Destination British Columbia

What’s your dream adventure: 1, 2, or 3? 1. Flying over beautiful ocean views 2. Road-tripping through majestic mountain landscapes 3. Biking through local communities and tasting fresh fare Credit: @todd.byrnes #exploreBC

June 1st marks the beginning of National Indigenous History Month, a time for all Canadians to honour the cultures and contributions of Indigenous Peoples in Canada. This month, and every month, we encourage BC residents and travellers to celebrate the rich, diverse, and living Indigenous cultures in this province and beyond. Seek firsthand experiences and education to inspire your learning beyond the month of June. With more than 200 First Nations, there are a breadth of authentic Indigenous experiences in British Columbia. Here, you can deepen your connection with the land, waters, elements, and wildlife and immerse yourself in the rich living cultures and traditional knowledge of Indigenous peoples. Hear ancestral stories about wildlife and their habitats, visit museums and cultural centres, or spend the night in an Indigenous-owned accommodation. Learn more by downloading @indigenoustourismbc’s trip planning app or visiting https://www.hellobc.com/things-to-do/indigenous-culture/ #exploreBC #IndigenousBC #britishcolumbia

This is the Átl’ka7tsem/Howe Sound Biosphere Region, an area that is a part of the @unesco (United Nations Education, Scientific, and Cultural Organization) Biosphere Regions. These areas hold a global ecological significance, bringing communities together towards a common purpose and inspiring people to find sustainable ways to live, work, and recreate in harmony with nature. Átl’ka7tsem is home to an expansive and biodiverse ecosystem with over 721 native animals that live on land. Beneath the water, there are a vast array of species including glass sponge reefs, thought to be extinct 40 million years ago. Surrounding these wildlife are 2-million-year-old volcanoes and ancient glaciers, all important to sustaining the lifeforms on these lands. To learn more about this region, as well as BC’s other two biosphere regions, head to @howesoundbiosphere @mtarrowsmithbr @clayoquotbiospheretrust 🌎 #exploreBC #EarthDay #earthday2023

Which restaurant in BC gets you like this? ⁣ ⁣ Credit: @madisonreardan while with @kawatsitours in Northern Vancouver Island.⁣ ⁣ #exploreBC

As the days get warmer it's important to remain alert and take care of the environments around us. Wherever your activities take you this weekend, make sure you take the necessary protocols to prevent and report wildfires. ⁣ ⁣ As conditions can change quickly, we encourage visitors to always check the latest, official, on-the-ground information to make informed travel decisions before and during their trip, and urge everyone to respect area restrictions/evacuations in place to help support fire suppression efforts. ⁣ ⁣ Report a wildfire by dialing *5555 on a cellphone or calling toll-free: 1-800-663-5555⁣. To find out the latest wildfire information, check Drive BC for road closures, the BC Wildfire Service for an interactive map, and Emergency Info BC for alerts.⁣

Learn the relationship between Indigenous communities and the wildlife that surrounds us. Listen to the stories while being immersed in an awe-inspiring experience. Head over to our link in bio to learn more about Indigenous wildlife tours. ⁣ ⁣ Photos: @westcoastlife ⁣ 1. Lagoon Cove with @seawolfadventures⁣ 2. Northern Vancouver Island with @coastalrainforestsafaris⁣ 3. Thompson Sound with @seawolfadventures⁣ 4. Vancouver Island with @coastalrainforestsafaris ⁣ ⁣ #exploreBC

Eat your greens 🌿 Credit: @apreswheeler #exploreBC

Bike through towering peaks at this wilderness alpine trail near Smithers. ⁣ ⁣ Credit: Robin O'Neill at Cronin Pass⁣ ⁣ #exploreBC⁣

Reminiscing of alpine flowers ✨ Soon the first wildflowers will sprout in high alpine terrain as hiking season begins.⁣ ⁣ Credit: @pnwmedia in Kootenay National Park, East Kootenay⁣ ⁣ #exploreBC

When someone says "let's go on a trip" ⁣ ⁣ Credit: @geoffheith at Winter Harbour, northern Vancouver Island. ⁣ ⁣ #exploreBC

Where is this waterfall? Comment your guesses! 👇⁣ Hint: it's located in central BC. ⁣ ⁣ Credit: @jfjellner11⁣ ⁣ #exploreBC

Imagine you're here... ⁣ ⁣ Credit: @russell.depeel while visiting Pacific Rim National Park. ⁣ ⁣ #exploreBC