Skiing at Whistler and Blackcomb Resorts: Why ski anywhere else? The best resorts in North America merged for a total of more than 200 runs on two adjoining mountains. Full-day lift passes are only about C$65 (US$42) for adults.

Looking for Bald Eagles in Squamish: The bald eagle is the national symbol of the United States, but in winter, when the salmon are running, you can see more eagles in Squamish than just about anywhere else in the world.

Watching for Whales and Storms in Pacific Rim National Park: Few sights in nature match observing whales in the wild, except perhaps a winter storm on Vancouver Island's west coast. Here you can see both in abundance.

Exploring B.C.'s Backcountry by Horseback: The B.C. backcountry is an incredibly beautiful land of alpine lakes, snowcapped peaks, grasslands, canyons, and high plateaus. One of the best ways to get a taste of it is to set off to explore on horseback.