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Largest Museum in Western Canada
The Royal BC Museum in Victoria is the largest museum in Western Canada, and it's also one of the most popular tourist attractions in British Columbia.

Ghost Towns
British Columbia has more ghost towns than any other area in North America. Due to the gold rush in the 19th century, many towns were built quickly and then abandoned when gold ran out.

Biggest Ski Resort
British Columbia is home to the biggest ski resort in North America – Whistler Blackcomb.

Canada’s Only Desert
Located in Okanagan Valley, British Columbia has Canada’s only desert, which is also home to the country’s only rattlesnake species.

Origin of the Name 'British Columbia'
The name 'British Columbia' originates from the Columbia River which was named by Robert Gray who discovered it in 1792.

World’s Longest Hiking Trail
British Columbia is part of The Great Trail, the world’s longest hiking trail stretching over 24,000 km.

Totem Poles
British Columbia is renowned for its totem poles, the largest collection of which resides in the Museum of Anthropology at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver.

The Gold Rush
British Columbia’s growth and prosperity started as a result of the Gold Rush in 1858.

Beautiful Provincial Parks
British Columbia boasts over 900 provincial parks and protected areas.

Unique Wildlife
British Columbia is home to a vast array of unique wildlife species including cougars, black and grizzly bears, orcas, bald eagles, and many more.

The Computer Mouse
The first computer mouse was actually invented in B.C by Douglas Engelbart in 1964.

Natural Wines
Known for its natural beauty, British Columbia also has over 370 wineries, many of which are world renowned for their sustainable practices and organic wines.

Highest Waterfall in Canada
Della Falls in British Columbia is the highest waterfall in Canada, falling from a height of 440 meters.

Greatest Diversity of First Nations languages
British Columbia has the greatest diversity of Aboriginal languages in Canada. Over half of the country's 70 First Nations languages are spoken in B.C.

Barkerville
Being one of the prominent gold rush towns, Barkerville is now a historic townsite with a unique blend of gold rush history and modern culture.

Vancouver Island
Vancouver Island, located in British Columbia, is the largest Pacific Island east of New Zealand.

Bioluminescent Bays
Bioluminescent bays can be found in B.C. where microorganisms in the water emit light, creating glowing waves and illuminating the water.

Record Breaking Trees
British Columbia is home to the largest Sitka Spruce tree in the world, located in the Carmanah Walbran Provincial Park.

B.C.'s Coat of Arms
The current Coat of Arms of British Columbia was granted by King Edward VII in 1906.

The Butchart Gardens
The Butchart Gardens in Brentwood Bay was created by Jennie Butchart in the early 1900s and now it attracts millions of visitors from around the world each year.

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