What are the top 10 things to do in Vancouver? After watching the Winter Olympics, everyone is interested in traveling to the beautiful Canadian city of Vancouver and its surrounds.

British Columbia has a lot to offer from the upmarket and sophistication of its cities, through to breath taking scenery and landscapes.  Catering for everyone from the adventure seeker through to the nature lover – climb mountains, go skiing, snowboarding, river rafting and explore the coastline.

1. Top of my list is the skiing in Whistler  – plenty of slopes to explore and keep you busy, deep snow to challenge you and après ski for entertainment!

Skiing at Whistler, Vancouver, Canada

2. Mountain biking in the mountains around Vancouver – explore the many mountain biking trails.

3. Kayak the calm waters around Vancouver Island – get close to the marine life and spot an Orca.

4. Enjoy Victoria the capital British Columbia – Sample local food, seafood restaurants, the gardens and go whale watching on the coast.

5. Richmond for some shopping and heritage sites – Check out where they held the speed skating during the Olympics.

6. Explore the wine region of Thompson Okanagan, with over 100 wine farms and award winning wines.

7. Visit the Cariboo Chilcotin Coast – miles of wildness, forests, lakes & coastline – follow the gold rush trail and spot a grizzly bear!

8. Go fishing – there are loads of options for both salt water along the coastline or fresh water fishing, fly fishing on rivers or lakes.

9. Take a scenic drive on the Alaskian highway and take in the wilderness.

10. Find out about the aboriginal culture – a rich heritage of art and culture of the people that inhabited the land for thousands of years.