About British Columbia's Regions
British Columbia is a massive Canadian province located between the 49th and 60th parallels (just north of Washington State, Idaho and part of Montana, and southeast of Alaska). BC contains untamed wilderness, metropolitan cities, mountains, desert, rainforest, huge rivers and canyons, and giant islands. This province can be roughly divided into the following regions:
Northern BC
The vast wilderness area of Northern British Columbia is an unspoiled masterpiece of nature. The mountain ranges, which dominate the northern landscape, were shaped by volcanic fire; the rugged, heavily forested valleys between them were carved by glaciers which at one time covered most of the province.
Featured Location: Bulkley River
The
Bulkley River is considered by many experts to be one of the premier
rivers in the world and its dry fly Steelhead fishery, the finest in
North America. More...
Featured Location: Eutsuk Lake
Nearly 50 miles long, Eutsuk Lake is surrounded by numerous smaller lakes, streams and rivers that are filled with native wild Rainbow trout ranging from fourteen inches in the smaller streams to trophy sized 20+ pounds in the lake itself. More...
Queen Charlotte Islands
The Queen Charlotte Islands consist of about 150 islands the two largest being Graham Island to the north and Moresby Island just south of it. The area is sometimes referred to as "Galapagos of the North" and is ideal for photography, boating, whale watching, wildlife watching, hiking, camping, birdwatching and exploring.
Plentiful in these islands are: gray whales during Spring and early Summer, the largest black bears in North America, the largest type of turtle in the world as well as bald eagles and ravens. There are also 5 species of Salmon.
Featured Location: West Coast
While
others fishing further south have to contend with long boat rides,
wind and weather, our northern home means West Coast guests are only
minutes from fishing, whatever the weather, in the many sheltered
coves surrounding Langara and Graham Islands. More...Central Coast & Inside Passage
Whether you are planning a weekend getaway or a longer vacation, the North of Vancouver Island, the central BC coast and the unforgettable Inside Passage promise fabulous scenery and great activities and sightseeing, as well as incredible fishing.
Featured Location: Blackfish Sound
Located
approximately 250 miles north of Vancouver at the entrance to the
dramatic Inside Passage to Alaska, this wonderfully scenic area consists
of countless islands and inlets, which offer sheltered fishing in
any weather. More...
Featured Location: Campbell River
Campbell River is located on north Vancouver Island by the picturesque
Inside Passage between the Island and the BC mainland.
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Featured Location: Rivers Inlet
This river has the distinction of yielding the largest Chinook (84 lbs.) ever caught recreationally. Mid June until late July is the best time to hunt for these trophy-sized Salmon. More...
Cariboo Chilcotin Coast
Bordered by the wild Cariboo and Columbia mountains to the east and the forested fjords of the central coast to the west, it is here that the legendary Wild West lives on - complete with cowboys, cattle drives, a million fishin' holes and even a BC Gold Rush Trail.
Three unique areas - the Cariboo, Chilcotin & the Central Coast - that share some common traits, like a strong pioneer spirit, friendly smiles and plenty of open spaces, but offer their own unique scenery and blend of Canadian hospitality.
Featured Location: Chilko Lake
Chilko Lake is the largest high level, natural body of water in North America and has crystal clean turquoise blue waters that are home and spawning grounds to Chinook and Sockeye Salmon as well as native Rainbow trout and Dolly Varden char. More...
Featured Location: Caamano Sound
This area is one of the most beautiful places on the West Coast of North America. Located approximately 450 miles north of Vancouver, the protected waters of this wilderness area produce massive runs of Chinook (Kings) Salmon in late May through until the end of July. More...
Featured Location: Milbanke Sound
St. John's Harbor is at the edge of the continental shelf where thousands of migrating Chinook (Kings) Salmon feed on giant schools of herring near the steep drop off. More...
Thompson & Okanagan
From lakeside to mountain peaks, the entire Thompson Okanagan is a year-round paradise for nature lovers, adventurers, and recreationalists. The uniquely varied landscape and moderate, sunny climate are natural ingredients for first class skiing, water sports, hiking, climbing, and of course golfing and fishing.
The Okanagan Valley, from Osoyoos to Armstrong boasts the best tree fruit crops in Canada, as well as being an area which produces world class wines. The Okanagan Valley is also known as the "Four Seasons Playground", where tourism is second only to agriculture in economic value to the region.
Featured Location: Douglas Lake
In addition to countless varieties of wildlife, Douglas Lake boasts more than 40 private lakes that are reputed by some North American experts to offer the best trout fly-fishing in the world. More...
Vancouver Island
Known as Canada's Paradise on the Pacific, Vancouver Island, including Victoria and the tranquil Gulf Islands, is a vacation destination with something for everyone.
Inspiring vistas of valleys and vineyards, forests and farmland, sparkling lakes and crystal-clear rivers abound in the picturesque South Central region.
Featured Location: Clayoquot
Sound
On the western shores of Vancouver Island against one of the world's few remaining temperate rainforests lies Clayoquot Sound, with its clear, clean waters teeming with sea life. More...
Featured Location: Cowichan
River
This delightful rural valley is never crowded with fishers and offers some of North America's best Brown trout, Rainbow trout, Steelhead and Salmon fishing at various times of the year. More...
From elegant Victoria to the tranquil Southern Gulf Islands, South Island is a diverse region of urban sophistication, rural charm, and exhilarating Coastal adventures.
Featured Location: Victoria BC
Our second largest city, Victoria, located at the southern tip of Vancouver Island, is the provincial capital. More...
Coast & Mountains
This region offers a diverse range of world class cultural, recreational, natural and wildlife attractions year-round. Our scenic location between ocean and mountains enables a spectacular range of visitor experiences.
Enjoy internationally acclaimed entertainment and attractions in cosmopolitan Vancouver, then drive the Sea to Sky Country with its scenes of glacier carved peaks and waterfalls on your way to Whistler Resort.
Featured Location: Howe Sound
Howe Sound encompasses the coastal waters adjacent to Vancouver and the Sunshine Coast. fishing here is excellent during May and from mid September to mid October. More...
Featured Location: Vancouver, BC
Most of British Columbia's population of four million is located within 120km of the Canada-US border, with over half of the population in the greater Vancouver area. More...
Featured Location: Whistler Resort
Whistler has consistently been voted one of the top 10 golf destination
resorts in the world. Read more about the golfing experiences available
at this holiday mecca.
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Featured Location: Whistler,
Pemberton and Lillooet Valley
Once only accessible by charter floatplane, Whistler was sought out by the rich and famous as a place to relax and enjoy some of the best scenery and trout fishing in Canada. Now accessible by car and air, the Pemberton and Lillooet Valleys offers a variety of lakes, rivers and streams that abound with trout in the spring and Salmon in the Fall. More...
Kootenays & Rockies
The Kootenays border on the Canadian Rocky Mountains, where you will find world class skiing areas, reconditioned gold mines, and hot mineral springs.
The region includes five different, spectacular mountain ranges that create breathtaking mountain and river valleys, each with their own character and each offering an incredible variety of unequalled recreational and getaway opportunities.
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