Vancouver
A chunky wooden structure erected here in 1952 to recognize BC's logging industry; the nearby grassy swathe is an ideal spot for picnics.
Must-see attractions in British Columbia & The Canadian Rockies
Lake Louise
The main viewing platform for Canada's ingenious spiral railway tunnels is off Trans-Canada Hwy/Hwy 1, 8km east of the hamlet of Field.
Vancouver
Brockton Oval's historic cricket pavilion ensures this pocket of Stanley Park will forever feel like an English country village.
Port McNeill & District Museum
Vancouver Island
Trace the town's logging and First Nations history in a handsome gabled log building that's a short walk from the waterfront.
Okanagan Valley
The beachfront Penticton Art Gallery displays a diverse collection of regional, provincial and national artists.
Lower Mainland
With a tasting room and winery tours ($5), one of BC's older wineries still lures plenty of thirsty visitors.
Vancouver
Combining traditional rides and thrill-making coasters, this is Vancouver's main fairground attraction.
Lower Mainland
A small but well-established gallery showcasing local, national and international contemporary art.
Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology
Lower Mainland
A small but well-curated museum housing historic artifacts from BC and around the world.
Grizzly Bear Interpretive Centre
British Columbia
Kicking Horse Mountain Resort has a 20-acre fenced area for Boo, a grizzly bear who was rescued as an orphaned cub in 2003.
Edmonton
Billed as the world's largest indoor amusement park with 27 rides to thrill you silly.
Jasper National Park
Pause at this picnic area on the east side of the road between Medicine Lake and Maligne Lake and watch for bears and mountain goats.
Creston Valley Wildlife Management Area
British Columbia
This wildlife spot, 11km west of Creston, is a good place to see oodles of birds, including blue herons, from the 1km boardwalk.
Lake Louise
Canada's marvel of railway engineering, the so-called 'spiral tunnels,' can be viewed from this pull-out on the Yoho Valley Rd.
Okanagan Valley
Excellent wines, but what sets these guys apart is that they also have an artisan bread business on-site and tastings are pairings of breads and wines…
