What are 5 facts about BC?
British Columbia is the third largest and most westerly province in Canada and it is four times the size of Great Britain. The length of BC’s coastline is over 27,000 kilometres. 2. Half of all British Columbians live in the metropolitan area of Vancouver.
What’s BC known for?
The Top 10 Attractions in British Columbia
- Butchart Gardens. You don’t have to love flowers to enjoy the Butchart Gardens in Victoria.
- Sea-to-Sky Gondola.
- Royal BC Museum.
- Whistler Blackcomb.
- Victoria’s Inner Harbour.
- Pacific Rim National Park Reserve.
- Stanley Park.
- Granville Island.
When was BC founded?
1858
Colony of British Columbia/Founded
What is BC’s motto?
Splendor sine occasu
Motto – Splendor sine occasu, this Latin phrase means “Splendour without diminishment”. The motto refers to the sun on the shield, which, although setting, never decreases.
What is the oldest town in British Columbia?
Oldest Cities in British Columbia
| Incorporation Date | City |
|---|---|
| April 6, 1886 | Vancouver |
| July 25, 1891 | Coquitlam |
| August 10, 1891 | North Vancouver |
| September 22, 1892 | Burnaby |
Who Discovered BC?
Spaniards under Juan Pérez Hernández were probably the first Europeans to see the coast of BC in 1774. They did not land, but Pérez claimed the region for Spain. Four years later James Cook took his two British ships into Nootka Sound on the west coast of Vancouver Island.
What is Alberta’s national animal?
Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep
On August 18, 1989, the Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep was designated the official mammal of Alberta. The bighorn is a native Alberta mammal. Prehistoric remains have been found in most of the river valleys across Alberta, showing that some of the largest herds of Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep once roamed the province.