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Cupid's Crush Contest: Tell us your love story

Summerland Waterfront Resort & Spa Cupid's Crush Contest: Tell us how and where you met your soulmate. We'll post five stories on Facebook and ask readers to choose their favourite. The story...

BC Province: Looking forward to another successful tourism year

BC's hotels and restaurants and tourism attractions are gaining an exceptional reputation around the world and boosting our appeal as a destination.
New Year’s Eve at Black Rock Oceanfront Resort in Ucluelet, BC

Two great resorts to go to for a romantic, delicious New Year's Eve

Wondering what to do to make this New Year's Eve special? We've solved the problem for you.
Destination British Columbia uses virtual reality to attract tourists

Destination British Columbia uses virtual reality to attract tourists [VIDEO]

"We just really wanted to make it an interactive experience, on top of being immersive, and give people the opportunity to make choices as if they were actually traveling in BC," says Giovondo.
Photo of Chateau Lake Louise by Patrick Imbeau via Flickr

Five great, relatively-green winter getaways

Here’s our eco-rated list of great places for close - but not too close - holiday travel from Vancouver, B.C.
Plan a ‘green getaway’ to the Okanagan

Plan a ‘green getaway’ to the Okanagan

No need to leave a trail of dirty airborne carbon—check out these alternative vacation ideas close to home.

Discover winter wine-tasting in the Okanagan on the Lakeshore Wine Route

Winter in the wine country is as beautiful as it is delicious.

If you're traveling to Toronto, consider the Fairmont Royal York

A modern hotel that hasn't forgotten its history.

Five You Can Drive: Salt Spring Island's hidden treasures

With it's unique culture, the community of artists and craftspeople and the spectacular landscapes, Salt Spring Island is a destination you definitely don't want to miss.

Five You Can Drive: Enjoy Whistler from comfort of Nita Lake Lodge

Whistler's an easy drive from Vancouver and offers mountain air, drop dead beautiful vistas, endless hikes, amazing cycling and so much more. Nita Lake Lodge makes a stay there truly magnificent.