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The westernmost province of Canada, on the Pacific Ocean.

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British Columbia is the westernmost province in . Its capital is Victoria while the largest city is Vancouver . It borders and Washington state. is the largest airport serving the province, with direct flights to Asia, the US west coast and South America

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Where was this picture of Squamish, BC captured?

Can I access, by private car, the location where the photo below was captured?
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How far north from Vancouver can you get by train?

If I start in Vancouver, there are certainly trains heading east and north (and south). What I want to know is how far north I can get using just trains, if I start in Vancouver, BC? And are they running during all seasons?
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Which mountains in the Lower Mainland, BC can be ascended by private car in the summer?

Like Cypress Mountain (via Cypress Bowl Rd.) and Mount Seymour (via Mt. Seymour Road), what satisfies these criteria: They must be located within the following (demarcated) area: My grandparents wish to drive upward to enjoy scenery at higher…
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Is it safe to drive at night in the Canadian Rockies?

As part of a road trip, I am thinking of crossing the Canadian Rockies by car during night time, from Banff, AB to Kamloops, BC. I am aware that some areas in Canada are not recommended to be driven through at night, mostly because of large animals…
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What are typical Canadian meal times?

I'm preparing a trip to British Columbia (Kootenays area) in early August, and since I like to organise my days in detail (all the way from getting up to going to bed) in order to get the most out of my time, I'd like to have a heads-up on general…
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Options for cooking own food while traveling to Canada?

I'm planning to travel to Canada on my own for about one month in British Columbia area, I'll be in Vancouver part of the time, and I'll want to see more of the area. I'm looking for options for making my own food, or travel with health conscious…
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Where did I take this picture in Similkameen Valley in 2010?

Can you identify this windy trail please on a mountain slope? I remember driving a motor vehicle. I do not remember hiking up a mountain to take this picture, in Similkameen Valley B.C. in May 2010. Helen Mills confirms this is Hedley. She…
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Visiting Salmon Glacier, near Stewart, British Columbia (Canada)/Hyder, Alaska (USA)

Near the southernmost point of the British Columbia, Canada/Alaska, USA border is a beautiful glacier named Salmon Glacier. Apparently this glacier can be visited using a gravel road from the town of Stewart, BC, via Hyder, Alaska. Have any of you…
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Banff to Vancouver via Kootenay and Okanagan valley in three days: does it make sense?

In July I'll spend some days in Banff, and a few days after that I'll need to catch a flight in Vancouver. I would like to spend as many days as possible in Vancouver, so I'd like to keep the trip fairly short. The shortest possible route seems to…
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Walking back down Grouse Mountain, after doing the Grouse Grind?

While I'm in Vancouver next week, I'm (weather permitting) planning to do the Grouse Grind hike up Grouse Mountain. Once up at the top there, I expect I'll do a few of the trails around the top, but then there's the question of getting back…
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Is it safe and legal to sleep in car -*not* RV- in Canada (Alberta and BC)?

I'm going to be driving from Edmonton to Vancouver in August and splitting it into 3-4 days. I also don't want to spend money on accommodation and want to experience living in a car for sometime. Is it safe and to sleep in a car in smaller towns…
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Things to see/do between Victoria and Ucluelet on Vancouver Island?

I'm planning to spend a few days on Vancouver Island with some friends in a few weeks time. Our rough plan is a day or so in Victoria, then drive out to Ucluelet to go sea kayaking, then return to Victoria to depart. The drive from Victoria to…
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Can I know in advance if I need to reserve a spot on BC Ferries?

I recently travelled on BC Ferries (in British Columbia, Canada) and I made an online reservation for my car and me, which is billed 15 dollars per trip. When arriving near the ferry terminal through one of the main highways, there were traffic…
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Where's this in Lillooet BC?

Google Images furnished nothing. Where was this photo taken from ? Can I access by private sedan where this girl is standing? Any hiking required?
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Is there a bag storage facility in Whistler?

I'm planning to travel to Whistler by bus for a skiing trip. Is there a place close to the skiing gondolas where I can leave my bag for a few hours?
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