British Columbia
FAST FACTS
British Columbia was named
by Queen Victoria in 1858.
Columbia refers to the
Columbia River named by
American Captain Robert Gray
for his ship Columbia.
Provincial Flower:
Pacific Dogwood
Provincial Mammal:
Spirit Bear (Kermodei)
Provincial Tree:
Western Red Cedar
Capital City: Victoria
Largest City: Vancouver
Date BC Entered
Confederation:
July 20, 1871
Attractions
NAN SDINS NATIONAL
HISTORIC SITE
Gwaii Haana National Park,
Anthony Island, Gwaii Haanas
Arrive in this ancient village by
small boat and take a guided tour,
which will share stories of the
Haida Gwaii Watchmen while you
marvel at Haida longhouses and
totem poles.
gohaidagwaii.ca
MOUNT ROBSON
90 km east of McBride
This is the highest peak in the
Canadian Rocky Mountains, and
Find a Giant Whale
in Prince Rupert
is the perfect
place for a
quick rest stop or a longer hike on
the Berg Lake Trail.
env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/explore/
parkpgs/mt_robson
HELL’S GATE
Fraser Canyon, Hope
Take a tram ride over this historic
landmark named by explorer
Simon Fraser, where 200 million
gallons of water per minute
thunder through a narrow
33-metre wide passage.
hellsgateairtram.com
Go see
Jerry the Moose
in Clearwater
R A O tt A ra D c S ti I o D n E s
MUST—SEE
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