British Columbia Magazine

Bear viewing in BC is one of those rare experiences where you’re able to view the wild side of nature with the safety of a guide. While encountering a bear in the wild can be a surprise, there’s a safe way to view these fascinating mammals: British Columbia is one of the foremost hubs in the world for bear viewing, and some of the best places to view bears in their natural ha...

As wildfires burn across British Columbia during another hot, dry summer, some of the most fire-resistant places on the landscape may owe their survival to an unlikely ally.

In valleys and stream corridors throughout the province, beavers are quietly building pockets of resilience. Their dams slow moving water, spread it across floodplains and raise local wate...

A new moon will create ideal conditions for watching one of the year’s brightest and most reliable meteor showers.

For a few nights each August, some of the best sightseeing in British Columbia happens after dark.

The annual Perseid meteor shower will reach its peak overnight from Aug. 12 to 13, sending bright streaks of light across the sky. W...

From salmonberries glowing along a coastal trail to huckleberries ripening on an Interior mountainside, wild berries are among British Columbia’s most appealing seasonal foods. They can also offer an enjoyable way to slow down, observe the landscape and learn more about the ecosystems around us.

Successful foraging, however, involves much more than finding som...

A short walk to a waterfall may not feel like a backcountry expedition. The trail is popular, the forecast looks favourable and the parking lot is only a few kilometres away. What could go wrong?

In British Columbia, conditions can change quickly. Rain can make a trail difficult to follow, an injury can turn an hour-long outing into an overnight wait and an ea...