British Columbia

British Columbia is the westernmost of Canada's provinces and is famed for its natural beauty and spectacular scenery.

British Columbia is bordered by the Pacific Ocean on the west, by the U.S. state of Alaska on the northwest, and to the north by the Yukon and the Northwest Territories, on the east by the province of Alberta, and on the south by the U.S. states of Washington, Idaho, and Montana.

British Columbia's capital is Victoria, located at the southeastern tip of Vancouver Island. Its most populous city is Vancouver, located in southwest corner of the mainland called the Lower Mainland. Other major cities include Surrey, Burnaby, Coquitlam, Richmond, Delta, and New Westminster in the Lower Mainland; Abbotsford, Pitt Meadows and Langley in the Fraser Valley; Nanaimo on Vancouver Island; and Kelowna and Kamloops in the Interior. Prince George is the largest city in the northern part of the province, while a village northwest of it, Vanderhoof, is near the geographic centre of the province.

There are four major routes through the Rocky Mountains to the rest of Canada. From south to north they are: The Crowsnest Pass Highway through Sparwood, the Trans-Canada Highway through Banff National Park, the Yellowhead Highway through Jasper National Park, and Highway 2 through Dawson Creek.

British Columbia's spectacular natural wonders provide a year round paradise for outdoor activities for the traveler with disabilities. Given its varied mountainous terrain and its coasts, lakes, rivers, and forests, British Columbia has long been enjoyed for pursuits like hiking and camping, rock climbing and mountaineering, hunting and fishing. Water sports, both motorized and non-motorized, are enjoyed in many places. Sea kayaking opportunities abound on the British Columbia coast with its fjords. Whitewater rafting and kayaking are popular on many inland rivers. Sailing and sailboarding are widely enjoyed.

Further Information Regarding British Columbia

Whistler Accessible Accommodation and Attractions Information
Whistler Village is accessible with pedestrian-only streets, paved access to the Valley Trail, close proximity to transportation, and wheelchair access to the Whistler Mountain gondola for skiing and sight-seeing. Whistler is an inclusive community that is striving to improve its accessibility in all areas as the proud Host Mountain Resort of the 2010 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Visiting Whistler British Columbia
Think of Whistler as a corridor approximately 100 miles (160 KM) long. At the southern end lies the lively town of Squamish. About 40 minutes north is the Whistler Village. Just 20 minutes further is Pemberton. Mount Currie lies another 15 minutes ahead. Another 45 minutes drive and you arrive at Lillooet.

Accessible Vancouver in British Columbia Canada
Vancouver in British Columbia, Canada, the westernmost of Canada’s 10 provinces, has a reputation as being one of the most accessible cities in the world for travelers with disabilities.