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Province of British Columbia

British Columbia is the province on the west coast of Canada and the gateway to the Pacific. Find out about British Columbia with this information on government, parks, maps and tourism.
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British Columbia Facts

Basic facts and statistics on British Columbia, including location, government and industries.

Origin of the Name British Columbia

Find out how the province got its name.

Victoria, the Capital of British Columbia

Key facts about Victoria, the capital of the province of British Columbia. This historic city has a mild climate, and comes with both ocean and mountain views.

Origin of the Name Victoria

Find out how the capital city of British Columbia got its name.

Christy Clark - Premier of British Columbia

Christy Clark, a former Deputy Premier of British Columbia and popular radio talk show host, became the Premier of British Columbia in March 2011.

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.

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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