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[[Image:British Columbia, Canada.svg|thumb|220px|Location of [[British Columbia]]]] |
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The following [[Outline (list)|outline]] is provided as an overview of and topical guide to British Columbia: |
The following [[Outline (list)|outline]] is provided as an overview of and topical guide to British Columbia: |
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[[British Columbia]] is the westernmost of Canada's provinces. It lies between the [[Pacific Ocean]] to the west and the province of [[Alberta]] to the east. British Columbia was the sixth province to join the [[Canadian Confederation]]. |
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* Pronunciation: {{IPAc-en|audio=En-ca-BritishColumbia.ogg|ˌ|b|r|ɪ|t|ɪ|ʃ|_|k|ə|ˈ|l|ʌ|m|b|i|ə}} |
* Pronunciation: {{IPAc-en|audio=En-ca-BritishColumbia.ogg|ˌ|b|r|ɪ|t|ɪ|ʃ|_|k|ə|ˈ|l|ʌ|m|b|i|ə}} |
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* Common English name(s): [[British Columbia]] or "BC" |
* Common English name(s): [[British Columbia]] or "BC" |
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* Official English name: |
* Official English name: British Columbia |
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** Abbreviations and name codes |
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*** [[List of postal codes in Canada|Postal symbol]]: [[List of postal codes of Canada: V|"V"]] |
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*** [[ISO 3166-2:CA#Codes|ISO 3166-2 code]]: [[CA-BC]] |
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*** [[Internet]] [[second-level domain]]: [[.bc.ca]] |
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* Official endonym(s): [[List of official endonyms of present-day nations and states| ]] |
* Official endonym(s): [[List of official endonyms of present-day nations and states| ]] |
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* [[List of adjectival and demonymic forms of place names#Countries and nations|Adjectival]](s): |
* [[List of adjectival and demonymic forms of place names#Countries and nations|Adjectival]](s): British Columbia |
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* [[List of adjectival and demonymic forms of place names#Countries and nations|Demonym]](s): |
* [[List of adjectival and demonymic forms of place names#Countries and nations|Demonym]](s): British Columbian |
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== Geography of British Columbia == |
== Geography of British Columbia == |
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[[File:BC-relief.png|thumb|220px|Topographical map of British Columbia]] |
[[File:BC-relief.png|thumb|220px|Topographical map of British Columbia]] |
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* British Columbia is: a [[Provinces and territories of Canada|province of Canada]] |
* British Columbia is: a [[Provinces and territories of Canada|province of Canada]] |
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* Location: |
* Location: |
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*** [[:Category:Plateaus of British Columbia|Plateaus of British Columbia]] |
*** [[:Category:Plateaus of British Columbia|Plateaus of British Columbia]] |
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** [[:Category:Mountain passes of British Columbia|Mountain passes of British Columbia]] |
** [[:Category:Mountain passes of British Columbia|Mountain passes of British Columbia]] |
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** [[List of peaks on the |
** [[List of peaks on the Alberta–British Columbia border|Peaks on the Alberta–British Columbia border]] |
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** [[List of Boundary Peaks of the Alaska – British Columbia/Yukon border|Boundary Peaks of the Alaska – British Columbia/Yukon border]] |
** [[List of Boundary Peaks of the Alaska – British Columbia/Yukon border|Boundary Peaks of the Alaska – British Columbia/Yukon border]] |
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* [[List of rivers of British Columbia|Rivers of British Columbia]] |
* [[List of rivers of British Columbia|Rivers of British Columbia]] |
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==== Biogeoclimatic zones, ecozones and ecoregions of British Columbia ==== |
==== Biogeoclimatic zones, ecozones and ecoregions of British Columbia ==== |
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[[Biogeoclimatic zones of British Columbia]] |
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==== Administrative divisions of British Columbia ==== |
==== Administrative divisions of British Columbia ==== |
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{{Main|Administrative divisions of British Columbia}} |
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[[Administrative divisions of British Columbia]] |
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* Forest regions and districts of British Columbia |
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* Ministry of Environment Regions of British Columbia |
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** [[BC Parks regions]] |
** [[BC Parks regions]] |
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* [[Ministry of Tourism regions]] |
* [[Ministry of Tourism regions]] |
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* [[Mining districts of British Columbia]] |
* [[Mining districts of British Columbia]] |
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* [[:Category:Health regions of British Columbia|Health regions of British Columbia]] |
* [[:Category:Health regions of British Columbia|Health regions of British Columbia]] |
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* List of land districts of British Columbia (cadastral survey system) |
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* [[Counties of British Columbia]] (court system) |
* [[Counties of British Columbia]] (court system) |
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* [[List of school districts in British Columbia|School districts in British Columbia]] |
* [[List of school districts in British Columbia|School districts in British Columbia]] |
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=== Demographics of British Columbia === |
=== Demographics of British Columbia === |
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== Government and politics of British Columbia == |
== Government and politics of British Columbia == |
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{{See also|Monarchy in British Columbia}} |
{{See also|Monarchy in British Columbia}} |
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* [[List of British Columbia general elections|Elections in British Columbia]] |
* [[List of British Columbia general elections|Elections in British Columbia]] |
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* Political issues |
* Political issues |
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** [[Hunting Status On Grizzly Bears in British Columbia, Canada]] |
** [[Hunting Status On Grizzly Bears in British Columbia, Canada]] |
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* [[List of political parties in British Columbia|Political parties in British Columbia]] |
* [[List of political parties in British Columbia|Political parties in British Columbia]] |
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==== Executive branch ==== |
==== Executive branch ==== |
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* Head of state: [[ |
* Head of state: [[King of Canada]], [[Charles III]] |
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** Head of state's representative ([[Viceroy]]): [[Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia]], [[ |
** Head of state's representative ([[Viceroy]]): [[Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia]], [[Janet Austin]] |
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*** [[List of lieutenant governors of British Columbia]] |
*** [[List of lieutenant governors of British Columbia]] |
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*** [[Head of government]]: [[Premier of British Columbia]], [[ |
*** [[Head of government]]: [[Premier of British Columbia]], [[David Eby]] |
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**** [[Deputy Premier of British Columbia]] |
**** [[Deputy Premier of British Columbia]] |
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**** Cabinet: [[Executive Council of British Columbia]] |
**** Cabinet: [[Executive Council of British Columbia]] |
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***** Head of council: [[Lieutenant-Governors of British Columbia|Lieutenant Governor in Council]], as representative of the [[ |
***** Head of council: [[Lieutenant-Governors of British Columbia|Lieutenant Governor in Council]], as representative of the [[King-in-Council|King in Right of British Columbia]] |
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**** [[List of British Columbia Government Agencies and Crown Corporations|British Columbia Government Agencies and Crown Corporations]] |
**** [[List of British Columbia Government Agencies and Crown Corporations|British Columbia Government Agencies and Crown Corporations]] |
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* [[39th Parliament of British Columbia|Parliament of British Columbia]], which has 2 components: |
* [[39th Parliament of British Columbia|Parliament of British Columbia]], which has 2 components: |
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** [[King-in-Parliament]] ([[King of Canada]]), represented in his absence by the [[Lieutenant-Governor of British Columbia]] |
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** [[Legislative Assembly of British Columbia]] |
** [[Legislative Assembly of British Columbia]] |
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*** [[Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia]] |
*** [[Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia]] |
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==== Judicial branch ==== |
==== Judicial branch ==== |
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[[Court system of British Columbia]] |
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* [[Court of Appeal of British Columbia]] |
* [[Court of Appeal of British Columbia]] |
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** [[Supreme Court of British Columbia]] |
** [[Supreme Court of British Columbia]] |
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***** [[Counties of British Columbia]] |
***** [[Counties of British Columbia]] |
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=== Legal |
=== Legal framework in British Columbia === |
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* [[Cannabis in British Columbia]] |
* [[Cannabis in British Columbia]] |
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* Criminal justice system of British Columbia |
* Criminal justice system of British Columbia |
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** [[Criminal Code (Canada)|Criminal Code]] |
** [[Criminal Code (Canada)|Criminal Code]] |
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** [[Capital punishment |
** [[Capital punishment in British Columbia]]: none. |
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** Canada eliminated the death penalty for murder nationwide on July 14, 1976. |
** Canada eliminated the death penalty for murder nationwide on July 14, 1976. |
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* [[Same-sex marriage in British Columbia]] |
* [[Same-sex marriage in British Columbia]] |
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==== Law enforcement in British Columbia ==== |
==== Law enforcement in British Columbia ==== |
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* [[British Columbia Provincial Police]] (defunct) |
* [[British Columbia Provincial Police]] (defunct) |
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* [[RCMP "E" Division|Royal Canadian Mounted Police "E" Division]] |
* [[RCMP "E" Division|Royal Canadian Mounted Police "E" Division]] |
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** [[Beatty Street Drill Hall]], Vancouver |
** [[Beatty Street Drill Hall]], Vancouver |
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** [[Bay Street Drill Hall]], Victoria |
** [[Bay Street Drill Hall]], Victoria |
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** Brigadier Angle Armoury, [[Kelowna, British Columbia]] Federal Recognized Federal Heritage building 1997 on the Register of the Government of Canada Heritage Buildings.<ref>http://www.pc.gc.ca/apps/beefp-fhbro/FHB_Rech_Search_e.asp Register of the Government of Canada Heritage Buildings.</ref> |
** Brigadier Angle Armoury, [[Kelowna, British Columbia]] Federal Recognized Federal Heritage building 1997 on the Register of the Government of Canada Heritage Buildings.<ref>http://www.pc.gc.ca/apps/beefp-fhbro/FHB_Rech_Search_e.asp{{dead link|date=March 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} Register of the Government of Canada Heritage Buildings.</ref> |
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** [[Royal Roads Military College]] ([[Hatley Park]]/[[Royal Roads University]]) |
** [[Royal Roads Military College]] ([[Hatley Park]]/[[Royal Roads University]]) |
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** [[British Columbia Armoury]], New Westminster |
** [[British Columbia Armoury]], New Westminster |
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== History of British Columbia == |
== History of British Columbia == |
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[[History of British Columbia]] |
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=== History of British Columbia, by period === |
=== History of British Columbia, by period === |
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*[[Colony of British Columbia (1858–1866)]] |
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*[[Colony of British Columbia (1866–1871)]] |
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=== History of British Columbia, by region === |
=== History of British Columbia, by region === |
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* [[British Columbia Gold Rushes]] |
* [[British Columbia Gold Rushes]] |
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* [[List of ships in British Columbia|Historical ships in British Columbia]] |
* [[List of ships in British Columbia|Historical ships in British Columbia]] |
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* [[List of Royal Navy ships in the Pacific Northwest|Royal Navy ships in the Pacific Northwest]] |
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== Culture of British Columbia == |
== Culture of British Columbia == |
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=== The Arts in British Columbia === |
=== The Arts in British Columbia === |
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* [[Music of British Columbia]] |
* [[Music of British Columbia]] |
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* [[Ballet British Columbia]] https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ballet_BC |
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=== Sports in British Columbia === |
=== Sports in British Columbia === |
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* [[British Columbia Hockey League]] |
* [[British Columbia Hockey League]] |
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* [[British Columbia Lacrosse Association]] |
* [[British Columbia Lacrosse Association]] |
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* Mountain biking in British Columbia |
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* [[British Columbia Rugby Union]] |
* [[British Columbia Rugby Union]] |
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* [[British Columbia Soccer Association]] |
* [[British Columbia Soccer Association]] |
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== See also == |
== See also == |
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*{{Intitle|British Columbian}} |
*{{Intitle|British Columbian}} |
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* [[Index of British |
* [[Index of British Columbia–related articles]] |
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* [[List of international rankings]] |
* [[List of international rankings]] |
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* [[Outline of geography]] |
* [[Outline of geography]] |
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== External links == |
== External links == |
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{{sister project links|British Columbia}} |
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{{wikiatlas|British Columbia}} |
{{wikiatlas|British Columbia}} |
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* {{Official website|http://www.hellobc.com/|Tourism British Columbia official website}} |
* {{Official website|http://www.hellobc.com/|Tourism British Columbia official website}} |
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* [http://www.bcarchives.gov.bc.ca/ Provincial Archives including online photo database] |
* [https://swap.stanford.edu/20090612041525/http://www.bcarchives.gov.bc.ca/ Provincial Archives including online photo database] |
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* [http://www.vpl.vancouver.bc.ca/find/cat/C393/ Vancouver Public Library; Historical Photographs of BC & the Yukon] |
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20090324042144/http://www.vpl.vancouver.bc.ca/find/cat/C393/ Vancouver Public Library; Historical Photographs of BC & the Yukon] |
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* [http://www.multiculturalcanada.ca/vpl B.C. Multicultural Photographs from the Vancouver Public Library - searchable photo database] |
* [https://archive.today/20121205230512/http://www.multiculturalcanada.ca/vpl B.C. Multicultural Photographs from the Vancouver Public Library - searchable photo database] |
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* [http://maps.gov.bc.ca/ BC Govt online map archive] |
* [http://maps.gov.bc.ca/ BC Govt online map archive] |
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Latest revision as of 20:07, 30 January 2024
The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to British Columbia:
British Columbia is the westernmost of Canada's provinces. It lies between the Pacific Ocean to the west and the province of Alberta to the east. British Columbia was the sixth province to join the Canadian Confederation.
General reference
[edit]- Pronunciation: /ˌbrɪtɪʃ kəˈlʌmbiə/
- Common English name(s): British Columbia or "BC"
- Official English name: British Columbia
- Abbreviations and name codes
- Common endonym(s): "The Pacific Province", "the Dogwood Province", "Beautiful British Columbia", "Beautiful BC"
- Official endonym(s):
- Adjectival(s): British Columbia
- Demonym(s): British Columbian
Geography of British Columbia
[edit]- British Columbia is: a province of Canada
- Location:
- The regions in which British Columbia is located are:
- Extreme points of British Columbia
- Population of British Columbia: : 4,254,500 (2005)
- Area of British Columbia: 944,735 km2 (364,764.2 sq mi)
- Atlas of British Columbia
Environment of British Columbia
[edit]- Air pollution in British Columbia
- Climate of British Columbia
- Conservation status of British Columbia salmonids
- Ecology of British Columbia
- Geology of British Columbia
- Protected areas of British Columbia
- Wildlife of British Columbia
Natural geographic features of British Columbia
[edit]- Coast of British Columbia
- Fjords of British Columbia
- Glaciers of British Columbia
- Islands of British Columbia
- Lakes of British Columbia
- Mountains of British Columbia
- Rivers of British Columbia
- Valleys of British Columbia (see also Regions)
- Hot springs of British Columbia
Regions of British Columbia
[edit]Biogeoclimatic zones, ecozones and ecoregions of British Columbia
[edit]Biogeoclimatic zones of British Columbia
Administrative divisions of British Columbia
[edit]Administrative divisions of British Columbia
- Forest regions and districts of British Columbia
- Ministry of Environment Regions of British Columbia
- Ministry of Tourism regions
- Mining districts of British Columbia
- Health regions of British Columbia
- List of land districts of British Columbia (cadastral survey system)
- Counties of British Columbia (court system)
- School districts in British Columbia
- Assessment areas of British Columbia (property tax)
- Development Regions of British Columbia
- College Regions of British Columbia
- Land and Resource Management Planning Areas of British Columbia
- Ministry of Social Development and Social Innovation Regions
- Ministry of Transportation Regions
Communities of British Columbia
[edit]Demographics of British Columbia
[edit]Demographics of British Columbia
Government and politics of British Columbia
[edit]- Form of government: Constitutional monarchy
- Capital of British Columbia: Victoria
- Elections in British Columbia
- Political issues
- Political parties in British Columbia
- Political scandals of British Columbia
- Taxation in Canada
Federal representation
[edit]Provincial government of British Columbia
[edit]Executive branch
[edit]- Head of state: King of Canada, Charles III
- Head of state's representative (Viceroy): Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia, Janet Austin
- List of lieutenant governors of British Columbia
- Head of government: Premier of British Columbia, David Eby
- Deputy Premier of British Columbia
- Cabinet: Executive Council of British Columbia
- Head of council: Lieutenant Governor in Council, as representative of the King in Right of British Columbia
- British Columbia Government Agencies and Crown Corporations
- Head of state's representative (Viceroy): Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia, Janet Austin
Legislative branch
[edit]- Parliament of British Columbia, which has 2 components:
Judicial branch
[edit]Court system of British Columbia
Legal framework in British Columbia
[edit]- Cannabis in British Columbia
- Constitution of British Columbia
- Criminal justice system of British Columbia
- Criminal Code
- Capital punishment in British Columbia: none.
- Canada eliminated the death penalty for murder nationwide on July 14, 1976.
- Same-sex marriage in British Columbia
Law enforcement in British Columbia
[edit]List of law enforcement agencies in British Columbia
- British Columbia Provincial Police (defunct)
- Royal Canadian Mounted Police "E" Division
- E-Comm
- British Columbia Sheriff Services
Military in British Columbia
[edit]- Military units in British Columbia (historical)
- Free Company of Volunteers of Catalonia (Spanish Empire - withdrawn)
- Victoria Voltigeurs (disbanded)
- Victoria Pioneer Rifle Corps (aka "African Rifles")
- Pacific Station (Royal Navy - withdrawn)
- Royal Engineers, Columbia Detachment (withdrawn)
- see also Ancient and Honourable Hyack Anvil Battery (now New Westminster Fire Dept, originally RE)
- Royal Marines (withdrawn)
- Canadian Forces bases in British Columbia
- CFB Esquimalt
- CFB Chilliwack
- NRS Aldergrove
- CFB Comox
- Canadian Forces Camp Chilcotin
- CFMETR, Nanoose Bay
- Seaforth Armoury, Vancouver
- Beatty Street Drill Hall, Vancouver
- Bay Street Drill Hall, Victoria
- Brigadier Angle Armoury, Kelowna, British Columbia Federal Recognized Federal Heritage building 1997 on the Register of the Government of Canada Heritage Buildings.[1]
- Royal Roads Military College (Hatley Park/Royal Roads University)
- British Columbia Armoury, New Westminster
- Deadman's Island (HMCS Discovery Naval Reserve Division), Vancouver
- Defunct military bases in British Columbia
- Fort Rodd Hill (Royal Navy/Marines, defunct/museum)
- CFB Holberg
- CFB Masset
- CFB Matsqui
- CFB Jericho
- Fort Steele (Royal Northwest Mounted Police)
- Military units in British Columbia
- Militia units in British Columbia
- Cadet units in British Columbia
History of British Columbia
[edit]History of British Columbia, by period
[edit]History of British Columbia, by region
[edit]- History of Vancouver
- History of Victoria
- History of Kelowna
- History of Abbotsford
- History of Kamloops
- History of Nanaimo
- History of Prince George
History of British Columbia, by subject
[edit]Culture of British Columbia
[edit]- Architecture of British Columbia
- Cannabis in British Columbia
- Cuisine of British Columbia
- Languages of British Columbia
- Museums of British Columbia
- Order of British Columbia
- Provincial symbols of British Columbia
- Recreation in British Columbia
- Religion in British Columbia
Heritage sites in British Columbia
[edit]- Historic places in British Columbia
- World Heritage Sites in British Columbia
- Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks in Alberta and British Columbia
- Kluane-Wrangell-St. Elias-Glacier Bay-Tatshenshini-Alsek (partially in Yukon and British Columbia, Canada, and Alaska, United States)
- Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve and Haida Heritage Site - British Columbia
- Moresby Island
- Ninstints (Skungwai, SGang Gwaay)
- National Historic Sites of Canada in British Columbia
- Heritage buildings in Vancouver
The Arts in British Columbia
[edit]Sports in British Columbia
[edit]- British Columbia Derby
- British Columbia Hockey League
- British Columbia Lacrosse Association
- Mountain biking in British Columbia
- British Columbia Rugby Union
- British Columbia Soccer Association
Economy and infrastructure of British Columbia
[edit]- Economic rank (by nominal GDP):
- Banking in British Columbia
- Communications in British Columbia
- Currency of British Columbia:
- Sales taxes in British Columbia
- Transportation in British Columbia
Education in British Columbia
[edit]See also
[edit]- All pages with titles beginning with British Columbia
- All pages with titles containing British Columbia
- All pages with titles beginning with British Columbian
- All pages with titles containing British Columbian
- Index of British Columbia–related articles
- List of international rankings
- Outline of geography
References
[edit]- ^ http://www.pc.gc.ca/apps/beefp-fhbro/FHB_Rech_Search_e.asp[permanent dead link ] Register of the Government of Canada Heritage Buildings.