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Southern
British
Columbia
British Columbia's southern region, which
borders on the United States, is characterized
by a blend of the urban and the undeveloped.
The Vancouver area, for example, resembles
a big American city, though it is set against a
backdrop of green mountains and blue sea;
here, visitors will fi nd both wilderness and
civilization. For its part, the Okanagan Valley
is home to countless orchards and some of
the best wineries in the county.
As one majestic landscape succeeds another,
visitors are dazzled by the sea, the everlast-
ing snows and the spring colours, which ap-
pear very early in this region. Communing
with nature is a memorable part of any trip in
southern British Columbia. The waters that
wash the deserted beaches beckon you to
relax and let your mind wander. Stately trees
stand guard over tranquil areas untouched
by the forestry industry. Dotted with na-
tional and provincial parks stretched across
the loveliest parts of the province, this re-
gion has an extremely varied landscape, with
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