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On the west coast of Canada, British Columbia is the third largest Canadian province. British Columbia has three main mountain ranges and is two-thirds covered in forest. Learn more about British Columbia with this information on government, parks, maps and tourism.
British Columbia Facts
Key facts about the province of British Columbia, Canada - geography, government and industry.
Origin of the Name British Columbia
Find out how the province got its name.
Gordon Campbell - Premier of British Columbia
Former Vancouver mayor Gordon Campbell led the BC Liberals to a landslide victory in the 2001 provincial election, winning all but two of the seats in the Legislative Assembly.
British Columbia Premiers Since 1871
Premiers of the province of British Columbia since 1871, the year British Columbia joined Canadian Confederation.
Elections in British Columbia
Results of the last provincial election, who can vote, the provincial list of voters, and electoral districts.
Members of the BC Legislative Assembly
MLAs currently holding seats in the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia.
British Columbia Government Departments
Index of ministries, Crown corporations and other provincial government organizations.
Symbols of British Columbia
Provincial coat of arms, flag, official gemstone, flower, bird, tree and tartan. From the government of British Columbia.
Map of British Columbia
An overview map of the province showing major cities and towns. From Listings Canada.
Vancouver, British Columbia
Vancouver is the largest city in British Columbia.
Victoria, British Columbia
Victoria, the capital city of the province of British Columbia, is often called the "City of Gardens."
National Parks in British Columbia
From Glacier National Park to the marine and forest environment of the Pacific Rim National Park Reserve. From Parks Canada.
Provincial Parks in British Columbia
From Porpoise Bay on the Sunshine Coast to Liard River Hot Springs at Mile 496 of the Alaska Highway. From the British Columbia Ministry of the Environment.
Tourism British Columbia
Use this site to plan your trip to British Columbia, Canada. Regional information, trip planner, maps, air land and ferry travel. From Tourism British Columbia.

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