
Cape Scott Provincial Park Rugged coastal rainforest park noted for its hiking trails and scenic beaches.
Cathedral Grove Iconic grove within MacMillan Provincial Park famed for its massive Douglas fir trees.

Cathedral Grove
Cathedral Grove Iconic grove within MacMillan Provincial Park famed for its massive Douglas fir trees.
Haida Heritage Centre A cultural center showcasing the heritage and artistry of the Haida people.

Haida Heritage Centre
Haida Heritage Centre A cultural center showcasing the heritage and artistry of the Haida people.
Atlin Provincial Park Secluded natural park offering stunning glacier views and untouched wilderness.

Atlin Provincial Park
Atlin Provincial Park Secluded natural park offering stunning glacier views and untouched wilderness.
Tweedsmuir South Provincial Park Offers vast wilderness landscapes home to grizzly bears and spectacular scenery.

Tweedsmuir South Provincial Park
Tweedsmuir South Provincial Park Offers vast wilderness landscapes home to grizzly bears and spectacular scenery.
Juan de Fuca Marine Trail Scenic coastal trail offering rugged shoreline hikes and beachcombing.

Juan de Fuca Marine Trail
Juan de Fuca Marine Trail Scenic coastal trail offering rugged shoreline hikes and beachcombing.
Mount Edziza Provincial Park Features a large volcanic complex for exceptional backcountry adventure.

Mount Edziza Provincial Park
Mount Edziza Provincial Park Features a large volcanic complex for exceptional backcountry adventure.
Valhalla Provincial Park Diverse landscape with towering peaks and deep valleys, popular for climbing and hiking.

Valhalla Provincial Park
Valhalla Provincial Park Diverse landscape with towering peaks and deep valleys, popular for climbing and hiking.
Kinuseo Falls This spectacular waterfall is taller than Niagara Falls and set in the northern wilderness.

Kinuseo Falls
Kinuseo Falls This spectacular waterfall is taller than Niagara Falls and set in the northern wilderness.
Princess Louisa Inlet A stunning fjord known for its calm waters and scenic boat access.

Princess Louisa Inlet
Princess Louisa Inlet A stunning fjord known for its calm waters and scenic boat access.
Sombrio Beach A remote surf spot with hidden waterfalls and sea caves.

Sombrio Beach
Sombrio Beach A remote surf spot with hidden waterfalls and sea caves.
Takakkaw Falls One of Canada’s highest waterfalls, accessible via a breathtaking drive and short hike.

Takakkaw Falls
Takakkaw Falls One of Canada’s highest waterfalls, accessible via a breathtaking drive and short hike.
Mount Assiniboine Provincial Park Nicknamed the 'Matterhorn of the Rockies', this park is a hiker's paradise.

Mount Assiniboine Provincial Park
Mount Assiniboine Provincial Park Nicknamed the 'Matterhorn of the Rockies', this park is a hiker's paradise.
Hunlen Falls A magnificent waterfall plunging from high cliffs into the valley below.

Hunlen Falls
Hunlen Falls A magnificent waterfall plunging from high cliffs into the valley below.
Green Lake Known for its intense green color due to glacial waters and perfect for fishing.

Green Lake
Green Lake Known for its intense green color due to glacial waters and perfect for fishing.
Desolation Sound Marine Provincial Park Offers some of the best boating and paddling experiences in British Columbia.

Desolation Sound Marine Provincial Park
Desolation Sound Marine Provincial Park Offers some of the best boating and paddling experiences in British Columbia.
Stein Valley Nlaka'pamux Heritage Park A protected area preserving cultural heritage and natural landscape without roads.

Stein Valley Nlaka'pamux Heritage Park
Stein Valley Nlaka'pamux Heritage Park A protected area preserving cultural heritage and natural landscape without roads.
Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve Remote archipelago reserve rich in Haida culture with ancient totem poles and diverse ecosystems.

Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve
Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve Remote archipelago reserve rich in Haida culture with ancient totem poles and diverse ecosystems.
Nimpkish Lake A hidden recreational paradise suitable for windsurfing, kiteboarding, and camping.

Nimpkish Lake
Nimpkish Lake A hidden recreational paradise suitable for windsurfing, kiteboarding, and camping.
Burgess Shale World-renowned fossil beds accessible through guided hikes in Yoho National Park.

Burgess Shale
Burgess Shale World-renowned fossil beds accessible through guided hikes in Yoho National Park.
Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden An authentic representation of Ming Dynasty-era garden and cultural heritage site.

Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden
Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden An authentic representation of Ming Dynasty-era garden and cultural heritage site.
Combers Beach Secluded beach known for driftwood sculptures and tide pools, ideal for tranquil strolls.

Combers Beach
Combers Beach Secluded beach known for driftwood sculptures and tide pools, ideal for tranquil strolls.