Capilano Suspension Bridge, Vancouver, Canada

British Columbia Holidays

Synonymous with dramatic landscapes, dazzling cities and flurries of wild animals, British Columbia is an adventure mecca.

Synonymous with dramatic landscapes, dazzling cities and flurries of wild animals, British Columbia is an adventure mecca that offers everything from remarkable self-drive journeys to whale-watching expeditions.

Visitors to Canada’s westernmost province will find themselves nestled between the Pacific Ocean and the Canadian Rockies, in a place where bears are scattered throughout dense forests, indigenous communities like the Nuu-chah-nulth still thrive and sea planes are not an uncommon form of transportation. From joining an off-road 4×4 journey with black bear researchers to kayaking alongside orcas, there are few limits to the unique wildlife experiences of British Columbia.

Autumn, Forest, Mountain Road, British Columbia, Canada
British Columbia, Canada

Self-Drive Journey in British Columbia

Embark on a self-drive adventure through British Columbia, travelling on scenic roads that cut through stunning mountainous passes, making detours to go whale-watching, scout for black bears and kayak forest-flanked island waterways.

12 days

from £3,105 pp

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Humpback Whale, Paul Goldstein, BC, Canada
Humpback Whale, Photographed by Paul Goldstein, BC

British Columbia Voyage with Paul Goldstein

Lead by guide and award-winning photographer Paul Goldstein, embark on a quest to capture the spectacular wildlife of British Columbia’s Great Bear Rainforest. Through Paul’s expertise, learn how to take detailed shots that show intimate characteristics of the wildlife and landscapes through a camera lens. Paul will be accompanied by an expert naturalist guide giving further insight into bear behaviour and the flora and fauna of this breathtaking region.

from £7,950 pp

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Experiences

Tell us what you love doing and we’ll curate a journey that’s perfect for you.

Grizzly Bear, Great Bear Rainforest, Canada

Search for Grizzly Bears

Stay in a floating lodge and spend the days on the lookout for grizzly bears.

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Rocky Mountaineer Train, Canada

Ride the Rocky Mountaineer

Take a trip on the world-renowned Rocky Mountaineer for a luxurious and iconic journey through the landscapes of British Columbia and the Canadian Rockies.

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Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Explore Vancouver

Discover downtown Vancouver City with its cosmopolitan boutiques and restaurants.

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Humpback whale near Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada

Visit Vancouver Island

Take a floatplane out to Victoria on Vancouver Island.

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Dog sledding, Sweden, JK

Dog Sledding in B.C.

Mush your own team of dogs across the British Columbia landscape during the cold winter months.

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Spirit Bear, Canada

Great Bear Rainforest

Go in search of the elusive spirit bear in the pristine area of the Great Bear Rainforest.

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Capilano Suspension Bridge, Vancouver, Canada

Capilano Suspension bridge

Visit this incredible walkway which is 110 feet above the forest floor, crossing through the cedar-scented rainforest.

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Pacific Rim National Park, Vancouver Island, Canada

Pacific Rim National Park

Go walking in the Pacific Rim National Park.

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Surfer, Long Beach, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada

Go Surfing

Try your hand at surfing or watch the Rip Curl championships in June.

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Where to Stay

Every captivating tailor-made itinerary needs a perfect base. Our team has handpicked this collection of properties to give you luxury options in styles to suit any adventure.

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Meet our experts

A passion for travel runs right through every one of our experts - meaning they're always ready with first-hand insight about their specialist countries.

Roxy Dukes

Roxy’s love for Canada is limitless and she has returned on an almost yearly basis since her first visit as a child. From hiking the high alpine trails, riding with local cowboys to kayaking with humpbacks, she has likely been there and done it.

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Paul Bird

Watching bears interacting without any care of his presence was fascinating for Paul, and being a privileged onlooker in their natural habitat created a lifelong fascination with Canada.

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