small towns in bc

This small BC town is home to 'Canada's only desert' and the 'warmest freshwater lake'

This small town in B.C. has many claims to fame, making it one of the most popular getaway spots in the province. If you want a trip full of beautiful views, warm water swimming and sunny days – look no further than this spot.

Nestled in the Okanagan region of B.C., the town of Osoyoos boasts the area's signature scenery and ideal weather, and has stood out as one of the most unique destinations in the country. Osoyoos is home to Canada's only desert, with a striking landscape you can explore.

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5 beautiful small towns in BC that are cheaper to live in than Vancouver

Vancouver is known far and wide for its beauty... and cost of living. It's one of the main gripes that people have with the West Coast city – that life there and all its promised balance, nature, and fun, will cost you big.

There are other spots around the province though, that'll give you the signature West Coast beauty, without the cost of living in Vancouver. They might not be bustling hubs, but these small towns and cities have lots of charm to make up for the lack of big-box stores and skyscrapers.

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This quaint BC small town is surrounded by endless white sand beaches and lush forest trails

Tucked away on an island in B.C. is a quaint town that's famous for its uniquely beautiful surroundings. Here you'll find sandy beaches stretching out along the shoreline, with lush rainforest on one side and vast ocean on the other. Mountainous little islands are dotted all around, making the views from the windswept shoreline that much more beautiful.

This is Tofino, a place that's beloved by many, for good reason. It's become a famous surf town, which is clear as soon as you drive in, thanks to the many surf shops. That, along with the slow pace and beach cruisers rolling down the side of the road, adds to the overall beachy vibe of this place.

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I lived in this dreamy small town that Canadians named as a top spot they want to move to

Canadians named this charming little town as the place they would move to if they could live anywhere, but like most things in life, not everything is quite as it seems.

I moved to Whistler, B.C., a few years ago after living in Vancouver. It was an escape from the endless rainy days and a welcome change of pace from the city. It's one of those places that you just feel lucky to live in — soaking in every bit of the life that many only get a slice of on vacation. No place is perfect, though, and despite Whistler being at the top of many people's dream spots to live in (see the Narcity Canada Facebook poll to prove it), there's always another side. So if you've been tempted West and want to know what it's actually like living in a little ski town — this is it.

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5 hidden-gem small towns in BC to visit in 2026, recommended by a local

If you've ever fantasized about escaping the city — not in a nervous breakdown "sell everything and move to the woods" way, but in a "I want to sip a too-hot latte on a rainy Tuesday in a town where time moves slower" kind of way — this one's for you.

There's something undeniably romantic about small towns in B.C. The kind where it rains (a lot), but somehow the rain feels welcome, like an aesthetic choice. The kind with old diners, small theatres, bowling alleys, surf snacks, and shops that sell soap made from lavender grown by someone named Marjorie.

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