Spring is a great time to strap on your skis or snowboard and head to the backcountry for a truly spectacular snow adventure. Rough it or go for luxury accommodations and gourmet meals at one of the many backcountry lodges, cabins or huts in BC.

What better way for tourists to experience local culture than through a great meal? There’s no doubt that culinary tourists are adventurers, exploring new territory through food and drink, and to whet their appetite the West Coast has fabulous fare and some of the finest chefs and culinary establishments in the world. Discover why culinary tourism is on the rise in BC.

Begin your adventure with a splash! Whale watching and marine life adventure tours offer great opportunities to see rare and beautiful animals like killer whales, porpoises, dolphins and sea lions. Learn about low-impact whale watching and other ecotourism adventures on BC’s West Coast, as well as how you can contribute to local conservation efforts by reporting sightings of whales and dolphins.

This beautiful group of BC islands promise awesome kayaking and wilderness camping for organized adventurers seeking escape to the remote areas near Pacific Rim National Park, off of Vancouver Island’s west coast. The Broken Group Islands feature lagoons, sandbars, blowholes, arches and secluded anchorages. For the cultural adventure seeker, there are ancient native middens, village fortifications, stone fish traps and archaeological sites to stimulate your imagination in this traditional territory of the Nuu-chah-nulth people.

Explorer Captain George Vancouver (1757–1798) was an officer in the Royal Navy, best known for his exploration of the Pacific Northwest, including the shores of modern-day Alaska, British Columbia, Washington and Oregon. The cities of Vancouver, BC, and Vancouver, WA are named after him. Coastlines charts the course of Capt. George Vancouver’s voyages, discussing his incredible contribution to the discovery of places along BC’s West Coast.

Whether your ideal escape is a yoga retreat or a spa weekend, a wine tour or a ziplining adventure—the possibilities are endless for creating a special trip (even if it’s in your hometown) that’s just for the gals or just for the guys.