British Columbia Article
1. Official Name
Province of British Columbia (British Columbia)
2. Capital
Victoria
3. Party in Power (January 2026)
British Columbia New Democratic Party (BC NDP)
Leader: David Eby (Premier since 2022)
4. Opposition Parties
BC United (formerly the British Columbia Liberal Party) – Leader: Kevin Falcon
Green Party of British Columbia – Leader: Sonia Furstenau
5. Lieutenant Governor
Janet Austin (in office since 2018)
6. Flag
The flag of British Columbia shows a sunset over the ocean with a British Crown above it.
It reflects the province’s location in western Canada and its historical ties to the British monarchy.
7. Official Symbols
Flower: Pacific Dogwood
Bird: Steller’s Jay
Tree: Douglas Fir
Animal: Spirit Bear (Kermode Bear), often called the “ghost bear”
8. Basic Economy
The main pillars of British Columbia’s economy are forestry, mining, marine transportation and international trade, technology and innovation, and tourism.