Canada was a country that had long been on our travel bucket list prior to the #GreatCoastRoadTrip. I think one of the things that appealed about it was that every Canadian we have ever met has given testament to their home nation’s stunning scenery and vast diversity of landscapes.

Our whirlwind road trip through British Columbia was only enough to give us a taste of the country’s beauty; however, it was one delicious taste that certainly lived up to—and then exceeded—any preconceived notions we had.

Our road trip took us to Tsawwassen, Nanaimo and Victoria. In the short time we had, we visited bird sanctuaries and beaches, harbors and floating bars. We went bungee jumping and whale watching, and ate our hearts out wining and dining on local cuisine. We enjoyed breathtaking and expansive views from our rooms at the various Coast Hotels.

We can only hope to return to explore more of British Columbia and Canada one day. Until then, here are a few snapshots from our exhilarating road trip:

Canada Photo Essay - Bird Sanctuary

Canada Photo Essay - Tsawwassen

Canada

Canada Photo Essay - Canada

Canada Photo Essay - Canadian Geese and Chicks

Canadian Wine and Chocolate

Canada Photo Essay - Nanaimo

Canada Photo Essay - Nanaimo Bar

Canada Photo Essay - Sailboats

Canada Photo Essay - Sunset at Floating Pub

Canada Photo Essay - Bathtub Race Nanaimo

Nanaimo Canada

Canada Photo Essay - Canon

Canada Photo Essay - Bungy Jump

Canada Photo Essay - Harbor in Victoria

Canada Photo Essay - Victoria BC Parliament Concert

Canada Photo Essay - Victoria Harbor Ferry

victoria Canada

Canada Photo Essay - Breakwater at Sunset

Canada Photo Essay - Houseboats

Canada Photo Essay - Crab Legs

Canada Photo Essay - Dessert by the Harbor

Canada Photo Essay - Victoria Harbor at Night

Victoria BC Canada

Canada Photo Essay - Minke Whale

Canada Photo Essay - Bald Eagle in Flight

Canada Photo Essay - Seal

Canada Photo Essay - Lighthouse

To read more details about what we got up to during our trip, check out the #GreatCoastRoadTrip blog. Also keep an eye out for more details—and video footage—of our spontaneous bungee jumping experience!

 

Have you been to Canada? Do these photos make you want to go to British Columbia?