British Columbia - Land of Dogwood and Buckaroos

Set between the pounding surf of the wild Pacific Ocean in the west and the magnificent Rocky Mountains in the east, British Columbia is blessed with breathtaking landscapes, a wealth of wildlife and perhaps the most magnificent and dramatic scenery anywhere in the world.
 
Here there are mountains to climb, rivers to run, beaches to comb, forests to ride or hike and warm summer lakes for swimming. In the fruit orchards and berry farms of the Thompson/Okanagan region, the warm summer breezes are heady with the scent of peaches, plums, apples and berries all bursting with freshness. Famed wineries reap their harvests to create award-winning wines while the high lonesome of the wild Cariboo and Chilcotin offer vistas unlike anywhere else on earth.
 
Dotted throughout this land are inviting guest ranches that pull out all the stops to make their guests welcome with a range of accommodations to suit everyone; from large family gatherings to romantic getaways.
 
Imagine yourself in a snug log cabin with a crackling fireplace and the relaxing sounds of crickets and softly lowing cattle drifting in on the evening breeze. Or perhaps you and your family would like to experience a trip in country you can’t see from the road. The best way to do that is to saddle up with an experienced outfitter to ride their territory high in the backcountry, accompanied with entertaining company and hearty meals (with fresh cornbread!) crafted over an open fire.
 
British Columbia is a province that boasts the largest (and some of the oldest) cattle ranches in Canada, the wildest horse race in the Cariboo and a mix of cultures that has created some top hands. From its rough-and-tumble gold rush beginnings to today's world-class hospitality, there is something for everyone in British Columbia.
 
For more information on the cowboy culture as well as travel and tourism destinations in British Columbia, visit http://www.canadiancowboy.ca/ or http://www.yellowheadit.com/.