About British Columbia
Resting between the province of Alberta and the Pacific Ocean, British Columbia is one of Canada's most treasured provinces, world renouned for its abundant and diverse wildlife, awe-inspiring geography, and unlimited outdoor adventure.

British Columbia has been graced with lakes, marshes, rivers, and streams that support an amazing diversity of wildlife. Amidst this amazing landscape lies Tzoonie Outdoor Adventures wilderness vacation cabin rentals on the Sunshine Coast. BC also has a world-famous system of park lands and protected areas, created to protect its diverse ecosystems for conservation, outdoor recreation, education and scientific study. 12.5% of BC's land base is protected.

Known for its temperate climate, British Columbia (BC) is unlike much of the rest of Canada. In fact, it's mild coastal climate is more similar to the climate found in Oregon, Washington and Northern California.

While BC has always offered an abundant variety of natural resources such as fish, minerals, hydroelectricity and timber, newer industries are emerging, including eco-tourism and outdoor adventure sports such as kayaking and fishing. In the international metropolitan city of Vancouver, film, and high tech have also become important economic industries over the past 10 years.

British Columbia is a most hospitable environment for all types of travelers and visitors. Road systems are modern and well marked, and accommodations are available to suit every taste and budget, serving visitors from all over the world.

British Columbia is arranged into six major regions:

• Northern British Columbia
• Cariboo Chilcotin Coast
• Vancouver Island (Victoria & the Gulf Islands
• Vancouver, Coast & Mountains (includes the Sunshine Coast)
• Thompson Okanagan
• Kootenay Rockies

British Columbia Facts

• Capital city: Victoria on Vancouver Island
• Population: 3,907,738 (Concentrated in: Vancouver pop. 2 million and Victoria pop. 326,000)
• Canada's third most populated province (after Ontario and Quebec)
• Only province in Canada to experience a "West Coast special": ski and golf in the same day
• Westernmost of Canada's 10 provinces
• History: Entered Canadian confederation in 1871
• Total Area: 944,735 sq km (364,764 sq mi)
• Highest Point: Fairweather Mountain, 4,663 m (15,299 ft)
• Lowest Point: Pacific Ocean, sea level
• Longest River: Fraser River, 1,368 km (850 mi)
• Largest Lake: Williston Lake (reservoir), 1,761 sq km (680 sq mi)
• Largest Island: Vancouver Island, 32,137 sq km (12,408 sq mi)
• Provincial Flower: Pacific dogwood
• Provincial Tree: Western redcedar
• Provincial Bird: Steller's Jay
• Provincial Gemstone: Jade
• Provincial Motto: "Splendour without diminishment"