International Public School Education Association (IPSEA)
An association of public schools in British Columbia that welcome international students and offer a guarantee of quality education to students who wish to study in Canada.

INFORMATION ABOUT BRITISH COLUMBIA
Capital City: Victoria

British Columbia is Canada's westernmost province and one of North America's most mountainous regions. Because of its coastal location, it is considered a gateway to the Pacific and Asia. It is also bordered by the province of Alberta, the Yukon Territory and several US states, including Alaska. BC enjoys a relatively mild climate, with crocuses often blooming as early as February. BC continues to attract Canadians and foreigners alike: 40,000 people settle in the province each year, and its population now exceeds 3.3 million. Vancouver, the largest dry cargo port on the Pacific Coast of North America, is home to 1.5 million people, which makes it the third-largest Canadian city.

BC has a wide range of climates from a mild coastal climate to the heat of the interior which ranges to cool, snowy conditions in the winter. Students are advised to select a location with a climate that they will enjoy.

In "Beautiful British Columbia" you might want to take advantage of the province's world famous skiing conditions -- Whistler mountain is the number one ski resort in North America. A lover of the outdoors is right at home in this province and can explore the multitude of activities that are available: hiking the West Coast Trail, river rafting, swimming, biking and canoeing. Visitors will also enjoy the splendour of Victoria's famous year-round Butchart gardens.

Whistler Mountain is the number one ski resort in North America and host of the 2010 Winter Olympics.

Tourism BC website: http://www.travel.bc.ca