British Columbia - Wikipedia
WEBBritish Columbia (commonly abbreviated as BC) is the westernmost province of Canada. Situated between the Pacific Ocean and the Rocky Mountains, the province has a diverse geography, with rugged landscapes that include rocky coastlines, sandy beaches, forests, lakes, mountains, inland deserts and grassy plains. [9]
British Columbia - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
WEBBritish Columbia (BC) is a province in Canada. It was originally two separate colonies of Great Britain, the colony of Vancouver Island, and the colony of British Columbia. British Columbia joined the Canadian Confederation In 1871. The capital of British Columbia is Victoria, but the city with the most people is Vancouver.
British Columbia | History, Facts, Map, & Flag | Britannica
WEB6 days ago · British Columbia, Canada’s westernmost province. It is bounded to the north by Yukon and the Northwest Territories, to the east by the province of Alberta, to the south by the U.S. states of Montana, Idaho, and Washington, and to the west by the Pacific Ocean and the southern panhandle of Alaska.
British Columbia | The Canadian Encyclopedia
WEBNov 18, 2010 · Last Edited March 7, 2024. British Columbia is Canada's most westerly province, and is a mountainous area whose population is mainly clustered in its southwestern corner. BC is Canada’s third-largest province after Québec and Ontario, making up 10 per cent of Canada’s land surface.
History of British Columbia - Wikipedia
WEBHistory of British Columbia - Wikipedia. Contents. hide. (Top) Indigenous peoples. Early European explorers. From fur trade districts to colonies (1821–1858) Colonial British Columbia (1858–1871) Entry into Canada (1871–1900) 20th century. 21st century. First Nations. See also. References. Further reading. External links.
Geography of British Columbia - Wikipedia
WEBBritish Columbia is the westernmost province of Canada, bordered by the Pacific Ocean. With an area of 944,735 km 2 (364,764 sq mi) it is Canada's third-largest province. The province is almost four times the size of the United Kingdom and larger than every United States state except Alaska.
British Columbia - Wikiwand
WEBBritish Columbia is the westernmost province of Canada. Situated between the Pacific Ocean and the Rocky Mountains, the province has a diverse geography, with rugged landscapes that include rocky coastlines, sandy beaches, forests, lakes, mountains, inland deserts and grassy plains.
British Columbia | The Canadian Encyclopedia
WEBBritish Columbia. British Columbia is Canada's most westerly province, and is a mountainous area whose population is mainly clustered in its southwestern corner. BC is Canada’s third-largest province after Québec and Ontario, making up 10 per cent of Canada’s land surface. British Columbia is a land of diversity and contrast within small ...
British Columbia – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
WEBMar 1, 2023 · British Columbia (BC) is the westernmost province of Canada, between the Pacific Ocean, and the Rocky Mountains. BC has great scenery along the coast and inland, and is a rewarding destination for outdoor life , especially downhill snowsports and wilderness backpacking .
Outline of British Columbia - Wikipedia
WEBThe following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to British Columbia: British Columbia is the westernmost of Canada's provinces. It lies between the Pacific Ocean to the west and the province of Alberta to the east.
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