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Summary

You're Only A True BC Local If You've Been To 9 Of These 14 Iconic Landmarks

Add these to your bucket list! 😍

Staff Writer

Across the province, there are so many stunning B.C. landmarks that you need to see at least once.

From adorable goats roaming on a building to visiting a castle that appears in tons of movies, there is no shortage of incredible sights to discover.

Here are all the locations you'll want to add to your bucket list. How many of the spots below have you seen?

Sky Pilot Suspension Bridge

Price: $55.95+

Address: 36800 BC-99, Squamish, BC

Why You Need To Go: You can enjoy jaw-dropping views of Howe Sound as you cross this 100-metre-long suspension bridge at the Sea To Sky Gondola.

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The Enchanted Forest

Price: $14.00

Address: 7060 Trans-Canada Hwy., Revelstoke, BC

Why You Need To Go: You'll feel like you've stepped into a fairytale as you visit a towering treehouse inside an enchanted forest.

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Old Country Market

Price: Free admission

Address: 2326 Alberni Hwy., Coombs, BC

Why You Need To Go: It is a charming small town where you can see adorable goats grazing on the roof of a building.

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Hole In The Wall

Price: Free

Address: Port Alberni, BC

Why You Need To Go: It is a short hike through a lush forest to this secret eye-catching waterfall.

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Capilano Suspension Bridge Park

Price: $54.95+

Address: 3735 Capilano Rd., North Vancouver, BC

Why You Need To Go: You'll have so much fun wandering across the treetop adventure bridges, cliff walk and iconic suspension bridge over the Capilano River.

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Dog Mountain

Price: Free

Address: 1700 Mt. Seymour Rd., North Vancouver, BC

Why You Need To Go: The 5-kilometre roundtrip trail will take you to a stunning lookout point over Vancouver.

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Hatley Castle

Price: Free to visit the garden

Address: 2005 Sooke Rd., Victoria, BC

Why You Need To Go: This majestic castle has appeared in superhero movies and shows like Deadpool, Arrow, X-Men: The Last Stand, X-Men 2, and Smallville.

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Stanley Park

Price: Free

Address: Vancouver, BC

Why You Need To Go: You can take a walk along the water and see the secret rose garden bursting with blooms.

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Grouse Mountain

Price: Free to climb, $20.00 to take the Skyride back down

Address: 6400 Nancy Greene Way, North Vancouver, BC

Why You Need To Go: For a fantastic workout, you can climb 2,830 steps on The Grouse Grind.

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Granville Island Public Market

Price: Free

Address: 1689 Johnston St., Vancouver, BC

Why You Need To Go: There are so many extraordinary places to eat here. You can fill up on fish and chips and some desserts at Lee's Donuts.

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Yoho National Park

Price: $10.00+

Address: Field, BC

Why You Need To Go: Here you can hike to the towering Takakkaw Falls, which is Canada's second-tallest waterfall.

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Fan Tan Alley

Price: Free

Address: Victoria, BC

Why You Need To Go: Hidden in Chinatown, you can find the narrowest street in Canada.

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Train Wreck

Price: Free

Address: Whistler, BC

Why You Need To Go: You can go on a short hike over a suspension bridge to colourful abandoned train cars.

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The Butchart Gardens

Price: $33.00+

Address: 800 Benvenuto Ave., Brentwood Bay, BC

Why You Need To Go: Here, you'll feel like you are going on a trip around the world as you visit the Japanese, Italian and Mediterranean gardens.

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Before you get going, check out our Responsible Travel Guide so you can be informed, be safe, be smart, and most of all, be respectful on your adventure.

  • Stephanie White was an Ottawa-based Associate Editor for Narcity Canada. She has been writing mouthwatering food and wanderlust-inspiring articles for Canadians since 2012. She has a B.A. and B.Ed. from Ottawa University. When she isn't writing, you can find her travelling the globe and trying new restaurants. Stephanie has previously been published on Insider, Flight Network, Apartment Therapy, Faces Magazine, Daily Hive, Dished and The Spruce.

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