Destination British Columbia

This section will answer many of your questions regarding the life science industry in British Columbia, the state's economy, tax structure and cost of living, education, transportation, climate, recreational opportunities, history and more.

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Industry Overview | Economy/Cost of Living | Education
Recreation & Entertainment | Transportation | Geography & Climate
History | Suggested Reading List

The Pacific Province, a land of sea and mountain and rich history, poised on the Pacific Rim; this is British Columbia, whose motto, Splendor sine occasu, "Splendour without diminishment" epitomizes the promise of its future.

Industry Snapshot

British Columbia is currently the seventh largest centre for biotechnology in North America. The Pacific Province contains over 100 biotechnology companies and represents the fastest growing hub in Canada for the industry.

Economy/Cost of Living

British Columbia contains over 4 million people, with roughly half the population living in the city of Vancouver. Vancouver is the largest city in the province and third largest in Canada, with a population of approximately 600,000 within the city proper.

Education

British Columbia boasts excellent educational opportunities for any level of education.

Recreation & Entertainment

British Columbia boasts numerous recreational opportunities for both outdoor adventures and more cosmopolitan pursuits.

Transportation

British Columbia offers several transportation options for travellers. Much of the province is accessible in all weather by thousands of kilometres of highways.

Geography & Climate

British Columbia is the westernmost province in Canada and the third largest, after Québec and Ontario.

History

For thousands of years, what is now British Columbia was inhabited by the aboriginal First Nations peoples. These peoples developed societies around the abundant resources of the region and crafted magnificent art, such as elaborate totem poles.

Suggested Reading List

A list of select guides and reference books about British Columbia.