2. British Columbia ‘Splendor without Diminishment ’ By: Amber

3. Location British Columbia is 1 of 10 provinces in Canada. B.C. is the 3rd largest province in Canada. Most westerly province in Canada. Bordered by Alberta, North West Territories and the Pacific Ocean Alberta is east of B.C. The United States is south of British Columbia.

4. Special Facts Victoria is the capital city of B.C. Pacific Dogwood is B.C. flower. Provincial bird is Steller’s Jay. Provincial tree is the Western Red Cedar.

5. Victoria Victoria is the capital city of B.C. It became a city in 1862. Parliament buildings are in Victoria. 3,300 light bulbs have been lighting up parliament buildings since 1897.

6. References British Columbia, Barb McDermott and Gail McKeown, Reidmore Books, 1999. Victoria, Barb McDermott and Gail McKeown, Reidmore Books, 1999. www.cnn.com/.../ british.columbia.great.bear.jpg members.shaw.ca/pine-chalet/ Super%20Natural%20British%2. www.tupediatra.com/.../calendia3/ victoria-juan- valeria.jpg