British Columbia is an adventurer’s playground of emerald forests, gargantuan mountains and landscapes so expansive that a seaplane is needed to access experiences in the most far-flung parts. The western Canadian province offers a backcountry made up of untouched wildernesses and steep slopes, perfect for indulging fantasies of pure exploration and adrenaline-pumping adventure. Vancouver itself is home to spectacular outdoor spaces such as Stanley Park and the 164-foot Lynn Canyon Suspension Bridge, while those curious about the city’s history can explore its birthplace, the eclectic neighborhood of Gastown.

• Delve into Vancouver’s most fascinating pockets, from the steampunk-lite streets of Gastown towards Stanley Park, the city’s sprawling green lung 
• Explore the pristine powder and thick forests of Whistler’s backcountry in a luxury 4x4
• Keep an eye out for black bears in the forests below the Peak2Peak Gondola, which stretches nearly three miles between Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains 
• Take a ferry across Howe Sound to Bowen Island where you’ll scramble up a salmon creek during an interpretive eco-walk
• Stop along the spectacular Sea to Sky Highway to feel the ground rumble beneath your feet at the thunderous Shannon Falls
• Set off for whale-watching in the Salish Sea, which teems with orcas, humpbacks, sea lions and porpoises