Nature in Victoria

Towering over BC’s coastal rainforests, the Western Red Cedar (Thuja plicata) is one of the province’s most valuable and culturally significant trees. Known for its rot-resistant wood, fragrant [...]

With its tall, straight trunk and soft, five-needle bundles, the Western White Pine (Pinus monticola) is one of British Columbia’s most majestic and economically significant trees. This [...]

Among the towering evergreens of British Columbia’s coastal and interior forests, the Grand Fir (Abies grandis) stands out as one of the tallest and most fragrant fir species. Known for its sweet [...]

Among the towering peaks of British Columbia, where forests thin and give way to snow-covered ridges, the Subalpine Fir (Abies lasiocarpa) thrives. With its tall, spire-like form and soft, bluish [...]

The Engelmann Spruce (Picea engelmannii) is a key tree species in British Columbia’s high-altitude forests, where cold temperatures, strong winds, and deep snow dominate the landscape. This [...]

While many of British Columbia’s trees thrive in rainforests and moist valleys, the Ponderosa Pine (Pinus ponderosa) dominates the province’s hot, dry interior. Found on rocky slopes, in [...]

In the vast forests of British Columbia’s interior, Lodgepole Pine (Pinus contorta) is one of the most dominant and adaptable tree species. Covering millions of hectares, this hardy pine thrives [...]

Western Hemlock (Tsuga heterophylla) may not be as well-known as Douglas Fir or Sitka Spruce, but it is one of the most dominant trees in BC’s coastal and interior forests. Thanks to its ability [...]

Standing tall along British Columbia’s rugged coastline, the Sitka Spruce (Picea sitchensis) is a true giant of the Pacific Northwest. With some trees reaching over 90 meters (295 feet) tall, it [...]

The Western Red Cedar (Thuja plicata) is more than just a tree—it is a symbol of British Columbia’s forests and a lifeline for both wildlife and humans. Known as the “Tree of Life” by [...]