British Columbia

British Columbia extends between the Pacific Ocean and Rocky Mountains, featuring diverse landscapes of coastlines, forests, mountains, lakes, and inland desert regions.

The British established the mainland colony in 1858 following gold discoveries, leading to an influx of miners and settlers into the Fraser Canyon.

The province contains numerous First Nations communities with distinct traditions, as demonstrated through their art forms, languages, and traditional practices.

Vancouver International Airport serves as the primary gateway, connecting the province with destinations across North America, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific region.

The Great Bear Rainforest spans 6.4 million hectares along the Pacific coast, hosting rare white spirit bears and ancient cedar forests.

Location: Canada

Inception: 1871

Capital city: Victoria

Shares border with: Alberta, Montana, Alaska, Yukon, Washington, Idaho, Northwest Territories

Website: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/home

GPS coordinates: 54.50000,-124.50000

Latest update: May 28, 2025 08:51