Vancouver is the jewel of Canada’s ruggedly beautiful Pacific Coast, offering British Columbia vacationers much to see and do (see our previous post). British Columbia vacation rentals on iTrip.net make a perfect jumping-off point for short excursions to sample all British Columbia has to offer.
Across the bay from Vancouver, Vancouver Island is a charming mix of Victorian elegance and rugged, untouched wilderness. At the southern tip of the island is Victoria, the provincial capital and one of the oldest cities in the Pacific Northwest. Home of the world-famous Butchart gardens, Victoria boasts numerous excellent museums, parks and historic buildings. Of particular note is the fascinating Royal British Columbia Museum which traces the province’s history and culture. For a taste of life in the Victorian era, take in the elegant formal English tea at the historic Fairmont Empress Hotel overlooking the harbor.
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Visitors can enjoy a pleasant stroll through Beacon Hill Park to admire the flowers and peacocks. Children will enjoy feeding the ducks and petting the animals at the children’s farm. A visit to the quirky Victoria Bug Zoo is also popular with children. The whole family will enjoy traveling by water taxi to one of the harbor restaurants. End your evening with a stroll along the harbor to admire the dramatically lit parliament buildings.
From the coast into the mountains, Whistler showcases the beauty of the Canadian mountains. Site of the 2010 Olympic Winter Games, this charming alpine village is the site of one of North America’s top-rated ski resorts;, but in summer it becomes a hub of outdoor activity. Golfing, hiking, biking, kayaking and horseback riding draw many summer vacationers. But Whistler also offer adrenaline-pumping sports like whitewater rafting, ziplines, paragliding, bungee jumping, heli-hiking and mountain biking. World-class spas, gourmet restaurants and boutique shopping round out a visit to Whistler.
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