Category: British Columbia

Oak Bay, BC Even with assaults up a bit, the CSI is less than half the national average. In addition, the Violent Crime Severity Index is only 12 compared to the national average of 87.03 (Statistics Canada). Which city in BC has the lowest crime rate? According to AreaVibes, the top 5 safest cities in […]

Only a handful of places in Canada have recorded over a metre of snow dumped in a single day. The deepest one-day snowfall measured is 145 centimetres (4.75 feet) at Tahtsa Lake, in BC’s Coast Mountains north of Tweedsmuir Park. Biggest Blizzards. Date Feb 11, 1999 Place Tahtsa Lake West, BC Inches 57.1 Centimetres 145.0 […]

Ethnic Origins Ethnic Origin Population (2016) Percent (2016) English 1,203,540 26.39% Canadian 866,530 19% Scottish 860,775 18.88% Irish 675,135 14.80% What kind of people live in British Columbia? Population composition. British Columbian society is one of the more British of Canada’s 10 provinces, but it is also one of its most ethnically diverse. The English, […]

Cultural Origins British Columbia is the most diverse province in Canada; as of 2016, the province had the highest proportion of visible minorities in the country. The five largest pan-ethnic groups in the province are Europeans (64%), East Asians (15%), South Asians (8%), Aboriginals (6%) and Southeast Asians (4%). What kind of people are in […]

Best jobs in British Columbia Clinical Services Lead- Salmon Arm. The Good Samaritan Society3.5. Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Retail Sales Associate/Key Holder – Fort Nelson. RN Full-time (Health and Wellness Coach) Mechanical Permit to Work Issuer. General Labourer – Okanagan Falls. Equipment Operator. Landscape foreperson. What jobs pay the most in British Columbia? High Paying […]

Winter (January – March) Bikers, hikers and outdoor enthusiasts need not hibernate here, and with mountain slopes just 20 minutes from downtown, winter is the perfect time to visit for those looking to ski or snowboard. What is the coldest month in BC? DecemberThe cool season lasts for 3.7 months, from November 13 to March […]

Supply and demand are the biggest factors driving high prices in B.C. Other factors such as rising interest rates, workers returning to the office and students coming back for the fall semester do impact the housing market, analysts suggest. Why is living in British Columbia so expensive? British Columbia home prices have soared in recent […]

British Columbia is perhaps the most beautiful province in Canada, thanks in part to its many mountains, sandy beaches, lakes, rainforest, and the Pacific Ocean. It’s also home to some beautiful cities, including, Victoria, Vancouver, and Kelowna, as well as some popular vacation towns, such as Tofino and Whistler. What are 3 interesting facts about […]

With its coastline, dramatic mountains and temperate forests being amongst the most beautiful in the world. I’ve no doubt that you’ll fall head over heels in love with some of the best places in British Columbia. Is BC the most beautiful place on earth? British Columbia is one of the most beautiful places on earth. […]

It is the only province in Canada that borders the Pacific Ocean. British Columbia’s capital is Victoria, located at the southeastern tip of Vancouver Island. Only a narrow strip of Vancouver Island, from Campbell River to Victoria, is significantly populated. What is the difference between Canada and British Columbia? British Columbia is the most western […]