Luxury British Columbia Holidays

Vibrant Vancouver

Vancouver is a vibrant coastal city where ocean, mountains and urban culture meet. Stroll or cycle through Stanley Park, follow the scenic Seawall, and explore Granville Island’s Public Market, artisan shops and waterfront dining.

Discover historic Gastown, admire views from Canada Place, or venture to the North Shore for Grouse Mountain and Capilano Suspension Bridge Park. With excellent restaurants, shopping, galleries and easy access to nature, Vancouver offers a memorable blend of sightseeing, culture and outdoor beauty.

Verdant parklands in Victoria

Stroll through The Butchart Gardens, a world-famous 55-acre floral display garden in Brentwood Bay, near Victoria. Wander among beautifully designed spaces including the Sunken Garden, Rose Garden, Japanese Garden, Italian Garden and Mediterranean Garden, each offering its own seasonal colour and character. Closer to downtown Victoria, Beacon Hill Park is ideal for a relaxed picnic or gentle walk, with gardens, ponds and coastal views across the Juan de Fuca Strait towards the Olympic Mountains.

Catch some culture

British Columbia’s cultural sightseeing is shaped by Indigenous heritage and creative communities. In Vancouver, explore museums, galleries and public art, including the Museum of Anthropology at UBC and the Vancouver Art Gallery. In Victoria, discover historic architecture and waterfront landmarks, while Whistler’s Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre shares the living traditions of the Squamish and Lil’wat Nations. From Indigenous storytelling and contemporary art to festivals, markets and heritage sites.

Whale watching excursions

Between spring and autumn, British Columbia’s coastal waters offer memorable whale-watching experiences, with some of the best sightings typically from May to September. Join a responsible boat tour from Vancouver, Victoria, Tofino or Vancouver Island for the chance to see orcas, humpback, grey and minke whales in their natural habitat. Sightings vary by season and location, but surrounded by dramatic coastline and rich marine life, it is an unforgettable way to experience British Columbia’s wild beauty from the water.