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A city in
wilderness On one side , Vancouver ’ s glass towers reflect the peaks of the Coast Range , and on the other , the deep blue of the Pacific . A multicultural urban environment that satisfies diverse tastes in all things from gourmet dining to world-class shopping to endless outdoor activities , from sidewalk to mountaintop , in a spectacular natural setting .
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They rise dramatically from their deep valleys and lakes to awe-inspiring peaks along the Continental Divide . And the highways that wind between the feet of these giants bring a wilderness within reach . Or start at the top , with a heart-pumping heli-hiking experience .
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to wine The Okanagan Valley , with its chain of deep blue lakes , is home to more than 130 wineries . Their vineyards rise from the lakeshore to thick forest in the north , and desert sand in the south . The views are spectacular . The wines , superb . And the luxurious waterfront resorts and spas , the perfect complement .
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From Vancouver , a ferry or floatplane can take you south through , or over , the pastoral Gulf Islands to the history and tradition of Victoria . Or take the Sea-to-Sky Highway along the Howe Sound fjord to Whistler , widely regarded as one of the best four-season resorts in North America .
British Columbia ’ s Central Coast is home to the rare , white-coated “ Spirit ” or Kermode Bear . Isolated yet luxurious wilderness resorts afford adventurers all the comforts of a five-star experience , while guided excursions offer intimate encounters with these forest lords in their natural habitat .
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