(01 of19)
Open Image ModalThere are hundreds of adventures to be found in British Columbia. Here are 20 of the Huffington Post's favourites.
Inside Passage(02 of19)
Open Image ModalThe Inside Passage stretches from Port Hardy on Vancouver Island to Prince Rupert in northern BC, through the protected waters of British Columbia's central and northern coastline.Enjoy a ferry ride turned wildlife cruise in the Inside Passage. (credit:BC Tourism)
Barkerville(03 of19)
Open Image ModalStrike gold in historic Barkerville. Unlike many gold rush towns from this era - which have long disappeared - Barkerville remains a thriving place, rich in history and full of life.Each year, thousands of visitors from all over the world travel to the foothills of the Cariboo mountains to take in this one of a kind heritage attraction, much like miners and prospectors did during the original gold rushes. (credit:BC Tourism)
Bear Mountain(04 of19)
Open Image ModalGolf Bear Mountain on Vancouver Island, designed by the Golden Bear himself. (credit:BC Tourism)
Heli-hike the Bugaboos(05 of19)
Open Image ModalTake a breathtaking heli-hike among the beauty of the Bugaboos. (credit:BC Tourism)
Capilano Suspension Bridge(06 of19)
Open Image ModalSuspend your imagination at the Capilano bridge in North Vancouver. (credit:BC Tourism)
Cariboo(07 of19)
Open Image ModalRide the range, Cariboo-style. The Cariboo Region is extremely diverse. It includes remote coastal inlets, the dry grassland expanse of the Chilcotin Plateau and the interior rainforest of the Cariboo Mountains. (credit:BC Tourism)
Richmond Market(08 of19)
Open Image ModalHave a delicious adventure at Richmond's night market, voted one of the top 4 in the world by the BBC. (credit:BC Tourism)
Fly Fishing in the Kootenays(09 of19)
Open Image ModalTry your hand fly fishing a turquoise gem in the Kootenays. (credit:BC Tourism)
Gulf Islands National Park(10 of19)
Open Image ModalThis small park reserve includes thirty-six square kilometres of land and marine area on fifteen islands, numerous islets and reefs which provide valuable habitat for seals and nesting shorebirds. Additionally twenty-six square kilometres of submerged lands are also administered for national park purpose. (credit:BC Tourism)
Stanley Park Seawall(11 of19)
Open Image ModalThe seawall refers to the 22km (13.7 miles) walking, jogging, cycling and inline skating path that lines Vancouver's waterfront from the convention centre on Burrard Inlet (Coal Harbour), around Stanley Park and False Creek, past Granville Island and ending at Kitsilano Beach Park.Jog, bike, or just walk the scenic Stanley Park seawall. (credit:BC Tourism)
Spirit Bear(12 of19)
Open Image ModalThe spirit bear, also known as the kermode bear (Ursus americanus kermodei), is a race of black bear that has a white coat.The Spirit Bear (also known as the Kermode Bear) was added to the list of B.C.'s official symbols in April 2006. The greatest concentration of Spirit Bears can be found on the Central Coast and North Coast of British Columbia. The Spirit Bear is not albino, but rather it is a black bear that has white fur due to a rare genetic trait. (credit:BC Tourism)
Telegraph Cove(13 of19)
Open Image ModalSmall, compact and nestled between ocean and rainforest in the northern Vancouver Island wilderness, Telegraph Cove (population around 20) seems to have jumped through time. The boardwalked resort with its preserved historic buildings recalls a rustic past in which the cove harboured a lumber mill and salmon saltery. (credit:BC Tourism)
Victoria Inner Harbour(14 of19)
Open Image ModalVictoria Harbour is comprised of Inner Harbour, Upper Harbour, Selkirk Water, Gorge Waters and Portage Inlet. The Inner Harbour is entered between Shoal Point & Colville Island and extends northeast to the Johnson Street Bridge.Source: apps.gov.bc.ca (credit:BC Tourism)
Whistler Biking(15 of19)
Open Image ModalOne of the most thrilling places in the world to go for a bike ride is Whistler. Amazing scenery and a good workout! (credit:BC Tourism)
Whistler Olympic Plaza(16 of19)
Open Image ModalWhistler Olympic Plaza is the site where global audiences gathered nightly to see the best athletes in the world step up to the podium at Victory Ceremonies during the 2010 Winter Games. Designed as a lasting legacy, Whistler Olympic Plaza accommodates audiences of up to 8,000 and is now a permanent venue for recreation, arts, and culture. It features a lawn, playground, outdoor performance spaces, and public art celebrating the 2010 Winter Games.Source: Whistler Olympic Plaza (credit:BC Tourism)
Yoho National Park(17 of19)
Open Image ModalHold history in your hand with the shale fossils at Yoho National Park. (credit:BC Tourism)
Bowron Lakes(18 of19)
Open Image ModalThis beautiful Provincial Park provides one of the world's best canoeing opportunities with 116 kilometers of lakes and rivers. You will see bald eagles, osprey, moose, mink, beaver, bears and a wide variety of bird life from your canoe. (credit:Tourism BC)
Hell's Gate(19 of19)
Open Image ModalTake the most thrilling tour of your life at Hell's Gate, a narrow pass along the mighty Fraser River. You can also do an airtram ride over the rushing waters, or walk the suspension bridge above them.