Fall 2008
It’s time for an autumn adventure. This issue takes readers to the Chilcotin’s gloriously scenic Tatlayoko Lake valley, home to some mighty big grizzlies; up and down Vancouver... More >
From the Editors' Blog
Tue, 18 Nov 2008Happy 150th birthday, British Columbia!
On November 19, 1858—150 years ago—Sir James Douglas stood before a small crowd at Fort Langley and declared British Columbia a Crown Colony. As historian Jean Barman points out in The West Beyond the West (University of Toronto Press, 1991), “The weather ensured that the event was distinctly British Columbian.” According to the Victoria Gazette of ... More >
Photo Galleries
B.C. Quiz
The annual fall fair on Saltspring Island features a zany competition. Gardeners harvest a particularly bountiful vegetable from their crops, affix wheels and other accoutrements, then send the food careening down a racetrack. Which veggie do they use?
About Us
British Columbia Magazine is the scenic geographic and travel magazine of British Columbia. For nearly 50 years, we have informed, entertained, surprised, and inspired our worldwide audience with award-winning profiles of Canada's westernmost province. Our quarterly issues showcase the highest-quality photography alongside in-depth articles on British Columbia's...
- parks, wilderness, and wildlife
- travel destinations, outdoor exploration, and recreation
- geography, ecology, conservation, science, and natural phenomena
- remarkable people, First Nations culture, heritage places, and history
