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British Columbia Travel and Information Guide
British Columbia is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Canada and this not without reason. The pacific province has a lot to offer. The diversity of this province make British Columbia to a favourite spot for travelers from all the world. Endless kilometres of coasts with breathtaking panoramas, countless inlets, and islands and the never ending mountain ranges of Rocky and Coast Mountains with thousands of lakes in between can be found in this beautiful province.

The pacific coast is lined with many rain forests that are unique in this kind. British Columbia has all climate zones - from glaciers in the mountain ranges, to rain forest on the coast and moderate climate in the interior, up to the desert zones in the southern parts, where even the cactus find its home. Besides cosmopolitan cities such as Vancouver and Victoria British Columbia offers an incomparable nature that is partly still untouched. This is where vacation dreams come from. No wonder why so many visitors are mad about this province and many of them even consider immigration.

Arrival
The most common way to British Columbia is via Vancouver by plane. In the summer months there are daily non-stop flights from Europe. Flights are offered by Air Canada and Lufthansa as well as by British Airways. British Airways flights generally have a stop over in London. You should compare prices as there are many specials you can benefit from. Swiss Air offers service from Switzerland.

Traveling within British Columbia
We recommend a rental car or RV as roads are usually in good conditions in the southern part of British Columbia. For those of you, who intend to discover the north of the province should consider renting a 4-wheel drive vehicle as gravel roads are fairly common. This applies also to those individuals who consider exploring the wilderness. However you should make up your mind before signing your rental contract as many vehicles may not be used on unpaved roads. This is especially important for RV renters.

For the more adventurous traveler a bus ride with Greyhound might be just what you are looking for. The network is broad and prices are reasonable.

For the romantic tourist there are trains available to explore the province and besides regular routes also sightseeing trains are available. Between Jasper/Calgary and Vancouver the legendary Rocky Mountaineer offers a romantic train ride through the beautiful Rocky Mountains. If you would like to experience the most spectacular route you should consider the Caribou Prospector, which is a simple train for adventurers.