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British Columbia is the westernmost province in Canada, bordered by the Pacific Ocean on the west and the Canadian Rockies on the east. With a temperate climate, the province is known for its all-season outdoor activities including river rafting, sailing, hiking, skiing, and surfing. British Columbia is proud to be the host for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

British Columbia is divided into six regions, each with its own character and specialties:

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

Facts about British Columbia

• Capital city: Victoria on Vancouver Island
• Population: 4,310,452 (Concentrated in: Vancouver pop. 2.2 million and Victoria pop. 353,000)(BC Stats, 2007)
• Canada's third most populated province (after Ontario and Quebec)
• BC is the only province in Canada where you can ski and golf in the same day.
• The total area is 944,735 sq km (364,764 sq mi)
• Whistler and Vancouver are proud to host the 2010 Olympics.

For more information about British Columbia, including events, accommodations, and sights, visit Tourism BC.