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Northern British Columbia

Canada – Northern British Columbia

Northern British Columbia is one of the most remote and sparsely populated regions of North America, with an average of one person per 15km² (6 miles²). The land’s loneliness and sheer natural beauty is staggering. Travellers looking for immense forests, gigantic mountains, roaring rivers, abundant wildlife and freedom from big crowds, will enjoy this region. Like the rest of British Columbia, the outdoor activities are seemingly endless inn both winter and summer. ... More

Central British Columbia

Canada – Central British Columbia

Central British Columbia is also known as Cariboo Country. This is Canada’s wild west. Opened to settlement by the short-lived gold rush of the 1860s it is an area of history and diverse scenery stretching from the eastern Cariboo mountains through the dry inland ranching country to the lush fjorded coast. ... More

island-of-Newfoundland

The island of Newfoundland

The island of Newfoundland and the northern mainland region of Labrador make up one of the most pristine wilderness areas in the world.
The life and culture of the province has largely been shaped by the generations of fishermen who have made this their home, and the coastline is dotted with ‘outports’; tiny fishing villages which are only accessible by boat. The inhabitants of the province speak a unique English dialect; their distinct accent, with strong lilting inflections, is frequently complemented by the use of colourful idioms. ... More

British-Columbia

Discover British Columbia

brLush inland valleys and rugged mountains, magnificent beaches and forested islands: This western province has an abundance of natural beauty. There are plenty of opportunities for whale- and nature-watching, as well as for skiing, golfing, fishing, and kayaking, or you can simply relax in a peaceful country inn. Your visit may take you to places as different as small coastal and island towns, the Anglophile city of Victoria, and a re-created native village.British Columbia, Canda’s westernmost province, harbors Pacific beaches, verdant islands, year-round skiing, world-class fishing—a wealth of outdoor action and beauty. The people of the province are a similarly heterogeneous mix: descendants of the original Native American peoples and 19th-century British and European settlers and more recent immigrants from Asia and Eastern Europe. ... More

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