Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
VIA Rail (
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currently operates two picturesque train routes in BC; one
weaves inland from Vancouver and one trundles across the north of the province.
These services connect in Jasper, Alberta. There is also a popular scenic train, the
Whistler Sea to Sky Climb (
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, operated by Rocky Mountaineer. It runs
from May to October between North Vancouver and Whistler.
But if you really want to see the region at its best, consider a highly scenic float-
plane hop from the city to the Southern Gulf Islands, Vancouver Island or beyond.
See regional sections for information on local services.
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Advance Planning
July and August make up the peak season for much of this region, so book hotels in ad-
vance during that time. The same applies in winter to popular ski-resort areas like Whist-
ler, where the powder-loving peak is December and January. During the summer stretch,
it's also a good idea to book for specific nights in top-end Vancouver restaurants and for
seats at popular events like Bard on the Beach. BC Ferries services are often very busy
on public-holiday weekends; if you're traveling on major routes with a car, consider
booking ahead.
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What's New
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Robert Bateman Centre (
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Townsite Brewing (
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Hudson's on First (
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Forbidden Vancouver (
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IT'S OFFICIAL
BC's provincial bird is the Steller's jay and its official mammal is the Kermode, a
black bear with white fur.
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