Westcoast Story

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.

It’s amazing to consider that in 1965 discussions took place proposing to demolish Victoria’s emblematic Fairmont Empress Hotel and replace it with a contemporary high-rise equivalent. The feeling was that it had deteriorated into an embarrassment.

From 2010 merchandising and architecture to rare historical artifacts, interest and appreciation of Northwest Coast Aboriginal art is on the rise.

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Maple leaves may rule the fall but spring belongs to the flowering cherry tree. As the clouds lift and the snow recedes from local hills, Vancouver’s cherry trees burst into colour.

With their bright white bodies and bold yellow and blue stripes, Harbour Air’s glowing aircraft are a part of the fabric of life on the West Coast.

If you’ve ever lived in an older house, chances are you’ve wondered about the life it had before you arrived.

Victoria Harbour is the epicentre of Vancouver Island.

The robust daily traffic across its glittering shores—including float planes, ferries, cruise ships, pleasure craft, fishing ve