Introduction to British Columbia

Overview

On the west coast of Canada, facing the ocean, the province is one of the country's richest, with activity centered around its main city, Vancouver.

Key Facts

• Location: facing the Pacific, between Alaska and the state of Washington.

• Local time: Heure : 7642. The province is largely on "Pacific Time."

• Capital: Victoria.

• Main cities:

• Population: 4,700,000 inhabitants (2016).

• Area: 944,735 km².

• Density: 5 inhabitants/km².

• Highest point:

• Lowest point: sea level.

• Coastline:

Tourism

Facing the Pacific, "BC" as it’s called offers visitors a great mix of experiences. While, like the rest of the country, nature in all its splendor is of course ever-present with incredible spaces like the Canadian Rockies Parks or Glacier National Park, cities like Vancouver or Victoria are also well worth a visit.

Travel Essentials

• Destination:

• By air: France-Vancouver.

• Backpacker daily budget:

• Best for accommodation:

• Best for getting around:

• Risks:

• Best time for climate/crowds/prices:

• Interests (out of ★★★★): Nature ★★★★; Adventure ★★★★; Culture ★★; Relaxation/Holidays ★

• Website: