Langley
L angley comprises the City of Langley and the Township of Langley, which includes Fort Langley, Aldergrove, and Walnut Grove. The entire region is situated in the lush agricultural Fraser Valley and is flanked by the Coast and Cascade mountain ranges. Langley offers many sites of historic interest with Fort Langley playing a significant part in the miners’ rush to the Fraser River gold fields in the 1800s. The area is also the “Horse Capital of BC” and is a great place to try horseback riding or visit Thunderbird Show Park during an equestrian show or event. A wide selection of independent stores and chain retailers can be found in the city of Langley while the prime agricultural land outside the city supports many thriving farms producing...
Mission
M ission is a beautifully scenic agricultural community situated on a mountainside with magnificent views of the lush Fraser Valley, the mountain ranges rising across the valley and the mighty Fraser River. Mission is a renowned sturgeon-fishing destination, home to the very picturesque Westminster Abbey monastery, and two National Historic Sites. Historically speaking, Mission was the site of British Columbia’s first rail link to the United States and where Canada’s first train robbery occurred. Today, Mission’s downtown has a charming small-town atmosphere and its heritage storefronts offer a variety of small shops and restaurants. Population (2006 Census)… 34,505 Distance from Vancouver… 79 km (49 mi) Distance from...
Nanaimo
N anaimo is located on the eastern side of Vancouver Island, overlooking the Strait of Georgia. The second-largest city on Vancouver Island benefits from one of Canada’s mildest and sunniest climates, enabling the pursuit of outdoor pleasures year round. The landscape surrounding Nanaimo is indicative of the remainder of Vancouver Island with temperate coastal rainforests, the ocean and mountain ranges. The large number of artists and artisans in Nanaimo find inspiration in the surrounding beauty and history of the town. It is the third-oldest city in BC and has retained many historic buildings in the small city centre. Nanaimo is a hub for ferry travel making it a good departure point for visitors exploring central Vancouver Island and the Gulf...
New Westminster
N ew Westminster is located at the geographic centre of Greater Vancouver. This charming city overlooks the Fraser River, with stunning views of Golden Ears Mountain and Washington State’s Mount Baker. New Westminster was the province’s capital for two years in the 1860s, and is famous for its heritage buildings and the historic Fraser River waterfront, which played a significant role in the gold rush. Today the community is very conscious of keeping this rich history alive and its many museums include the New Westminster Museum and Archives, the Irving House Historic Centre and the New Westminster Police Museum. Walking tours and paddlewheel riverboat tours are popular ways to explore the city’s heritage past. New Westminster boasts a wealth of...
North & West Vancouver
V ancouver’s North Shore includes North and West Vancouver and is spectacularly situated on the Burrard Inlet, across from downtown Vancouver. It extends up the lower slopes of the North Shore Mountains, and spans from Deep Cove to Horseshoe Bay. West Vancouver lies at the foot of Cypress Mountain, which will host the freestyle skiing and snowboard events during the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. With a landscape that rises from the ocean through majestic forest to snowy mountain peaks in only a few kilometres, the North Shore represents what Metro Vancouver has come to be known for offering: both sophistication and rugged outdoor adventure. Postcard views of Stanley Park and Vancouver lying across the water are almost unavoidable from many parts...
Parksville
P arksville is situated on the eastern coast of Vancouver Island, in the heart of a region that enjoys Canada’s mildest climate. The landscape around Parksville is so ecologically diverse that UNESCO designated much of it a Biosphere Reserve. Parksville is famous for its superb, sandy beaches and prolific arts community. The number of galleries and studios here is much larger than normally found in a town this size. Visitors are able to tour many of these facilities to see the artists at work. Parksville was named deliberately - it maintains 30 urban parks. There are also seven beautiful provincial parks within easy reach, as well as local and regional parks scattered with walking and biking trails. The area is known for its first-rate kayaking,...
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