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Sante Spa Victoria, Victoria
Ollie #21 of 955 attractions in British Columbia
5 of 5 stars 39 reviews
Owner description: Located minutes from downtown - award-winning Sante Spa Victoria draws from the elements of nature to inspire, nurture and empower your wellbeing. Our...... more » Owner description: Located minutes from downtown - award-winning Sante Spa Victoria draws from the elements of nature to inspire, nurture and empower your wellbeing. Our full array of spa treatments offers endless opportunities for relaxation, discovery, renewal and spiritual awakening. Here you will experience nature’s escape through treatments that harness the therapeutic benefits of locally cultivated ingredients such as coastal sea kelp, northern clay, and lavender. Discover our signature treatments – created by and exclusive to Sante Spa. Botanical ingredients and indigenous elements are woven together to create a sensory journey that awakens one’s sense of contentment, self-awareness and wellbeing.Discover Sante Spa, Victoria’s Mountain Escape - the splendour of ancient arbutus groves amidst expansive views beckon you here - the calm embrace you experience will bring you back. « less
Attraction type  Spas
Distance  8.7 miles from city center
Sun Peaks Ski Area, Kamloops
Ollie #22 of 955 attractions in British Columbia
5 of 5 stars 27 reviews
Attraction type  Ski/ Snowboard Areas
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Golden Ears Provincial Park, Maple Ridge
Ollie #23 of 955 attractions in British Columbia
4.5 of 5 stars 32 reviews
Attraction type  State Parks
Distance  64.6 miles from city center
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Lynn Canyon Park, Vancouver
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Ollie #24 of 955 attractions in British Columbia
4.5 of 5 stars 211 reviews

Lynn Canyon Park officially opened to the public in 1912 and has been a popular destination among tourists and local residents ever since. Lynn Canyon Park is a great location for... more »

Attraction type  Parks; Bridges; State Parks
Distance  65.1 miles from city center
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Whistler Bungee, Whistler
Ollie #25 of 955 attractions in British Columbia
4.5 of 5 stars 26 reviews
Attraction type  Sports Camps/ Clinics; Ghost Towns
Distance  118.2 miles from city center
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Sun Peaks, Sun Peaks
Ollie #26 of 955 attractions in British Columbia
4.5 of 5 stars 68 reviews
Attraction type  Ski/ Snowboard Areas
Distance  230.5 miles from city center
Myra Canyon Park, Kelowna
Ollie #27 of 955 attractions in British Columbia
5 of 5 stars 21 reviews
Attraction type  State Parks; Canyons
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Minter Gardens, Chilliwack
Ollie #28 of 955 attractions in British Columbia
5 of 5 stars 41 reviews
Owner description: Set against a magnificent mountain backdrop is a 32 acre floral tapestry of colour, sound and fragrance. Discover charming features around every bend...... more » Owner description: Set against a magnificent mountain backdrop is a 32 acre floral tapestry of colour, sound and fragrance. Discover charming features around every bend as you stroll through 12 themed gardens, pass by rushing waterfalls, feel the mist of the stunning ‘Waterwall’ or recapture your youth in the Children’s Garden. « less
Attraction type  Gardens
Distance  89.3 miles from city center
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Kicking Horse Mountain Resort, Golden
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Ollie #29 of 955 attractions in British Columbia
4.5 of 5 stars 85 reviews
Owner description: Kicking Horse has attracted rave reviews after just seven seasons for its awesome vertical, deep powder and spectacular terrain mix. With an express...... more » Owner description: Kicking Horse has attracted rave reviews after just seven seasons for its awesome vertical, deep powder and spectacular terrain mix. With an express gondola accessing over 4100 ft (1260m) of vertical, you’re bound to ski and ride an impressive feat of terrain comparable to only that of heli-skiing. Coupled with summer activities such as mountain biking, wildlife education, and alpine sightseeing, this is a place where the stories are almost too tall to believe. « less
Attraction type  Ski/ Snowboard Areas; Mountains; Resort Communities; Bodies of Water
Distance  342.8 miles from city center
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Lynn Canyon Suspension Bridge, North Vancouver
Ollie #30 of 955 attractions in British Columbia
4.5 of 5 stars 62 reviews
Attraction type  Bridges
Distance  65.2 miles from city center
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Lake Okanagan, Kelowna
Ollie #31 of 955 attractions in British Columbia
5 of 5 stars 32 reviews
Owner description: If you spot Ogopogo, the legendary lake monster said to inhabit these waters, you'll make headline news, but other than that, you're sure to enjoy all...... more » Owner description: If you spot Ogopogo, the legendary lake monster said to inhabit these waters, you'll make headline news, but other than that, you're sure to enjoy all the recreational activities this 82-mile long lake has to offer: swimming, boating, parasailing and all types of water sports. « less
Attraction type  Bodies of Water
Distance  201.7 miles from city center
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Vancouver TheatreSports League, Vancouver
Ollie #32 of 955 attractions in British Columbia
5 of 5 stars 29 reviews
Owner description: Vancouver TheatreSports League is a pillar of the Vancouver performing arts scene and a worldwide phenomenon, producing and staging some of the most...... more » Owner description: Vancouver TheatreSports League is a pillar of the Vancouver performing arts scene and a worldwide phenomenon, producing and staging some of the most daring and innovative improv in the world. « less
Attraction type  Theaters; Comedy Clubs
Distance  59.2 miles from city center
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English Bay, Vancouver
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Ollie #33 of 955 attractions in British Columbia
4.5 of 5 stars 150 reviews
Beautiful vibrant beach that comes alive when it's sunny and warm out. Various activities such as scuba diving, kayaking and others.
Attraction type  Bodies of Water
Distance  60.2 miles from city center
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Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park, Parksville
Ollie #34 of 955 attractions in British Columbia
4.5 of 5 stars 43 reviews
Attraction type  Parks
Distance  74.3 miles from city center
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MV Lady Rose, Port Alberni
Ollie #35 of 955 attractions in British Columbia
5 of 5 stars 24 reviews
This cargo ship which travels from Kildonan, Bamfield, Ucluelet and the Broken Group Islands, also carries passengers to various drop-off points.
Attraction type  Ships
Distance  86.7 miles from city center
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Long Beach, Tofino
Ollie #36 of 955 attractions in British Columbia
4.5 of 5 stars 41 reviews
Attraction type  Beaches
Distance  138.8 miles from city center
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Goldstream Provincial Park, Victoria
Ollie #37 of 955 attractions in British Columbia
4.5 of 5 stars 71 reviews
Attraction type  National Parks
Distance  9.6 miles from city center
Whitewater Ski Resort, Nelson
Ollie #38 of 955 attractions in British Columbia
5 of 5 stars 34 reviews
Owner description: It's all about the Snow...Cradled in BC’s legendary Selkirk Mountains, renowned for epic winters, Whitewater’s dependable dry snowfall totals over...... more » Owner description: It's all about the Snow...Cradled in BC’s legendary Selkirk Mountains, renowned for epic winters, Whitewater’s dependable dry snowfall totals over 13.5 meters a season. That’s more than 44 feet. And there’s more. Factor in the 5,400ft/ 1,640m base elevation, world renowned Fresh Tracks Cafe and you have the most reliable ski resort in the west.Come experience True Kootenay Mountain Culture. « less
Attraction type  Ski/ Snowboard Areas
Chemainus Theater, Chemainus
Ollie #39 of 955 attractions in British Columbia
4.5 of 5 stars 49 reviews
Owner description: We are a vibrant, established and fully professional theatre nestled in the seaside community of Chemainus, BC. We feature some of the finest...... more » Owner description: We are a vibrant, established and fully professional theatre nestled in the seaside community of Chemainus, BC. We feature some of the finest performers and performances in Canada, Vancouver and Vancouver Island. « less
Attraction type  Theaters
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Galloping Goose Regional Trail, Victoria
Ollie #40 of 955 attractions in British Columbia
4.5 of 5 stars 24 reviews
A 38-mile unpaved trail, great for biking and hiking.
Attraction type  Trails; Hiking Trails; Biking Trails
Distance  5.6 miles from city center
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