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The westernmost province of Canada, on the Pacific Ocean.

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Buying a motorcycle for a BC to Alberta trip, when not a resident of BC

Not sure if this really belongs in the law Stack Exchange, but I'm gonna ask here anyway. My friend lives in Vancouver and has suggested we take a motorcycle trip to Alberta this summer. I would fly ...
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Where did I take this picture in Similkameen Valley in 2010?

Can you identify this windy trail please on a mountain slope? I remember driving a motor vehicle. I do not remember hiking up a mountain to take this picture, in Similkameen Valley B.C. in May 2010. ...
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Is there a bag storage facility in Whistler?

I'm planning to travel to Whistler by bus for a skiing trip. Is there a place close to the skiing gondolas where I can leave my bag for a few hours?
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Hazards on solo road trip through British Columbia (around Vancouver) in November

I will be in Vancouver in November and plan to rent a car for a road trip. It will be a 7 day round-trip and I do not plan to go to the US. Idea is to visit several tourist spots there and do some ...
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Kayaking with orcas around Vancouver Island, BC: Finding places and kayak rentals

I will be travelling to Vancouver Island, BC in June and would like, if possible, to kayak in the presence of orcas. How can I find out if there are any good spots with a high chance to see orcas ...
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Where's this vine yard, near water and mountains, in Okanagan Valley?

We travelled to Okanagan Valley in 2000, but not sure if this was photographed there.
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Is it safe to drive at night in the Canadian Rockies?

As part of a road trip, I am thinking of crossing the Canadian Rockies by car during night time, from Banff, AB to Kamloops, BC. I am aware that some areas in Canada are not recommended to be driven ...
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Where's this in Lillooet BC? [closed]

Google Images furnished nothing. Where was this photo taken from ? Can I access by private sedan where this girl is standing? Any hiking required?
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Do All Inland BC Ferries Offer Year Round Service?

Based on the Government of British Columbia's website there are a number of inland ferries that cross freshwater lakes and rivers in the province. Do all of these ferries offer year round service? ...
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Is it safe and legal to sleep in car -*not* RV- in Canada (Alberta and BC)?

I'm going to be driving from Edmonton to Vancouver in August and splitting it into 3-4 days. I also don't want to spend money on accommodation and want to experience living in a car for sometime. Is ...
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Where's this tarn in Mt Garibaldi?

Picture is from 5:10. I can't remember when in the video, but one of the ladies said this was taken at Mt Garibaldi. Can I drive up to this tarn? If not, can it be accessed effortlessly?
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Where was this picture of Squamish, BC captured?

Can I access, by private car, the location where the photo below was captured?
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Where's this vineyard in front of a river and moutains, in Okanagan Valley BC?

Where exactly must I stand to see this panorama? This picture's the banner.
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What's going on in this panorama in remote British Columbia? [closed]

Sometimes when I'm bored I'll browse places I might like to visit on Google Maps and/or Google Street View. During one such session, I came across this user-submitted panorama in the mountains of ...
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Visiting Salmon Glacier, near Stewart, British Columbia (Canada)/Hyder, Alaska (USA)

Near the southernmost point of the British Columbia, Canada/Alaska, USA border is a beautiful glacier named Salmon Glacier. Apparently this glacier can be visited using a gravel road from the town of ...

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