The Canadian Rockies and the Inland Passage's fjords provide some of British Columbia's renowned and spectacular scenery, which forms the backdrop and context for a growing outdoor adventure and ecotourism industry. The Okanagan region is one of the premier wine-growing regions in Canada. The small rural towns of Penticton, Oliver, and Osoyoos have some of the warmest summer climates in Canada and provide hospitality to visitors from around the world.

Much of Vancouver Island is covered by a temperate rain forest, one of a mere handful of such ecosystems in the world (others being on the Olympic Peninsula of Washington state and in Chile).

British Columbia Parks - Venture into the most beautiful and challenging natural vonders of Canada. Travel from the steep, rugged mountains, warm, moist climate and wide variety of plant and animal life typical of Glacier National Park of Canada to the dense old-growth rainforest of giant cedar and pine. Discover unique nature and ancient trails and culture of the first nations.