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A Local’s Favorite Cities in British Columbia

Updated July 7, 2025
Catherine Driver
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Picturesque view of the vibrant flowers in front of Victoria’s Inner Harbour and Parliament Buildings

You’ll want to know the best cities in British Columbia before visiting or moving here. I’m a local who has lived in several cities throughout the province and I’ve spent plenty of time in many others. British Columbia is home to bustling urban centres, family-friendly suburbs, and cities with small-town feels. While most major cities are near the U.S border, there are amazing communities all across the province.  After reading, check out my list of the best small towns in British Columbia.

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Catherine Driver is a travel writer and tour guide from Vancouver, Canada. Her first taste of travel was back in the nineties on a school trip to Europe. And she hasn’t stopped since. After a year-long stint teaching English in Madrid, Spain, Catherine is now back home in Vancouver. When she’s not planning her next adventure abroad, she can be found enjoying live music and training for her next Camino.