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Top Cities in British Columbia

“The Best Place on Earth”
Priyanka Wadhwani
Straight out of a painter’s canvas, beautiful mountains, scenic lakes, stunning islands, dense rainforests, long coastline, attractive cities, lively towns & the world famous skiing make British Columbia a heavenly place for tourists.
British Columbia is the westernmost province of Canada which offers hiking and biking trails, as well as campgrounds by its Pacific coastline and mountain ranges. So, if you are a nature addict, this place is meant for you!!
Here, we are to help you plan your itinerary for British Columbia with the list of 10 best cities in the province.
Rated as one of the most liveable cities in the world, Vancouver is the largest & the most populous city in Canada. The deep blue sea and snow clad mountains make it picture perfect.
#1. Vancouver
Known as the City of Gardens world wide, Victoria is a harbor city. It is the provincial capital of British Columbia & is famous for its outdoor activities. The city has a lot to display, including architecture and majestic flower blooms.
#2. Victoria
Whistler is a resort town accommodating around 13000 people. It is constantly ranked among the world's top 5 ski destinations & is a great place for snowboarding, alpine skiing, mountain biking, and camping.
#3. Whistler
A small district along the west coast of Canada, Tofino is known for wild natural scenery including lakes, inlets and ancient rainforests. It offers whale-watching, storm watching, surfing & hiking. It is Canada’s premier surf destination.
#4. Tofino
place to stay forever! Penticton is located between 2 lakes and has long, hot summers, dry winters and more than 2,000 hours of sunshine each year. It is known for its beaches, orchards, scenic drives, wine-tasting, golfing, mountain biking and climbing.
#5. Penticton
Kelowna, a city on Okanagan Lake in the Okanagan Valley is a favourite vacation spot year-round because of its world-class vineyards, great weather, food scene, beaches and even a couple of ski hills.
#6. Kelowna
With it’s excellent harbor used for trading and distribution industries, Nanaimo is a ferry ride away from Vancouver. Major attractions here are swimming, scuba diving, hiking and more.
#7. Nanaimo
Prince Rupert is a port city in the province of British Columbia. It is a heaven for people who are adventurous. Historic Sites, museums, trails, parks, lakes and more make it a perfect tourist destination.
#8. Prince Rupert
Williams Lake is the second largest city, by population of metropolitan area, in the Cariboo after neighbouring Quesnel. With amazing scenic views, of trails and lakes, it is a natural attraction for tourists.
#9. Williams Lake
Known as the Tournament Capital of Canada, Kamloops hosts over 100 tournaments each year at world-class sports facilities such as the Tournament Capital Center, Kamloops Bike Ranch, and Tournament Capital Ranch.
#10. Kamloops
Nature enthusiasts...The time is yours, pack your essentials, and head towards this wonderful place!!