In Fall, vivid colours transform an already spectacular setting. With fewer crowds and a slower pace, it’s a wonderful time to travel within our vast backyard. Here are four ways to experience BC this fall.
Remember to and travel responsibly.
VISIT CHARMING SMALL TOWNS
BC’s small towns are tucked among mountaintops, rainforests, and coastlines—find your ideal location and stay awhile.
are perfect for anyone looking to reconnect with nature on a grand scale. Forested peaks are at your doorstep calling you to adventure. Nestled in the Selkirk Mountains, is home to hundreds of heritage buildings and an eclectic food scene. Further east, towns like , , and offer the dramatic scenery of the East Kootenays
draws both adventurers and artists, who flock there for inspiration. and on the boast vibrant art scenes with plenty of locally-owned shops and galleries. Explore sheltered waterways in a kayak, and enjoy fresh fish and chips on land.
CELEBRATE HARVEST AND THE CHANGING SEASON
Autumn is a time for celebration and renewal, from colourful foliage to food and drink. See the elusive in , or on a guided hike with in the Purcells. Celebrate fall’s harvest with a visit to a winery or a farm tour along culinary corridors like the Fraser, Okanagan, or Cowichan valleys. Prepare your palate for October’s Craft Beer Month with a taste test on the .
CHANGE YOUR VIEW WITH A CABIN OR RANCH STAY
Get off the grid with a relaxing getaway to a luxury lodge, guest ranch, or rustic cabin. Stay at for lakeside serenity in the Shuswap or in the Cariboo’s playground of pine and spruce. For a memorable holiday on horseback, visit or .
Fisherman’s Wharf, Victoria. Photo: Jordan Dyck.
FIND BEAUTY IN THE CITY
The tree-lined streets of BC’s urban centres offer plenty of natural beauty. Stay in Victoria and to explore the that runs from ’s downtown waterfront to a hidden lake, a quiet cove, and a forest of fall foliage. Pick up treats at to refuel after your ride.
Spend a weekend in Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»and wander the West End for a display of Instagram-worthy autumn leaves. Or, visit in ’s , with its water lily pond and burgundy hues, for a peaceful oasis in a bustling city centre.
