Tourism BC
Indigenous Tourism accord signed in Kelowna to help boost growing economic sector
By Doris Maria Bregolisse Anchor/Reporter
The Indigenous Tourism Accord was signed on Nov. 14 in Kelowna during the annual International Indigenous Tourism Conference. Continue reading
B.C. Parks warning hikers about Joffre Lakes parking chaos
By Amy Judd Online Supervisor BC
About 6,000 people visit the Joffre Lakes area every weekend with the parking lot usually filling up by 10 a.m. Continue reading
Ferry cuts to Bella Coola hurting tourism to Great Bear Rainforest: locals
By Jon Azpiri Online News Producer
Locals in Bella Coola say better transportation links are needed to help travellers experience the Great Bear Rainforest. Continue reading
Did an American Civil War leader seek refuge in a small Vancouver Island town?
By Amy Judd Online Supervisor BC
Coal Harbour on northern Vancouver Island has a varied and colourful history that includes war, murder and commercial whaling, stretching back to the late 1800s. Continue reading
Navigating the fastest tidal surge in the world is part of First Nations history
By Amy Judd Online Supervisor BC
About an hour’s boat ride from Port Hardy you will find the fastest tidal surge in the world. Continue reading
B.C. uses Oculus Rift to offer virtual rides, hikes
B.C.’s tourism marketing Crown corporation, Destination BC, is offering potential tourists a preview of what the province has to offer with a 360-degree video using Oculus Rift virtual reality technology. Continue reading