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COAST-TO-COAST PRIDE � BRITISH COLUMBIA
OFFICIALLY
CANADIAN SINCE...
Two members of the North West Company,
Simon Fraser and David Thompson,
established the first European settlement in
present-day British Columbia during the early
1800s. The region was mainly used for the fur
trade and remained largely undeveloped for
the next 50 years or so, contrasting with the
rapid development underway in Eastern Canada.
In 1849 the British government invested in
colonizing the area, and James Douglas became
the first governor of the colony of Vancouver
Island in 1851.
Things were relatively calm during the next
few years, but this quiet period came to an
abrupt halt when gold was discovered along
the lower Fraser River in 1858. Gold -seekers
flocked to the area and eventually formed a
second colony, this one on the mainland,
called British Columbia. In 1871, the 12,000
non -Aboriginal residents of the Vancouver island
and British Columbia colonies agreed to join
Canada as a single province, on the condition
that the federal government build a
transcontinental railroad to link them to the
economic mainstays of the east. British
Columbia entered Confederation on July 20,
1871; 15 years later, the much -delayed
Canadian Pacific Railway finally reached the
province's southwest coast.
NOT TO BE MISSED
If you're headed out West to explore
beautiful British Columbia, expect the
experience to be a memorable one. This
Pacific Northwest paradise has it all:
ocean breezes, mountain views,
incredible food, world-class wine, rich
history, vibrant culture and year-round
festivals and events — not to mention
Canada's warmest weather.
During your visit, you could:
• Spend a few hours exploring
Canada's first and oldest Chinatown
in Victoria, or its biggest in Vancouver.
• Skinny dip at Wreck Beach.
• Swim in the warmest freshwater lake
in Canada, Osoyoos Lake.
• Experience the West Coast Special:
skiing and golfing on the same day.
• Enjoy the booming waft beer scene at
one of 100+ breweries and brew pubs.
Alternatively, join the fun during
Vancouver Craft Beer Week, the
Great Canadian Beer Festival or the
Okanagan Fest-of-Ale.
• Travel back to the gold rush era at
Barkerville Historic Town.
• Discover the province's diverse
Aboriginal heritage at the Squamish
Lil'wat Cultural Centre, the Haida Village
Centre or the Nk'mip Desert Cultural
Centre.
• Embrace the pristine remoteness of the
Great Bear Rainforest, the world's
largest intact temperate rainforest
and only place where it's possible to
glimpse a majestic Spirit bear.
• Take in the majesty of Canada's
highest waterfall at Strathcona
Provincial Park, on Vancouver Island. At
440 metres, Della Falls is eight times
taller than Ontario's Niagara Falls!
• Leam about Arctic exploration at the
Vancouver Maritime Museum, prehistory
at the Dinosaur Discovery Gallery, a the
fur trade era at Fort Langley National
Historic Site.
• Tour one or several of BC's 200+
wineries, located mainly in the
gorgeous Okanagan Valley.
• Attend the annual International
Bathtub Race in Nanaimo. Participants
must make their way to the finish line
while staying afloat in a modified
bathtub. It's quite the sight to behold!
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DID YOU KNOW?
• British Columbia is one of North America's largest film
production centres. The province's stunning scenery
was featured in the Twilight series. The Hurt Locker. The
Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants and Dawn of the Planet
of the Apesamong many other movies and TV shows.
• Rumour has it that from 1947 to 1986 it was illegal to
sell a stove in Vancouver — but only on Wednesdays.
• Nessie who? Okanagan Lake is the purported home of
B.C.'s own sea monster. named Ogopogo.
• B.C, has a surprising collection of roadside attractions.
including The worlds largest tiro soldier. push lawnmower.
chainsaw. hockey stick and cross-country skis.
• Sasquatch sightings abound in B.C.. and there's even
a provincial park named after the elusive hairy creature
located in one of its rumoured hangouts. Campers beware'
• The electric oven. egg carton and walkie-talkie were all
invented in British Columbia.
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DEMONYM
People from B.C. are called British Columbians
PROVINCIAL NICKNAME
The Pacific Province
OFFICIAL MOTTO
Splendor sine occasu (Splendour without diminishment)
LICENCE PLATE SLOGANS
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Beautiful British Columbia
A special Olympic licence plate inscribed "The Best
Place On Earth" was available between 2007 and 2010
in celebration of the Vancouver Winter Olympics