Category: British Columbia

Etymology. The province’s name was chosen by Queen Victoria, when the Colony of British Columbia (1858–1866), i.e., “the Mainland”, became a British colony in 1858. Why is British Columbia called British? To avoid confusion with Colombia in South America and the island of New Caledonia in the Pacific Ocean, Queen Victoria named the area British […]

Located on the west coast of Canada, British Columbia became the sixth province of Canada when it joined Confederation in 1871. Is British Columbia still under British rule? B.C. was a British colony until 1871, when it joined Canada. In 1885, the Canadian Pacific Railway was completed, opening the country from east to west. Is […]

If you are not a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, then you will usually need both a valid work permit and a Social Insurance Number (SIN) in order to work in British Columbia. Can I legally work in Canada as a US citizen? A work permit is a must for US workers in Canada. Unless […]

309,315. Ethnic Origins Ethnic Origin Population (2016) Percent (2016) Chinese 540,155 11.84% French 388,815 8.53% Indian 309,315 6.78% Ukrainian 229,205 5.03% Which part of Canada has most Indians? The highest concentrations of Indian Canadians are found in the provinces of Ontario and British Columbia, followed by growing communities in Alberta and Quebec as well, with […]

Both provinces contain Canada’s most expensive housing markets, i.e. GTA and Greater Vancouver. The average cost of homes in British Columbia is over a million, while Ontario is a bit lower at $998,629. What is this? Rents are equally expensive in both provinces, with Ontario being slightly cheaper. Is cost of living higher in BC […]

Who can buy real estate in British Columbia? BC welcomes home buyers from all countries, and there are no restrictions on the amount or kind of real estate you can buy. There is a 15% Non-Resident Speculation Tax that must be paid by non-citizens and non-permanent residents, details here. Can non-residents buy property in British […]

Internationally known for its stunning natural beauty (there are six national parks), British Columbia is home to more than 4.6 million people. While most of these residents live in the Lower Mainland area, British Columbia’s land area is the size of France, Germany and the Netherlands combined. What are 3 interesting facts about British Columbia? […]

The UBC acceptance rate is 52.4% and the admission process is quite strict since students from all over the globe apply for several programs. To be a part of this reputed university in Canada, you must fulfill the eligibility criteria and admission requirements. Is University of British Columbia good for international students? International students can […]

Crop production Berries. Field Vegetables. Forage. Grains and Oilseeds. Grapes. Greenhouse Floriculture. Greenhouse Vegetables. Mushrooms. What food is British Columbia famous for? Wild Pacific Salmon. British Columbia food often means amazingly fresh seafood. Dungeness Crab. Fish Chowder. Bannock Bread. JapaDog. Okanagan Fruit. British Columbia Wines. Nanaimo Bars. What does British Columbia produce the most? Farmed […]

British Columbia Historical Dates 1778 Great Britain’s explorer, Captain James Cook, reached Nootka Sound and became the first white man to set foot on British Columbian soil. 1868 April 2: Victoria was named capital of British Columbia. 1871 July 20: British Columbia became the 6th province of the Dominion of Canada. What are 3 interesting […]