The friendly city of British Columbia awaits you
Enjoy the museums and other features of British Columbia. This welcoming and walkable city is well known for its shopping, restaurants and skiing. Whether you're planning a family holiday, romantic stay or trip with friends, holiday rentals offer features like full kitchens and laundry facilities for a more convenient stay.
Sightseeing in and around British Columbia
Are you hoping to find things to do during your stay? Travellers enjoy fun activities like skiing and hiking. Venture out of your holiday home and experience everything that makes British Columbia a fun spot to go on holiday. Here are some of the top attractions to put on your list, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Victoria Bug Zoo (0.4 mi / 0.6 km)
- Cordova Bay Golf Course (7 mi / 11.3 km)
- Langford Lanes (7.2 mi / 11.6 km)
- Olympic View Golf Club (7.2 mi / 11.6 km)
- Bear Mountain Golf Club (8.2 mi / 13.2 km)
- Victoria Butterfly Gardens (10 mi / 16.1 km)
Exploring the natural landscape of British Columbia
Whether you're looking for exciting outdoor activities or just want to spend some time taking in the scenery, you'll be sure to find the perfect setting for your holiday in British Columbia. Here are a few of the area's noteworthy features, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Fisherman's Wharf Park (0.9 mi / 1.5 km)
- Beacon Hill Park (1.2 mi / 2 km)
- Cadboro Bay (3.9 mi / 6.3 km)
- Elk/Beaver Lake Regional Park (6.6 mi / 10.6 km)
- Elk Lake (7.1 mi / 11.4 km)
- Goldstream Provincial Park (9.1 mi / 14.6 km)
Transport to and around British Columbia
The nearest airport is in Victoria, BC (YYJ-Victoria Intl.), located 14.9 mi (24 km) from the city centre. If you can't find a flight that works for your travel itinerary, you can also fly into Galiano Island, BC (YMF-Montague Harbour Seaplane Base), which is 32.1 mi (51.6 km) away.
If you prefer to travel by train, Vancouver Rocky Mountaineer Station, Vancouver, BC (XEA-Vancouver Pacific Central Station) and Pacific Central Station are the main stations that serve the city. You can get around British Columbia by catching a ride on the metro at Richmond-Brighouse Station, Lansdowne Station or Aberdeen Station.