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    Canadian province or territory Name = British Columbia AlternateName = Fullname = Province of British Columbia EntityAdjective = Provincial Flag = BCFlag.png CoatOfArms = BCCoat.JPG Map = British_Columbia-map.png Motto = Splendor Sine Occasu (Splendour without diminishment) Capital = Victoria, British ColumbiaVictoria LargestCity = Vancouver, British ColumbiaVancouver Premier = Gordon Campbell PremierParty = British Columbia Liberal PartyBC Liberal Viceroy = Iona Campagnolo ViceroyType = Lieutenant-Governor PostalAbbreviation = BC PostalCodePrefix = List of V Postal Codes of CanadaV AreaRank = 5th TotalArea = 944,735 LandArea = 925,186 WaterArea = 19,549 PercentWater = 2.1 PopulationRank = 3rd Population = 4,220,000 PopulationYear = 2005 estimate DensityRank = 7th Density = 4.34 AdmittanceOrder = 7th AdmittanceDate = July 20, 1871 TimeZone = UTC−8 & −7 HouseSeats = 36 SenateSeats = 6 ISOCode = CA-BC Website = www.gov.bc.ca British Columbia, or simply B.C. or BC (French languageFrench: ''Colombie-Britannique'', ''C.-B.'') is the westernmost of CanadaCanada's Provinces of Canadaprovinces. It was the sixth province to join Confederation (in 1871). As of 2005, the population estimate is 4,220,000 (''British Columbians'').

    Geography - seemainGeography of British Columbia British Columbia is the westernmost province of Canada, bordered by the Pacific OceanPacific coast. It is bound on the northwest by the United StatesU.S. States of the United Statesstate of Alaska, directly north by Yukon and the Northwest Territories, on the east by Alberta, and on the south by the states of Washington, Idaho, and Montana. The southern border of British Columbia was established by the 1846 Oregon Treaty.BC's capital is Victoria, British ColumbiaVictoria, at the southeast tip of Vancouver Island. Its most populous city is Vancouver, which is in the southwest corner of the mainland of the Province of BC. (the city is not on Vancouver Island). Other major cities include Surrey, British ColumbiaSurrey, Burnaby, British ColumbiaBurnaby, Coquitlam, British ColumbiaCoquitlam, Richmond, British ColumbiaRichmond, Delta, British ColumbiaDelta, and New Westminster, British ColumbiaNew Westminster in the Greater Vancouver Regional District (GVRD); Abbotsford and Langley in the Fraser Valley; Nanaimo, British ColumbiaNanaimo on Vancouver Island; and Kelowna, British ColumbiaKelowna and Kamloops, British ColumbiaKamloops in the "Interior." Prince George, British ColumbiaPrince George is the major city nearest the centre of the province; however, a small town called Vanderhoof, 100 km to the west, is much nearer the geographic centre.The Canadian Rockies and the Inside Passage's fjords provide some of British Columbia's renowned and spectacular scenery, which forms the backdrop and context for a growing outdoor adventure and ecotourism industry. The Okanagan area is one of only three wine-growing regions in Canada and also produces excellent ciders, but exports little of either drink. The small rural towns of Penticton, British ColumbiaPenticton, Oliver, British ColumbiaOliver, and Osoyoos, British ColumbiaOsoyoos have some of the warmest summer climates in Canada and provide hospitality to visitors from around the world.Much of Vancouver Island is covered by a temperate rain forest, one of a mere handful of such Ecosystemecosystems in the world (notable others being on the Olympic Peninsula of Washington and in Chile. More northerly portions of the province's mainland have snowy, cold winters; however, southern portions and Vancouver Island are temperate in many places, where the climate is moderated by the Pacific Ocean. In the interior, summer temperatures can be quite warm, even notably hot and there are large semi-arid areas and a few localities classifiable as pocket deserts, including at the towns of Osoyoos, British ColumbiaOsoyoos and Lillooet, British ColumbiaLillooet. There is more than one spot in British Columbia that has recorded peak summer temperatures of 43.3 °C (110 °F) and an ongoing rivalry exists between the Fraser Canyon towns of Lytton, British ColumbiaLytton and Lillooet, British ColumbiaLillooet for the title of "Canada's Hot Spot".

    Parks and Protected Areas - There are 14 designations of parks and protected areas in the province that reflects the different administration and creation of these areas in a modern context. There are 141 ecological Reserves, 35 provincial marine parks, 7 Provincial Heritage Sites, 6 National Historic Sites, 4 National Parks and 3 National Park Reserves. 12.5% (114,000 km²) of BC is currently considered 'protected' under one of the 14 different designations that includes over 800 distinct areas.British Columbia contains seven of Canadian National ParksCanada's national parks:
  • Glacier National Park (Canada)Glacier National Park
  • Gulf Islands National Park Reserve
  • Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve and Haida Heritage Site
  • Kootenay National Park
  • Mount Revelstoke National Park
  • Pacific Rim National Park Reserve
  • Yoho National ParkBC also contains a large network of provincial parks, run by wlapwww.gov.bc.ca - BC Parks of the Ministry of Water, Land and Air Protection.

    Recreation - Given its varied mountainous terrain and its coasts, lakes, rivers, and forests, British Columbia has long been enjoyed for pursuits like hiking and camping, rock climbing and mountaineering, hunting and fishing.Much of the province is wild or semi-wild, so that populations of very many mammalian species that have become rare in much of the United States still flourish in B.C. Watching animals of various sorts, including a very wide range of birds, has also long been popular. Bears (grizzly and black) live here, as do deer, elk, moose, caribou, big-horn sheep, mountain goats, beavers, muskrat, coyotes, wolves, mountain lions, eagles, ospreys, herons, Canada geese, swans, loons, hawks, owls, ravens, and many sorts of ducks. Smaller birds (robins, jays, grosbeaks, chickadees, etc.) also abound.Healthy populations of many sorts of fishes are found in the waters (including, of course, salmonids such as several species of salmon, trout, char, etc.). Besides salmon and trout, sport-fishers in B.C. also catch halibut, steelhead, bass, and sturgeon.Water sports, both motorized and non-motorized, are enjoyed in many places. Sea kayaking opportunities abound on the B.C. coast with its fjords. Whitewater rafting and kayaking are popular on many inland rivers. Sailing and sailboarding are widely enjoyed.In winter, cross-country and telemark skiing are much enjoyed, and in recent decades high-quality downhill skiing has been developed in the Coast Mountain range and the Rockies, as well as in the southern areas of the Shuswap Highlands and the Columbia Mountains. Snowboarding has mushroomed in popularity since the early 1990s. The 2010 Winter Olympics downhill events will be held in Whistler, British ColumbiaWhistler, B.C., while the indoor events will be in the Vancouver area.In Vancouver and Victoria (as well as some other cities), opportunities for joggers and bicyclists have been developed. Cross-country bike touring has been popular since the ten-speed bike became available many years ago. Since the advent of more robust mountain bikes, trails in more rugged and wild places have been developed for them. Some of the province's retired rail beds have been converted and maintained for hiking, biking, and cross-country skiing.Horseback riding is enjoyed by many British Columbians. Opportunities for trail riding, often into especially scenic areas, have been established for tourists in numerous areas of the province.Of course, British Columbians have not failed to enjoy all the traditional sports, like golf, tennis, soccer, hockey, softball, basketball, curling, and so on. Most communities of several thousand people or more have developed facilities for these (as, in some cases, have communities of even a few hundred).Consistent with both increased tourism and increased participation in diverse recreations by British Columbians themselves has been the proliferation of lodges, chalets, bed and breakfastbed and breakfasts, motels, hotels, fishing camps, and park-camping facilities in recent decades.In certain areas, there are businesses, non-profit societies, or municipal governments dedicated to promoting ecotourism in their region.Another surprise rarely seen in the United States is the marijuana culture in many parts of BC. In Vancouver there are several open to the public "brown cafe" style coffee houses where people can meet and smoke marijuana without worries of police intervention. The quality, assortment and price of marijuana in BC makes it a great destination for anyone who takes an interest in cannabis.

    Politics - BC has a 79-member elected Legislative Assembly of British ColumbiaLegislative Assembly, elected by the First Past the Post system. Politically, British Columbia has tended to swing between Left-Right politicsright and left, with little middle ground. Within Canada, BC is viewed much as California is in the United States, prone to unusual politics and scandals. Currently it is governed by the more conservative British Columbia Liberal Party under Gordon Campbell. However, for a decade before, it was led by the left-wing New Democratic Party of British ColumbiaNDP. Before that, the government was led by the right-wing British Columbia Social Credit PartySocial Credit Party for many years, but in the early 1990s the party collapsed due to scandal.

    Recall and Initiative - British Columbia is the only province in Canada with recall election and initiative legislation.Only one recall petition was ever deemed to have had any success, compelling MLA Paul Reitsma to resign his seat hours before he would have been removed from office.

    Electoral Reform - A Citizens' Assembly on Electoral Reform (British Columbia)Citizens' Assembly in 2004 recommended replacing the First Past the Post system with a Single Transferable Vote system to be implemented in 2009, and a referendum was held on May 17, 2005 to determine if this change should go ahead. The proposal received majority support (58% of the popular vote), but the government had required 60% to make the proposal binding on them. A second requirement was a simple majority in 60% of the current ridings and 77 of the 79 ridings achieved this, far more than the 48 minimum. The close result has provoked further interest in electoral reform. As a result of this, the Provincial Government has promised a second referendum on the issue to be held in November 2008.seealsoList of British Columbia general elections

    History - mainHistory of British Columbia From 1818 to 1846, British Columbia south of 54°40' and west of the Rocky Mountains was part of the Oregon Country. The land was under the control of the Hudson's Bay Company, and was divided into the departments of Columbia (south of the Columbia River) and New Caledonia (Canada)New Caledonia (north of the river).In 1846, the Oregon Treaty divided the territory along the 49th parallel north49th parallel to Georgia Strait, with the area north of this boundary (and all of Vancouver Island) becoming exclusively United KingdomBritish territory. Vancouver's Island, the official name of the colony on Vancouver Island, became a Crown colony in 1849.In 1858, in response to the Fraser Canyon gold rush, the mainland portion of the former Oregon Country was organized into the colony of British Columbia. The Cariboo region ("Central Interior") of British Columbia experienced a gold rush in the years 1862 to 1865. This created a rapid influx of miners and settlers, about 30,000 in all. The colonial authorities feared the gold rush might spread beyond B.C.'s northern border (54°40' north), so the Stikine Territory was created in 1862. However, the following year this new territory was disestablished, most of its area going to B.C., whose northern limit was increased to its current location, 60° north.This period in the province's history is acknowledged today in the ''Gold Rush Trail'': historic and other sites along the route from Lillooet to Barkerville and beyond. Some of the towns along this route are numbered according to their distance from the end of the navigable part of the Fraser River at Lillooet. Best known of these is the town of 100 Mile House which, along with the residential hub of 108 Mile Ranch, forms a substantial trading, tourism, and population centre for this region. After the mainland's gold rushes collapsed and the colony almost went bankrupt from building roads in its interior, the two colonies of Vancouver's Island and British Columbia agreed to merge and share the debt. The merger was effected in 1866, with the name ''British Columbia'' being applied to the newly united colony.Several factors played in the decision of British Columbia to join Canada on July 20, 1871. These included fear of annexation to the United States, the overwhelming debt created by rapid population growth, the need for government-funded services to support this population, and the economic depression caused by the end of the gold rush. The decision was made largely because the Canadian government offered to link British Columbia to the more settled parts of Canada via the Canadian Pacific Railway and offered to pay off the $1,000,000 British Columbian debt.The completion of the CPR in 1885, and its upgrades during 1886, was a huge boost to Vancouver, the line's terminus founded in 1886, and it rapidly grew to become one of Canada's largest cities. The province became a centre of fishing, mining, and especially of logging throughout the twentieth century.In 1903, British Columbia's territory shrank somewhat after the Alaska Boundary Dispute settled the vague boundary of the Alaska panhandle.B.C. has long taken advantage of its Pacific coast to have close relations with East Asia. However, this has caused friction, with frequent feelings of animosity towards Asian immigrants. This was most manifest during the Second World War when many people of Japanese descent were interned in the interior of the province.The post-World War II years saw Vancouver and Victoria also become cultural centres as poets, authors, artists, and musicians flocked to the beautiful scenery and warmer temperatures. Tourism also began to play an important role in the economy. The rise of Japan and other Pacific economies was a great boost to the B.C. economy.

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    Cities - Half of all British Columbians live in the Greater Vancouver Regional District, which includes Vancouver, British ColumbiaVancouver, Surrey, British ColumbiaSurrey, Burnaby, British ColumbiaBurnaby, Coquitlam, British ColumbiaCoquitlam, Delta, British ColumbiaDelta and Richmond, British ColumbiaRichmond.Other cities:
  • Abbotsford, British ColumbiaAbbotsford
  • Courtenay, British ColumbiaCourtenay
  • Dawson Creek, British ColumbiaDawson Creek
  • Fort St. John, British ColumbiaFort St. John
  • Kamloops, British ColumbiaKamloops
  • Kelowna, British ColumbiaKelowna
  • Nanaimo, British ColumbiaNanaimo
  • Prince George, British ColumbiaPrince George
  • Victoria, British ColumbiaVictoria - provincial capital
  • Williams Lake, British ColumbiaWilliams LakeseealsoList of communities in British Columbia

    See also -
  • List of British Columbia-related topics
  • *List of British Columbians
  • **List of British Columbia premiers
  • **List of British Columbia lieutenant-governors
  • *List of communities in British Columbia
  • *List of British Columbia Regional Districts
  • *List of British Columbia provincial highways
  • *List of British Columbia Universities
  • *Same-sex marriage in British Columbia
  • *BC Ferries
  • *BC Hydro
  • Canada
  • *Provinces and territories of Canada
  • **List of Canadian provincial and territorial symbols
  • *List of cities in Canada

    External links -
  • hellobc.com - Tourism British Columbia
  • travel.bc.ca - Travel.bc.ca British Columbia Travel & Tourism Information
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    BC POETRY
    British Columbia's moder master of verse featured with new collections and guests every New Moon. MP3s, Podcasts, photos, streaming radio, daily alternative news digest, and much more.
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    Filipino Canadian Business Directory
    FilCanBizpages.com is the leading online Filipino Canadian Business directory with hundreds of business listings nationwide.
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    Scholefield House Victoria Bed and Breakfast
    Scholefield House, a Victoria Bed and Breakfast, where guests enjoy the charm and splendour of a bygone era blended with the comforts and conveniences of modern times. In Victoria, it would be difficult to find more comfortable or elegant accommodations than the Scholefield House. New York Times, July 6, 2003
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    Works in Motion
    Works in Motion is a portfolio website showcasing the work of Alex Kyrou. Alex has had experience working with BBC trained staff producing corporate videos at Shootyou. A graduate from the University of British Columbia's Film Production Program, Alex is currently pursuing a career in directing and cinematography.
    http://www.works-in-motion.com/

    PictureChasers.com Stock Photography
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    Process Servers
    Serving Legal papers across Canada and the U.S. Court filings, court issuings, searches, process serving.
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    Saturna Island Tourism Association
    Saturna Island’s moderate climate, quality accommodations and services make it an ideal year-round destination for that special retreat or quiet getaway. Cycling, hiking and kayaking are popular pastimes and there are scenic walks and easy access to beaches.
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    Motorhomes for sale in Canada
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    HODNETT - Painter
    Noel Hodnett - Contemporary visual artist with work represented in major public, corporate and private collections.
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    Secondhand Savvy
    British Columbia's Online Source for secondhand shops, services, and events.
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    Cypress Development Corp.
    Cypress Development Corp. is a Canadian precious and base metal exploration company developing 2 gold projects in Red Lake, Ontario, Canada, and a zinc project, a silver/copper project, and 2 gold projects in Nevada, U.S.A.
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    Mayne Island, BC - our Island Community
    Mayne Island is a small island off the southwest coast of British Columbia, Canada. Information about the island that will give you a glimpse of life on our precious island.
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    Canada Motorhome Rental
    Unforgettable holidays in Canada with Happy Holidays Motorhome and RV Rental, Sales and Service. Our customers are welcomed as guests and depart as dear friends.
    http://www.canadamotorhome.ws/

    Dream Catcher Heliskiing: Semi Private Heliskiing and Heliboarding in Bella Coola, British Columbia, CANADA
    Dream Catcher Heliskiing offers both land and ocean-based helicopter skiing packages. All inclusive multi-day tours with return flights from Vancouver. Exploratory skiing with phenomenal coastal fjordal views and a deep snowpack. Cultural tours and natural hot spring visits can be included as well.
    http://www.dreamcatcherheliskiing.com/

    Rob Gilbert Photography
    Rob is on of vancouvers top actor headshot photographers.
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    Truth or Dare
    Real people send in thier nude pictures.
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    Liberate Your Brand
    Artemis PR & Design is an award-winning creative agency that brings together an outstanding design team with top-notch PR practitioners. We specialize on helping organizations liberate their brands from the mundane and move to the next level of success.
    http://www.artemispr.com/

    www.kaymarantours.com
    KAT offers a variety of eco tourism activities from small and large motorized boats (2-40 passengers) to Guided Kayak Tours of the nearby Ladner Marsh. You can even rent a bike. Bird watching and wildlife viewing opportunities are superb in the estuary which is home to the well known Reifel Island Bird Sanctuary on Westham Island.
    http://www.kaymarantours.com/

    Comfort Inn Vancouver Airport Hotel
    Comfort Inn Vancouver Airport Hotel has a At Your Table Cafe restaurant, Sport Lounge, beer & wine store on sight and swimming pool. Comfort Inn Vancouver Airport offer a complimentary shuttle service and casino afternoon shuttle and free $5.00 coupon. the last one to pick up on the way going to airport. * 5~10 minutes to Casino, Shopping malls * 15 minutes to downtown, BC Ferry, cruise ship port For your convenience, we have complimentary high speed internet access in all rooms that we provide to all our guest at check-in). Please call tel: 604-278-5161 or toll free#1-800-663-0974 to make reservations.
    http://www.comfortinnvancouver.com/

    Scenic Art Photography
    A selection of landscape and abstract photography discovered in British Columbia and Ontario.
    http://www.scenicart.ca/

    Cloverdale, Surrey BC Canada History, Merchants and BIA
    Cloverdale Surrey BC Canada. Directory of attractions, dining, services and community events. Home of Smallville filming and Cloverdale BIA.
    http://www.fortlangleyvillage.com/

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    Luscan Group is your leading source of promotional items. Great & fast service. Free shipping in US & Canada.
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    eJet Aviation
    Explore British Columbia, the Worlds greatest playground, on exciting Helicopter Tours to Vancouver or Whistler. Enjoy breathtaking views of the mountain tops and glaciers.
    http://www.ejet.ca/

    JH Tee Antiques Ltd.
    We specialize in Antique silver, Birks estate flatware, and English silver flatware.
    http://www.justinteeantiques.com/

    Ear Gear
    Ear Gear is a spandex sleeve that is a security/protection device for BTE's Fm systems, and Cochlear Processors.
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    VarsityWorld.com
    VasrityWorld.com[1] is owned by Varsity Media Group, Inc., a media company that provides entertainment focused on the teen demographic. Formerly known as VarsityTV.com and MyVTV.com, VarsityWorld.com is social media network, offering both social networking for teenagers and a media content site that showcases user created videos.
    http://www.VarsityWorld.com/

    Salt Springs Spa Resort
    Ayurvedic Spa located on Salt Spring Island BC. Offering courses in Ayurvedic Therapies.
    http://www.saltspringspa.com/

    Victoria Bed and Breakfast
    Modern, Mediterranean Ocean View home, clean airy rooms with canopies, king beds,ensuite washroom, patios, located a few blocks from downtown Victoria Outdoor hot tub spa. Homemade buffet breakfast.
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    Playground Contractors Association
    The International Playground Contractors Association IS: A worldwide partnership formed to contribute to the advancement of the playground building industry by promoting playground installation as a legitimate contracting profession within the playground industry. The International Playground Contractors Association LENDS SUPPORT: To all playground safety programs, guidelines, and standards that promote playground safety by assisting the public in identifying the need for a professional playground installation. The International Playground Contractors Association SEEKS: Active participation in, and contributions from its membership and corporate sponsors for the development and growth of individual members, their contracting business, and the playground construction professional worldwide.
    http://www.playground-contractors.org/

    Hometown Canada Network of Communities
    Cities and towns in Canada - business listings, community information, coupons, and classified ads for the cities, large and small towns, villages and communities of Canada.
    http://www.hometowncanada.com/

    Adventures Pacific
    Tofino Whale Watching, Bear watching and Hot Springs Cove Tours in Clayoquot Sound British Columbia.
    http://www.adventurespacific.com/

    NIMASoft Solutions
    Official Website of NIMASoft Solutions
    http://www.nimasoft.com/

    Vancouver Real Estate Investment Consultants
    We specialize in British Columbia Vancouver Investments Properties and other Real Estate Investments.
    http://www.homesandbusinesses.net/

    Simon de la Salle - Multimedia Design
    Offering website design and multimedia services in Nelson BC Canada
    http://www.simondelasalle.com/

    Relocation 101: Focus on Books
    Get the Relocation 101:books if you are moving to Montreal, Vancouver, Victoria BC, Calgary AB or Toronto Ontario
    http://www.relocation101.ca/

    Behind the Cup: Coffeehouse Portraits by Paula K. Wirth
    Behind the Cup is an art exhibit of portraits painted with Japanese brush and ink at various coffeehouses in Vancouver, BC, Canada.
    http://www.inkvision.com

    TikiTours Sailing
    CYA member school; sailing lessons out of West Vancouver, British Columbia.
    http://www.tikitours.com/

    MGR.
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    http://www.stayandtour.ca/

    Crewed Yacht Charters in British Columbia
    Crewed yacht charters in British Columbia for whale watching, glaciers, fishing, and bears in British Columbia.
    http://www.yachtcharters.org/

    JG Freedman celebrates the Canadian West
    Focused on his personal experience as a tugboat captain who grew up in the dry grasslands of the West, JG Freedman's magic realist paintings evoke the emotions of a small boy in big, open country who never looses his sense of wonder.
    http://www.jgfreedman.com/

    Copper Canyon Labradoodles
    Australian Labradoodles are a relatively new breed created in Australia with the intent to provide non shed, less allergenic dogs for use as service dogs for the blind, hearing impaired and other needs. The steady, calm disposition of the Labrador Retriever coupled with the noted smarts of the Poodle, along with judicious small additions of other breeds, seemed to be the perfect combination for the creation of a new dog breed. Much work has also gone into selecting for a soft, loosely curled coat that does not demand as much grooming as the poodle coat often needs. The fleece coats should not require more than an occasional trim and weekly brushing, making them an easy care dog for both families and those with disabilities. The traits that make a perfect service dog are also the traits that are highly desirable for the perfect family pet... A dog that is sensible, smart, loyal, calm, loves people and void of aggression in a non shed, allergy friendly, easy care wrapping describes the ideal qualities looked for in a family pet... a perfect description of the multigen Australian Labradoodle!
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    Comox Valley Oceanfront Bed and Breakfast, Vancouver Island, BC
    Oceanfront bed and breakfast and vacation rental accommodations in the Comox Valley, Vancouver Island, BC, Canada.
    http://www.bbvancouverisland-bc.com/

    The Legend #7 at Big White Ski Resort
    Luxury accomadation at BigWhite. Sleeps up to eight in comfort. Ski in/out to your front door access. Private hot tub. Three bedrooms with a den. Entertainers style kitchen with eating bar for four. Fully equipped to make your ski vacation the very Best
    http://www.skibigwhiteresort.com/

    Gibson Heritage House Bed & Breakfast in the sunny Okanagan
    Penticton Bed and Breakfast Gibson Heritage House, built in 1906, is situated in the heart of the Okanagan Valley: Penticton, British Columbia. Spend time at the beach, in the city or on the mountain - Penticton has something to offer everyone.
    http://www.gibsonbb.com/

    Otella's Wine Country Inn
    Enjoy luxurious accommodation, gourmet cuisine and fine hospitality at this 4.5 Star Bed and Breakfast in a quiet garden setting. Situated in the heart of wine country in the Okanagan Valley, Kelowna, British Columbia.
    http://www.otellas.com/

    Cruise Vacation and All Inclusive Travel Consultant
    Providing personalized travel consulting services to clients, individuals and groups traveling via cruise, air, hotel, car, rail or packages to all inclusive destinations.
    http://www.charmtravel.com/

    Echo Valley Ranch and Spa
    Guest ranch and spa in a wiferness setting offering a diverse range of soft adventure activities such as horseback riding, hiking, river rafting and a full service spa.
    http://www.evranch.com/

    Host on Call
    Quick search tool for Bed and Breakfast accommodations and room availability without the need to hunt through individual websites.
    http://www.hostoncall.net/

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    Window Craft Renovations
    Wood and fibreglass frame window and door specialists--supply, installation and service. Window Craft can best be described as a company which seeks to provide its customers with value based solutions to their window & doors needs.
    http://www.window-craft.com/

    www.glacierhelicopters.ca
    Helicopter Rides and Glacier Sightseeing tours, Hiking adventures, and Helicopter fishing.
    http://www.glacierhelicopters.ca/

    BC Mountain Homes
    BC Mountain Homes offers affordable, inspired home designs that can be crafted to suit personal needs and the opportunities and challenges of any site.
    http://www.bcmountainhomes.com/

    HumanHand.com
    All about the human hands. Learn palmistry, ask a question, or read articles. Online certification course is now available.
    http://www.humanhand.com/

    Fiddleheads Violin Shop & School
    Fiddleheads Violins and School is an award-winning business in BC, Canada offering the services of violin and instrument sales and private lessons with Rhiannon Schmitt.
    http://www.fiddleheads.ca/

    Click411.ca
    Canada White Pages and Business Pages. Find a person or locate a business in Canada. Reverse Address and Reverse Phone Numbers.
    http://www.click411.ca/

    Teak Marine
    Teak Marine manufactures, ships and installs the finest quality pre-fabricated, Burmese Teak Decking and cabin soles on the West Coast.
    http://www.teakmarine.com/

    Government of British Columbia
    Portal to provincial public services in BC.
    http://www.gov.bc.ca/

    Super, Natural British Columbia
    Official site of Tourism British Columbia. Includes places to go, things to do, accommodations and a trip planner. Enjoy world-class skiing and golf, countless wilderness activities and exciting city life in British Columbia.
    http://hellobc.com

    University of British Columbia
    Founded in 1908, UBC is home to over 40,000 students and 9,000 faculty and staff. Year-round day, evening, and distance-education classes are offered in 12 faculties and all disciplines, at both graduate and undergraduate levels. Located in Vancouver, Canada.
    http://www.ubc.ca/

    BC Ferries
    Current conditions at major terminals, services and ships, routes and schedules and fares.
    http://www.bcferries.bc.ca/

    The Royal British Columbia Museum
    Showcases the human and natural history of British Columbia, and features periodic exhibitions of international renown.
    http://rbcm1.rbcm.gov.bc.ca/

    travel.bc.ca
    Travel information including accommodations, camping, activities, events, outdoor adventure and transportation.
    http://travel.bc.ca

    Personal tools
    • DirPedia.com
    • - combining a dictionary, an encyclopedia and a web directory