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British Columbia is the western most Province and is bordered on the east by Alberta, the north by Alaska and the Yukon and enjoys nearly 17,000 miles of Pacific coastline including the mainland and thousands of islands and islets including Vancouver Island and Haida Gwaii, formerly known as the Queen Charlottes. The rugged coastline is made up of endless inlets and mountainous fjords with backdrops of the snowcapped peaks of the coastal range. The coast is bathed with the Japanese current and affords the Province with a mild oceanic climate.

Much of British Columbia is still a wilderness with a collection of wildlife found nowhere else on earth. Grizzly and black bears roam the forests and BC is home to the Kermode or spirit bear found nowhere else. There are large populations of deer, elk and moose, bighorn sheep and mountain goats cling to the high peaks and the bird life is made up of eagles, ospreys, Canada geese, hawks, ravens and owls. British Columbia hosts some of the greatest fishing on the globe and the lakes and streams are populated with trout, salmon, steelhead and sturgeon.

The archipelago of Haida Gwaii is made up of two large islands and 150 smaller ones and is a favored destination of adventurous souls. The islands have well appointed hotels and many rustic lodges and offer exceptional dining in the many restaurants and cafes. There is superb fishing around the islands, camping in virgin forests and a good network of hiking trails. The islands host many aboriginal sites, museums, works of northern art and an ambiance of the rich culture. The timeless beaches are a beach combers delight, areas of still water is perfect for kayakers and other boating activities abound.

Haida Gwaii is another jewel in what is beautiful, supernatural British Columbia.