When you go...and you must, you will realize it is so much better in person. The quiet, the smell of pine and fresh mountain air. It is a spiritual experience.

I was born in BC, just outside Vancouver. I work in the film industry here. One of the things that attracted the industry from Los Angeles, is the variety of climates that we have here. For filming, turn in one direction, and you have ocean. Turn in another direction, and you have mountains and glaciers. Turn in yet another direction, travel for 2-3 hours east and you have wine country which includes desert conditions, with rattle snakes and all! There is almost no need for a film crew to travel very far to get the setting they want. You should visit Mert! We'd love to have you❤

I love watching the beauty of Canada through the eyes of a non Canadian!

I am 2nd gen Canadian born in BC. My heritage is Icelandic. Being Canadian allows me to travel the world without being impeded. I have travelled ... from Shanghai to Nairobi, from Moscow to Brazil, and from Iran to North Korea. A Canadian is welcomed around the world.

BC has a different vibe than other parts of Canada, partly because it developed quite separately, and partly because of the coast . The Rockies are an immense barrier and the railway was only joined through them in about 1850. The coast and forests are also insanely abundant and can sustain life year round with little hardship. This didn’t just apply to settlers, the difference in lifestyle and culture go back many thousands of years. On the prairies, the 1st Nations might have a nomadic lifestyle, following the buffalo, or moving to regions as various plants or crops ripen. In the north they may have followed the caribou or whatever. On the West Coast people lived from the ocean and forest, building villages and living in long houses. Some of the villagers might go and camp at a spot for a salmon run or something, but food was taken back to the villages. When settlers came, it was from the Pacific, so while there were lots of English, and other Europeans, there were also Hawaiians, Chinese, Japanese etc. The East coast of Canada was seen as more of a place to be settled and built up along the lines of European norms, while the West Coast was much wilder and seen more of a place for resources. Just south of Squamish is the Brittannia Mine. It’s now a tourist attraction and used in hundreds of movies. At one time it was the biggest producing copper mine in the 'British Empire'. Squamish itself is at the head of a valley, with part of the valley being reasonably productive farmland. At one point the only crop really grown there was hops. And they were grown exclusively for the British government who imported them to make India Pale Ale, which was exported from England in huge quantities to the British troops who were occupying India - where the water was frequently unsafe to drink. The mountains here are tectonic, forced up from the earths crust, which means many minerals are forced up in the folds. Coal mines, iron, copper, sulphur etc. many of these minerals were mined and shipped around the Empire to keep it supplied. But it was never settled and developed the way the east was.

I live on Vancouver Island and never tire seeing what the Island offers. British Columbia is so vast it would take a lot of time to see all of the sights. I am so grateful to all the Vloggers who post such great videos of places around the world - too many for me to see personally but enriching all the same.

If you’re going to go through the best of each Canadian province I suggest just going in sequence from BC eastward, to get a feel for the changes as you move across the county. Enjoying your videos!

I was born and reared in Newfoundland, and have been living in British Columbia for 28 years. Canada is beauty beyond compare. I am forever blessed and grateful to live in Canada. It is an immense country, with every province and territory having a different appeal. Canada is worth seeing, but you won't be able to see even a fraction of it on your average vacation. So, Mert, if you visit, come for a long while. I have been blessed to have visited a lot of these beautiful places, and they are even more beautiful in person. As for moving here, Vancouver is a very expensive city to live in. Research and be prepared. You'll love it.

Watching this on Vancouver Island, after growing up in the Golden Horseshoe of Southern Ontario....it's a different world out here.

I'm from Alberta and as a kid we camped near Vernon every year. When you do visit (and you must), remember that Canada is BIG. The Okanogan valley is 4-5 hours from Vancouver so it's not really a day trip visit. And some of the national parks listed here are 8-10 hours from the Airport in Vancouver through winding mountain roads. So give yourself some time. When you do visit the Okanogan don't forget to look out for Ogopogo! It's Nessie's little brother. Yes we have an ancient sea creature hiding in one of our deep lakes too!!

I've travelled across Canada many times and every time it just takes my breath away. Every province has it's beauty along with the people. The beauty of living in Canada is when you want to get away from people you can.

Can’t believe they didn’t mention the rainforests!

You ask so many questions Mert :) Victoria is a small pretty city and is the capital of BC. You asked if some of these places are busy and yes a few are like Whistler, Victoria, Vancouver, Tofino, the Okanagan, but when asked by a German tourist once while hiking in Starathcona Park, "where are all the people" I just laughed and said I have seen about 20 people coming and going on this trail and that is a lot. Most of us live within a few miles of relatively pristine wilderness and there are so many places to choose from, people can be in the same areas as you and you may never see them. Now THAT is British Columbia!

Yes, as a BC resident, feel very proud to live in such a beautiful place. I think it’s safe to say that locals take advantage of the beautiful places as much as possible. In Vancouver it’s all about being outside and walking, even when it rains, as it does a lot. My dad wilderness hiked in BC every summer for 29 years. Some in good weather, some inclement. But beautiful all the same.

Vancouver Island is also home to the spirit bear... they are white black bears

Thanks for all your great comments about BC. I have lived in many provinces of Canada but consider BC to be my home province. I have lived is Squamish BC for the past 33 years and while it is a small town it is only 40min drive from downtown Vancouver. I can tell you that the view of Howe Sound, the local mountains, the spectacular waterfalls never gets stale or unappreciated.

I'm from BC, and I've often said if I was told I could never leave the province again in my life I wouldn't care because there is a lifetime of incredible natural beauty and wonder to explore here. I'm 48, and it never gets old. Vancouver has been a wonderful city to call home, but the only thing I'd change about my situation as I get older is a growing desire to leave the city behind and live in a smaller community, perhaps even rural living.

It's so good to see your excitement. I am BC resident born and raised - currently reside in Squamish. The best way I could describe BC from my eyes is " there is the best spot just around the next corner"....then "nahh there is a better spot just up the road." It's pretty much endless from the north to the south. You can dirt bike, snowmobile and go boating all in same day. Best to just get out and enjoy it. BC is just the start if you consider the Yukon just above. Largest mountain in Canada is up there worth a little discovery

I was born and raised on the Northwest Coast of B.C. and while it is a beautiful place I gotta point out that it is very much wild. My hometown has pretty much all the predators near me, ranging from both Black and Grizzly Bears to Wolves, Wolverines and Mountain Lions (Puma is another name for them) along with Deer and Moose. If you got a tour guide then stay with them, Nature is beautiful but she’s more unforgiving than man.

I took a drive from Vancouver Island to Vernon. Started with a ferry ride then drove through the city followed by beautiful mountain drive, (included snowstorm - in July). Drove through a desert (even had tumbleweed), by beautiful lakes etc. Saw bear, deer, mountain goats, rabbits. Went from big city to small towns to areas where (except for the bull that chased my sister when we stopped to pee) we were completely alone. Drive (including 1 1/2 hour on ferry - dolphins) was under 8 hours including stops. (we went the scenic route). If you like to swim, boat, fish, ski, bike, paddle board, camp, hike etc. (yes, wine tasting) BC is the place to be. If you like city life - Vancouver has it all. Only real downside... EXPENSIVE. Squamish is less than an hours drive to the city.

No issues finding a quiet piece of paradise, my friend.

I live in Ontario, but Vancouver stole my heart in less than 5 minutes. There are some beautiful cities in Canada, Québec City, Ottawa, Halifax, and the waterfront of Toronto.. There is something truly special, however, about Vancouver and the people that live there. It is a truly wonderful city.

I was born in British Columbia and now live in Vancouver. Im filled with awe of all the wonderful places and culture in the rest of Canada, but I must say that B.C. Really has it all.

When travelling in Canada you have to remember that it is BIG. The east coast of Canada is closer to the U.K. than it is to the west coast. 80 hours driving time and covers 6 time zones. Plan accordingly.

As I watch this from my workshop in south east Vancouver, I look out my big picture windows facing north and my view is Grouse Mountain and the Lions Peaks. I don't take it for granted, I've lived her for 30 plus years, and I still find myself going "Wow" a few times a week, like I'm on holiday. I wouldn't live anywhere else, except maybe Scotland.

I grew up in North Vancouver right on the boundary of the city and the mountains. It was an awesome place to grow up. I've been hiking, kayaking, canoeing, and cross country skiing all my life. I'm now semi-retired and I live in northern BC. Vancouver is a beautiful setting and it has a lot going for it but it has become too crowded for my liking. I still enjoy outdoor recreation every day of my life. I feel very fortunate to have a little forested acreage of my own. I don't take it for granted at all. I feel very lucky. I live in the midst of the absolutely vast northern boreal forest. I have every kind of boreal forest creature you can imagine, and some you can't, wander through my property on a regular basis, and some live here year round. And yes, it gets cold here, but that's part of the charm as far as I'm concerned. Winter is my favourite season and I ski, snowshoe, and/or dogsled on most days. I moved north in order to have a longer snowier winter. Global warming is noticeably affecting us and winters are getting milder and shorter but they are still substantial. The winter is in fact so long and cold that you would think that nothing could live here. But then summer is so lush and green that you would think that we don't even have a winter. The seasons are all quite exaggerated. You would be surprised how cold it is in winter, and how hot it is in summer. I've been to pretty much all those places in the video and dozens more all over the province. If you want to know more feel free to ask me (you can find my contact details in my profile).

Victoria is our provincial capital, it is an older place. The British looking building is the BC parliament building, and was in fact built by the British government in the 1890's. During WW2 it even was considered to be used for housing the Royal Family in case the Germans took over Britain.

I live in Québec but love visiting British Columbia. What I really enjoy about Vancouver is that it's walkable city. Victoria is even more beautiful than Vancouver. The rest of the province has stunning scenery and is worth driving through, taking smaller roads, such as around the Lake Slocan area. It's a fairly big province so you need to take the time to see all the different areas.

British Columbians can tend to take all the natural beauty for granted because we live with it every day, so it's nice to see it through someone else's eyes. Victoria (yes, named after Queen Victoria, hence the British influence) is the capital city of BC and is the mildest/warmest/most temperate climate in Canada. At this tiime of year, while much of the country is mired in snow and ice, daffodils are blooming and cherry blossoms are budding in Victoria. Although Vancouver Island is gorgeous, it's a three-hour (expensive) ferry ride to get there, so there are a lot of retirees.

The Okanagan area is about a 4hr. drive from Vancouver and well worth the visit. Raising a family in Vancouver is full of activities for all. Travel is easy and close by even for a weekend getaway. You can easily traverse the province for any landscape you choose.

Victoria is our Provincial capital. Victoria is a wonderful laid back city that is easy to get around. It has a British feel with the red double decker buses, lovely gardens and friendly people. You can have a high tea at the Empress Hotel. The East and West Kootenays is another great area to visit with many parks and hikes to go on. Look up Nelson Kaslo and Cranbrook area. The Indigenous culture is also an area to discover and unique to each area. We have it all…forests, rain forests, deserts, prairies, ocean, lakes etc…🙋🏻‍♀️

Whistler deserves its reputation as the best skiing around. I never did get a chance to go in the summer for mountain biking. That said, my local mountains are challenging/punishing enough. I'm personally in love with the Salish sea. The waters between Vancouver island and the mainland. All sorts of little coves, inlets and harbors you can explore via sailboat. It's practically impossible to cross my yard and not step in deer crap. There's elk too, but that's large enough to spot before it ends up on your boots. A few hundred meters in one direction gets me to the ocean. A few hundred the other way for a lake and some good trout fishing. 2 pound cutthroats on the first cast or two are pretty common. I'll take crappy boots and good fishing over the insanity of city life any day. BC rocks!

Born and raised in Vancouver. I loved the landscape growing up but it wasn’t until I moved to Alberta (for 9 years) that I realized how much I took the nature and lifestyle for granted. I have since moved back to BC and couldn’t be happier. BC will never stop amazing me with its beauty. And yes, I do feel lucky to have it all at my doorstep!

That big building as you called it, looking very British, is in fact The Empress Hotel. They do an English high tea thats wonderful apparently.

I was born in Vancouver, grew up here, I love it. Yes, we do take all this for granted because we are fortunate enough to see all this beauty every day! You MUST come, you will love it!! There are many, many places you can go to find quiet and peace and no other people.

Well, you started with the most beautiful province, in my opinion! I was born here in BC, but also lived in Ontario for 5.5 years. I've driven between those 2 provinces several times. I'm really quite content living and vacationing in BC, it is so diverse! I've been to many places, but watching this video there are so many more I'd like to see! There are SO many different types of landscape. Mountains, rainforest, lakes, dry/desert-like (with cacti and rattlesnakes), waterfalls, the great Fraser River, hot springs, etc.

I live in BC, & have been to many of the places shown, & lived in a few. To answer your question, my son & I were taking a drive to our cabin (yep, it's on a lake) & we had a discussion about how we never tire of the beauty we see every day. So, for us at least, we appreciate & enjoy our province & country every day

As he said at the end of the video, there are so many more beautiful places in BC. He stayed pretty much in the southern area. I live in Kitimat, BC. It's on the ocean, in a valley, surrounded by the mountains. There is so much to do and see here in nature. All the surrounding towns in my area are just as beautiful. Following the Skeena River, going to Stewart, BC, to see the ice glacier and surrounding land, up the Nass to the lava beds, heading up to Dease Lake to check out Boya Lake, Prince Rupert, BC and the ocean view it provides. It's endless. I don't take it for granted and have no desire to travel outside of Canada. You can spend your lifetime exploring Canada.

I am very thankful for the forefathers who had the foresight to set all our national parks in the savior of so much of our beautiful provinces .😊

I used to work a stone quarry up on the side of a mountain in the BC Rockies near Golden BC. On my way back from work one time I met a Scottish couple who were wandering the back country trails. The gentleman said "we've grand scenery in Scotland...but nothing as grand as this' as he waved his hand at arms length at the view of the mountains. I've been in these mountains so much for so long I guess I don't appreciate them as much as I should, but I'm glad others do!

They mentioned Chilliwack in the bonus section. The Chilliwack River Valley is a lesser known area, which has rugged, less developed trail hikes with beautiful lakes and mountains. If you are looking for a less touristy experience, this is where to go. The hikes tend to be on the more challenging side, but worth the effort. I recommend Mt. Cheam, Goat's Ridge, Upper and Lower Pierce Lakes (along with Mt. MacFarlane summit).

9:05 - That beach is called English Bay - and it was palm trees along the street.

Mert I was born in Vancouver but have moved to a few other places including overseas. My father was in the Canadian Army so we were posted every 4 years or so.W e ended getting posted back to Vancouver in 19 60's and have been lucky enough to be stationed in Vancouver itself. As a young teen, my friends and I travelled all over the Lower Mainland including Whistler. So many fond memories to keep until the day I'm no longer on this earth. We always felt safe while making our way all over the Province.

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I grew up in Victoria and now live in central Vancouver Island. Vancouver Island is paradise on earth. You could surf, play golf, and ski all in the same day. A culture based on the ocean and the lush forests with a combination of First Nations and British traditions. A very multicultural population with a thriving arts and culinary scene. We love nature and most people have a healthy lifestyle spending a lot of time outdoors all year round. British Columbia is an incredible province with literally endless adventure. You could easily do a video of 100 places you need to see in BC

Vancouver Island is a jem. I love the Island lifestyle, not to mention the palm trees that blow my mind the first time. Yoho is also known for the burgess shales where some on the strangest and oldest fossils in the world are from. I think you should look at the provinces from west to east since you started in BC, try Alberta next.

I live in Alberta, Canada and can say that a lot of the big name places are packed with people. Like Banff, and Jasper. There're plenty of places in Canada to get away from everything though as we have a very low population density.

Maybe I’m biased but to me British Columbia is one of the most beautiful places in the world.

#8 Kootenay Park ... you have found my secret place to live ... actually I'm a bit further south east from Invemere but basically in the same region. You will not find a more beautiful region or nicer people than here. It is hard to wipe the smile from my face.

I was born in BC and lived for many years on the Sunshine Coast. It was, indeed, a remarkable place to live. Natural beauty, wonderful walking trails & the ocean just outside my door. Never mind the extraordinary encounters with wildlife: black bears, coyotes, wolves, bob cats and on one memorable occasion - a grizzly. It really was like living in paradise and I never took it for granted. If I felt like a trip to the city (Vancouver) - I took a 30 minute drive to the ferry, and after a very scenic 45 minute ferry ride and a short drive, I was in downtown Vancouver. I would have spent the remainder of my life there but for one thing: it was “discovered.” Property values - once reasonable - shot through the roof. I rented and my house changed hands repeatedly until it was bought by a greedy developer who turned into an air B&B (similar happened to many people I knew). Those of us who couldn’t afford to buy were driven out. Now it is a community primarily of the rich, older people - with much less diversity. And sadly, this is fairly common theme in BC (a wag once said BC stands for “Bring Cash”). Those of us who have lived in BC all our lives are finding ourselves in a an increasingly perilous situation because there is so little affordable housing - to rent or own. It is a difficult, frustrating state of affairs - and is, in my imo, the greatest challenge facing Canada as a country. We need to address our lack of decent, affordable housing or Canada stands to become a nation where only the wealthy enjoy a great quality of life.

Canadians greatly value and visit our close proximity to pristine nature. I would be uncomfortable leaving someplace without that close connection.

Ontario is a beautiful province . from Niagara Falls to the great Algonquin Park this is where the group of seven painted many of their great paintings .

Don’t like to brag, sorry. But virtually every province (& territory) has an amazing collection of diverse National Parks, all extremely beautiful, and amazing cities in between. I’m Québecoise, & 💙 my province, but would teleport to Halifax, Victoria, and any part of Newfoundland on the regular if I could. It’s wicked-good, all of it.

Hello from the Sunshine Coast of BC! Living within this beauty is never tiring and I get to wake up to a mountain view and hiking trails in a minutes walk. I grew up in Winnipeg but visited BC with my school and cried when I had to leave and vowed when I was old enough to move, I would come back. And I did as soon as I could and never a day have I regretted it, I came alive here. I’ve lived a few different places in BC and all were beautiful but I love laid back living and the small towns that make up the Sunshine Coast. If I were to life in a city in BC, it would be Victoria. It is beautiful and vibrant and access to all the trails, mountains, ocean on the Island. Haven’t been to the East coast but that also looks stunning and the house prices are much better.

Born and raised in Vancouver, and it is an AMAZING backyard

Live in Calgary but used to go to BC for business. Loved being in Vancouver, wonderful restaurants and business life. Went whale watching, which you can access from the downtown piers. Sometime soon I will take a ferry tour of the Haidi Gwai (formerly known as the Queen Charlotte Islands) and the Sunshine Coast.

I briefly lived in BC and have visited there many times, including an epic hitch-hike from the southern end to the northern border with the Yukon (and beyond). This video selects a handful of places, all from the southern third of the province. They are all reasonably accessible. But the northern two thirds of the province are MUCH wilder, and there are spectacular wonders there, many of which can only be reached with great difficulty. . . . When wine started to be produced commercially in Canada, it was pretty lame stuff. Canada was, of course, much better represented by its unrelenting thirst for and production of whiskey. But Canadian vintners worked their asses off, breeding and crossbreeding until they had an exportable product, and now regularly win prizes in global competitions. Canada produces most of the world's top "ice wines". The hard part was getting Canadians to change their habits from guzzling beer and hard liquor to having wine with dinner... and then overcoming the prestige of imported wines and convincing them to consume our own products. Ontario remains the biggest producer, but Quebec is the biggest consumer. BC wines can be very, very nice. . . . But BC is far more famous for its number one gourmet product: marijuana. Since the 1960s, the province has been famous for its high quality bud. It has been completely legal everywhere in Canada since 2018, but it was a solid component of BC's cultural image for decades before that.

Yes, I feel very lucky to have moved here❤

I live in the US 30 miles south of Vancouver. I have been to about half of these places. Takakkaw falls is one of my favorite places in the world.

Great video! Note however all of those destinations are in the south of BC, the bottom 20% of the province (granted that's where the people are). I only truly grasped how big it is when it took 2 full days of driving to Fort Nelson BC from Vancouver for a summer backpacking trip in the Northern Rockies. Was on the trail for 10 days and only saw one other group on day 7. There are thousands of jaw dropping vistas that probably go for years without anyone ever witnessing them.

Born in the UK, grew up in Ontario, moved to BC at 35. I’m now 62 and there is no where else I would ever live. I’ve seen many provinces and BC wins them all hands down. We live in Chilliwack, BC which is called the great outdoors and it’s beautiful. Chilliwack is in the valley so we are surrounded by mountains. I never, ever forget to be grateful to live in such beautiful surroundings.

BC is genuinely one of the paradises of the Earth. We absolutely feel lucky, however we got here. I was an older kid before I realized not every place in the world was like living in a postcard. I was genuinely confused about why stores sold postcards of landscape scenes to mail to other people - just go outside and take a picture. I almost dread the rest of the world realizing how good we have it here. It feels illegal. O_O Dedicated attractions like the Capilano Suspension Bridge, ski hills, the Vancouver Seawall, or popular beaches in summer can get busy and touristy, but if you wanna just go hiking through the forest for a day, it's sparse enough that when you pass another hiker, you'll give them a nod. There's just far too much nature for a relatively small population for anything to be too busy. Victoria is super British by Canadian standards. :D It's the capitol of the province, and they very much take pride in our British roots. A famous activity is taking High Tea at the Empress Hotel (the squarish building the man was pointing at). As far as grand scenes of snow-covered mountains, giant sapphire lakes and temperate forests, it is a bit difficult to find others overly impressive when you're accustomed to BC. But! The things we find breathtaking in other places are just different! Standing on the Tower Bridge or looking at Big Ben, it's stunning to think of the centuries of history right under your feet. The battles, the kings and queens, Jane Austen and the Black Death, and just _how many_ generations have lived and walked in the exact same inches where your feet now stand. Standing on a perfectly average street in Sydney, Australia and seeing a flash of colour, and looking up into a tree to see a huge colourful parrot and panicking because someone's poor four-thousand dollar exotic pet has escaped, then realising there are _more_ parrots in that tree because _they are wild here, you ninny,_ and this is just normal. Experiencing pub culture sitting with a beer on the bank of the river in Dublin in the evening. Getting lost in Tokyo but not panicking because eventually I know I'll come to a train station that will be able to take me to the Yamanote line and just losing myself in the millions of people until that happens. The wall of heat that hits you in the face like walking into a wall the moment you step off the plane in Phoenix, Arizona.

Lived in BC since 1965 and have been site seeing it all my life and I still haven't seen it all. As soon as you leave any town you are in wild as it gets country it's all remote even just outside of town or even Vancouver. It doesn't matter where you go because it's all beautiful you only have to stop and look no matter where you are. The province is a living postcard every where.

I am from Toronto, Ontario Canada eh! Even I get amazed at how beautiful my country is. From sea to shining sea, Canada is full of great food, entertainment, landscape and so many awesome views. I would for sure tell anyone that can afford it, to visit Canada and enjoy this land and friendly people.

I grew up in The Okanagan and it is as great as it looks. Outside of the Valley in the surrounding mountains are lots of Provincial Rec Sites with rough camping (firepits, picnic tables, and long drops) on lakes with good rainbow trout fishing. Also lived at Emerald Lake for about 3 years. And don't forget our diverse crypto-zoological inhabitants, Sasquatch, Ogopogo, and Cadborosaurus. :D

Canada is huge so you have to pick and choose when it comes to the national level but provincially, yes, we use our natural resources. Being in Ontario makes me centrally located so I've been to, both, BC and the Maritime provinces. The only ocean I haven't made it to in Canada is the arctic. I have a provincial parks bucket list I'm working on but Ontario is huge and it may take a lifetime just to see all of my provinces parks. My big one is Polar Bear Provincial Park on the Hudson Bay!!

Love that you're loving my country! The content owner of this video is definitely biased, but there are alot of beautiful and great places to live in Canada!

… i’m 65 this year and I haven’t been out of Canada since I was 17… There is so so so much to see… No need to leave!

While BC has to be the crown jewel of tourism for Canada, you would do yourself a huge disservice if you didn't see all of it from coast to coast. (But include the Rocky Mountaineer train tour Vancouver-Kamloops-Jasper-Banff on your wishlist) I'd add that I've attended the Edinburgh Tattoo and fished Loch Ness (darkest water I've ever seen) and Scotland is also a breathtaking country. If you haven't heard an entire stadium belt out Flower of Scotland, you're missing out.

Just saw you speaking of British Columbia. You need to come here the pics and vids dont do it justice. I live on Vancouver island and its heaven on earth

My daughter got married in Squamish. It was an outdoor wedding, and all of the guests had to cross that suspension bridge. I am grateful every day for the beauty that surrounds us.

I live on Vancouver Island, the best part of BC!! I've lived in 7 different countries and visited 8 others (including Scotland!) and BC is far and away the best place in the world.

I grew up in Northern BC and now live in Vancouver. I think we really take the beauty for granted, sort of shrug "oh another mountain or lake..." As I've gotten older though I've really started to realize how lucky we are to be here, especially after meeting more people who come here from outside the country.

I live in West Kelowna, , which is in the Okanagan Valley. And yes, it is beautiful. I moved here from Winnipeg, Manitoba over 20 years ago. That clip you saw of people cycling is less than an hour's drive from my house. You can also just go for walks up there. As for wineries, there are tons and the Okanagan produces many award-winning wines. There are also many fruit orchards where you can pick your own fruit or go on a tour. The thing I love about the Kelowna/West Kelowna area is that you have this wonderful mix of city and nature. As a matter of fact, one can go swimming in Okanagan Lake within minutes of many downtown and other locations. There are so many beaches. I can actually see the lake from the deck of my house. Also, the highway follows the lake so the drive from one city/town is always beautiful and very stress-reducing. The only thing that is sometimes scary is that there have been an increasing number of forest fires in BC in the summers so sometimes it is very smoky or the flames come a little too close for comfort. We have had to evacuate our house 3 times since 2009. As for Vancouver Island,and particularly Victoria, it is gorgeous! The city has a lot of old world charm and is very British. You can also take boat or zodiac trips to go whale watching, as well as see many seals and other sea creatures and birds. The Buchart Gardens are amazing and a trip to Tofino is not to be missed!

Yes there is a wine industry in Canada. Besides BC, wine is also made in Ontario, Quebec and Nova Scotia.

There is a lot of SPACE in BC…lots of places to hike/visit and be alone! I’m soooooooo lucky…I’m a BC born and bred gal. As we say, “west coast, best coast”❤️

I live 30 min outside of Vancouver in the suburbs. Squamish and Whistler are regular go to’s as they are only a nice drive away! The Sea to Sky Hwy is the way to get there, and it’s the most beautiful drive along the side of the mountain, with the Pacific Ocean right beside you. Amazing. Squamish is a small quaint place with tons of outdoor activities and Whistler is only a short drive from there. It’s a world class resort that is a fun weekend get away. These places are ones someone living in Vancouver can do in a day. Drive up in the am, have lunch and go for a hike and get back to the Vancouver beaches for sunset. Plus the Okanagan they mentioned is a HUGE get away for a large part of the folks who live in tbe Metro Vancouver area. It’s a summer playground. Many people have cabins there. So many lakes to swim in, the wineries, the hiking, the fruit orchards and so much more. And it’s only a 4 hour drive “east” from Metro van along some amazing scenic highways. Vancouver Island is the other place us mainland folks like to visit. The ferry ride over alone is worth it! So much to see and do over there. The scenery is amazing no matter which way you look!! The beaches at Tofino are breathtaking.

I live in New Brunswick born here but lived just out side of Victoria any where in Canada is great.

I moved to Vancouver from Montreal 30 years ago. Best decision I ever made. The air, the water, the mountains, the cosmopolitan culture and the overall beauty are hard to match. Its size is hard to comprehend for many people around the world. You could fit almost 4 U.K's in BC alone or California twice and still have lots of room. Okanagan wine is some of the best in the world, and the world is starting to discover it. In the southern part of the Okanagan is a desert. You would never think of BC with all its rain and think of a desert, but here's another marvel of BC. Victoria is the most British of Canadian cities. Squamish is only an hour away from greater Vancouver, on the way to Whistler. You can get that small town vibe with a drive up the Sea to Sky highway which is a marvel all on its own, and a must drive for anyone visiting. If you notice my avatar, that is a seaplane flying into Vancouver Harbour that I took while on a boat in the inlet. The one real downside of all of this is that Vancouver is Canada's costliest city to live in, but if you can manage it, there aren't many better places to live in my opinion. Love hearing your comments.

I'm from Alberta and BC was where we vacationed through my childhood. Couldn't have been a better childhood living beside BC. Every province is beautiful for it's own reasons. There are so many places to see in BC that normal working Canadian's don't have the time to see it all.

Victoria is my hometown. Love it. So much to see and do. Much quieter and more laid back and a whole island to see, from the mountains and forests to the beaches and coastline. Just a warning, because it does take some people by surprise. Expect people to talk to you even just to say hi and ask how you are. I had some friends from Toronto come out to visit and they were kind of surprised about being approached by strangers. It was funny when I went to England and I was taking the train between Manchester and York, I was chatting with the English guy beside me. Apparently that isn’t common over there, but once I said I was Canadian, he just smiled and kept chatting with me.

Lived on the Island my whole life. "slow down, this isn't the mainland" is a long standing quote and bumper sticker

The North Shore of Vancouver has been home for more than 50 years and there is still no lack of places to see that I've never been before and most of the places in this video are relatively close to us. Those that are a little further away are generally still easy to get to. If you love the outdoors and the quiet of nature, yet still have easy access to the luxuries of a city, this is one of the best places in the world to have it all. Even just staying within the limits of my North Vancouver, we have two river canyons traversed by suspension bridges, deep natural forests, marshy woodland, beaches, rugged coastline, mountains for skiing, biking and hiking, and loads of wildlife. In the trees across the street from me live a pair of Bald Eagles who return to their same nest every year. Without travelling off the North Shore, I've seen deer, otter, whales, seals, hundreds of different species of birds, any number of fish and shellfish, and so much more. It does rain a lot here, but it keeps it beautifully green and vibrant. Many of the places within easy distance are quiet and peaceful, without a lot of other humans to interrupt the tranquility.

I was born in Kamloops and grew up in the sunny Okanogan! Then moved to Alberta but made my way back to the Rocky Mountain's. I've been back in B.C. for 12 years and I'll never make the mistake of living anywhere else!!! I spend all my free time in the mountains which surrounds my town of Cranbrook, B.C... the whole province is incredible!!!

Echoing what Meeka the Cat said, my own take-I have lived in BC since 1968, and it truely is probably the most beaufitul place in the world. I live in Vancouver, and my favorite view is this:On a sunny winter's day, as I walk across the Burrard Street bridge into downtown Vancouver, I stop and look to my left and see ocean, snow-capped mountains and a big city, all in one sweeping motion. Amazing!

I was born in Saskatchewan and had visited Lot of Ontario and lived in Manitoba for a awhile. Each province has its own beauty. Being a praire girl, I was a little worried when I saw the mountains and hills. WE settled in a small community of Pitt Meadows. It has such a Beautiful view of mountains and in the middle flat lands. We have the best of both worlds. We are awestruck of the beauty of our province as it changes so much with the seasons. We tend to stay away from Whistler, Vancouver all the tourists are there. We do go to our quiet parks to enjoy nature. We used to camp at park nearby but, now it is so busy we can't go as there are too many tourists. Victoria is a beautiful city. The buildings you saw are the parliament buildings and the Empress hotel. So yes you would think they look British. My mother in law was born in Inverness and she told me our area reminded her of home. Did you know there is even dessert in B.C. ? Love watching your videos!!

I've lived in Vancouver, Vancouver Island and the Okanagan... BC is definitely the best province.

You will never regret a visit to BC! And I believe you would never regret moving here either. We live in the interior beside Shuswap Lake. Always something to do in nature and only a 4 hour (very scenic) drive to Vancouver. I have seen almost every province at one time or another and in my opinion BC can’t be beat.

I visit there every year from Ontario and it's always so special. I told a friend that if I lived there, I may not appreciate it, as it'll be like just another day in paradise. My friend who does live there says, she never takes it for granted and loved every moment there. It's is heavenly and I"m fortunate that I have 3 sisters who live there.

I moved to BC in 2003 from Belfast, Northern Ireland, and I absolutely love BC, I could never get tired of the spectacular outdoors. It's a privilege to live here.

I grew up in Ontario & have visited every Province. There is beauty to be found everywhere in Canada, you just have to look. BC hands down is the best & most spectacular place to live in Canada. After living in the Caribbean for 5 years we came back to Toronto. As I hate cold & snow (ironic) & we thought it was temporary I finally got to see BC when we moved to Vancouver in 1996. That “a year at most” move is still on-going and after living here I would never live anywhere else in Canada. Yes it’s expensive & there are reasons for that including it’s livability, stunning beauty & natural limitations that make space a limited quantity (ocean to the west, mountains north & East, US border to the South). There’s only so much space so it’s at a premium and the parks are thankfully protected. I love Vancouver Island, especially Victoria and its historic areas and beauty. The ferry trip from Greater Vancouver is gorgeous and we go at least 1x a year. That’s also the reason I would never live there, BC Ferries are world class with a price tag to match. Given there is so much more in the Lower Mainland it costs to much to visit often. From a Greater Vancouver base day trip opportunities are endless. The drive to Whistler is stunning with stops & Shannon Falls and a coffee in Squamish, sitting on Starbucks patio with binoculars watching the ants (people) climbing the stunning face of The Chief (mountain). Not bring a fan of snow I love Whistler best in summer & fall. Lots to do and so peaceful and full of heart stopping beauty. We are a 20 minute drive to the US border which is in White Rock, one of my favourite places, a perfect jewel of a beach town that is part of Greater Vancouver. Bellingham is 15 mins past the border, a lovely university town where we often shop. Seattle is 2 hours further and can be a very full day trip. Drive inland to the Fraser Valley and hit Langley, historic Fort Langley, Abbotsford, Mission and Chilliwack. The further you drive inland the closer the mountain range in the US featuring my favourite view, Mt. Baker in WA state. It’s so huge you don’t realize how far away it is. You can get Mt. Baker views from all over the Lower Mainland from ocean front to inland (Steveston Village in Richmond & White Rock two of my fav Mt. Baker view spots). If you live in Greater Vancouver and drive to work downtown even the worst traffic isn’t so bad when that view opens up and your commute shows you the North Shore mountains (3 ski hills with views of downtown to the border while you ski) and the ocean between the highrises, all connected by Stanley Park & the majestic Lions Gate bridge.

I truly, am not bragging. Every Province in Canada is absolutely amazing. I can’t wait for you to watch videos of the Atlantic provinces. You will really be blown away. I am so glad I won the birth lottery, to be born in Canada.😊

Yes, you definitely feel in AWE when you are in the middle of these mountains and nature! The pictures don't do them justice. They seem to emit an energy that is so invigorating that it takes your breath away. You feel so alive, almost like you can feel God!

Home sweet home, baby!

Love your videos friend! I live in Niagara region now but, have lived in Banff and whistler creekside village. I find myself very lucky to have been born and raised in Canada, my father Scottish, my mom English and Métis. And here in Ontario is also a Tobermory on the Bruce peninsula! Thanks for sharing your experience and thoughts on our country and always looking for more videos- thank you

It would be nice to visit all of Canada but the thing is, it is expensive to go to the various places. It is cheaper to fly, from Ontario, to Europe then to fly to Vancouver or Newfoundland (of course, prices vary depend on the time of the year). And I really should make it a priority to see the country, because it is beautiful. I did fly to Glasgow this past September, and drove around in the Highlands (an amazing fun drive) - and it’s stunning; so I did it for you.

I've lived in British Columbia my whole life and I spent some of my childhood on Galiano island in the south Gulf islands and it was the most beautiful and peaceful place I've ever lived but during the summer months the island is infested with tourists and cyclists that think no cars use the roads or anything, very annoying and kinda sad but it's a very nice place to visit.

im living in radium right now and ive been to all these places in this particular video. not all at once but through out my life.

The 4 years I lived in BC I can say I never once wasn't amazed just looking at the rocky mountains. Just going for a drive and stopping wherever to check it out is amazing

The Ancient Forest park up near Prince George city is also an amazing visit!! The trees there are huge and some of them are so wide you need several people holding hands to reach around them fully! I grew up in BC and i definitely think it's the most diverse and overall beautiful province of the three i've lived in (BC, Alberta and Ontario).