The dramatic mountains and forests of the Canadian Rockies achieve a new, almost magical beauty with a winter coat of ice and snow.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Kamloops, one of British Columbia's industrial cities, is located beside the Thompson River which cuts deeply into the barren landscape.
 

Kokane Creek, near Nelson, is framed by British Columbia's forests and mountains.
 

A rain forest grows in Pacific Rim National Park, Vancouver Island. In this forest, unique in Canada, massive redwoods reach toward the sun, and on these great trees lives a variety of highly specialized plant life. All thrive due to the warm Japan current, moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall.
 

Butchart Gardens, north of Victoria, are named after Mrs. Jenny Butchart who created beauty from the large and ugly hole that had been her husband's lime quarry. Now much expanded and world famous there is a Sunken Garden, a Rose Garden and a Japanese Garden.
 
 
 

Bursting spring blossoms frame the inner harbour in front of the Empress Hotel, Victoria, Vancouver Island. The Empress is a symbol of the Britishness of British Columbia. Springtime comes to Victoria much earlier than in the rest of Canada. When daffodils bloom here, most points east are still in the icy grip of winter.
 

The fog has lifted to reveal Vancouver's Lion's Gate Bridge. Vancouver's Stanley Park is in the background. Vancouver is one of Canada's most appealing cities. Its temperate climate - unlike the rest of the country - exceptionally good recreational facilities and its dynamic cultural and commercial life are enjoyed by a community of people of many ethnic groups.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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