British Columbia (BC) is the westernmost province of Canada, located between the Pacific Ocean and the Rocky Mountains. Many mountain ranges run through British Columbia, including the Rockies, Selkirks, and Purcells. It is the third most populous province with more than 50.7 lakhs people. The capital of BC is Victoria and the largest city is Vancouver.
In 1866, Vancouver Island became part of the colony of British Columbia, and Victoria became the united colony’s capital. British Columbia evolved from British possessions by 1871 and became the sixth province of Canada.
From the rainforest to mountain tops and the cities in between, British Columbia is full of wonders. Canadian Rockies- snow-capped peaks, beautiful lakes, waterfalls, and dense forests- stretches the entire length of the province.
Pacific Rim National Park Reserve- located on the west coast of Vancouver Island it consists of three sections: Long Beach, home to flawless beaches, and thriving surf culture. One can go hiking and kayaking here.
Sea-to-sky Gondola- The 10-minute gondola ride, in Squamish, provides breath-taking views of Howe Sound, the surrounding mountains and forest.
Royal BC Museum- it will take you back to the 1920’s Victoria. If you really want to learn about the province, you must visit the museum.
Victoria’s Inner Harbour- you can rent a kayak, sign up for a whale watching tour, or hop in a floatplane, all from the harbor. You can take a ferry into the Inner Harbour directly from Washington, via Port Angeles, Bellingham, or Seattle.
Capilano Suspension Bridge Park- Capilano Bridge hangs 70 meters above the Capilano River. After crossing the main bridge, you come to a series of cliffside suspended and cantilevered walkways above the rainforest.
These are just a few attractions of British Columbia; the list is huge.
Resource-based activities have been the basis of BC’s economy. Service activities have become the largest sector of the province, followed by manufacturing. While only 3 percent of BC’s land area is used for agriculture, the province is well-known for its fruit crop, leading the country in the production of berries, wine-grapes, fruits, and nuts. Forestry, fishing, mining, and hydroelectric power generation are important contributors to the economy.
The high-technology industry is growing in importance, especially in the Vancouver area. Victoria is now largely a service community. Tourism is increasingly significant throughout the region. In general, employment has risen annually since the mid-1990s, and British Columbia has one of the lowest unemployment rates among the Canadian provinces. Minimum Wage per Hour in BC is- $13.85.
