Try a visitor centre.
B.C.'s community visitor centres aren't just for out-oftowners.
At the North Vancouver Visitor Centre, for example, staff can provide detailed advice on driving the Heritage Discovery Circle Route that passes through Vancouver and takes travellers on a seven-to 14-day cultural adventure through B.C.'s historic destinations and the communities of Hope, Prince George, Smithers, Port McNeill, Campbell River and Victoria. It's one of nine circle routes featured in the province's updated Circle Routes Scenic Driving Guide.
More than ever British Columbians are choosing to stay close to home, taking vacations right here in B.C.
In 2009, residents were the single-largest group of travellers in the province, representing roughly 52 per cent of all travellers. Visitor centre staff can assist with province-wide trip planning. Each location is stocked with Tourism BC's publications, including the Circle Routes Scenic Driving Guide, the Outdoor Adventure Guide and the BC Vacation Planner.
B.C.'s 109 community visitor centres provide a wide range of trip-planning services, including visitor guides, activity suggestions, travel tips and accommodation reservations. The North Vancouver Visitor Centre is located at 124 West First Street. Two satellite locations are open daily during the summer at the Lonsdale Quay Market and at the corner of Capilano Road and Marine Drive.
