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British Columbia<br />

Canada’s sixth province is a place of astounding natural beauty, with lakes, rivers<br />

and mountains that are waiting for you to <strong>com</strong>e and explore. Many visitors from<br />

all over the world travel to British Columbia for its excellent outdoor activities, from skiing<br />

to golfing to hiking. But it’s not all about the great outdoors –this region also boasts<br />

fascinating aboriginal culture, as well as an exciting food and drink scene.<br />

Yoho National Park is a must-visit in British Columbia, as it is a part of the beautiful<br />

Canadian Rockies. It has over 400 kilometres (258 miles) of trails, including the Iceline<br />

Trail. Other things to see in the national park include Emerald Lake, Lake O’Hara,<br />

Takakkaw Falls, and Wapta Falls.<br />

British Columbia’s Thompson<br />

Okanagan is a must-visit<br />

destination for wine lovers. Sip,<br />

spit and savour the samples from<br />

the 120-odd wineries scattered<br />

throughout the region, which range<br />

from high-end estates to momand-pop<br />

vineyards. The area is<br />

home to a number of award-wining<br />

wines, like Mission Hill, which won<br />

the top prize at the 2013 Decanter<br />

World Wine <strong>Awards</strong>. Visitors can<br />

take self-guided tours or arrange<br />

to take part in a bike tour of the<br />

region. The wines, <strong>com</strong>bined with<br />

the stunning lake-side scenery<br />

makes the Thompson Okanagan a<br />

optimal destination for any foodie.<br />

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