21 Times B.C. Burst With 'True North Strong And Free'

On July 1, we Canadians find ourselves especially proud to live where we do. In B.C., we're feeling extra appreciative of our province and its untamed mountain ranges, sapphire-blue lakes, and roaring coastline.

We've rounded up some of your photos shared with us on Instagram (hash-tagged #huffpostbc) that really capture the gorgeous wilderness of the West Coast.

Without further ado, here are 21 photos that prove B.C. embodies true north strong and free.

Adventure buddies! This is where I find my inspiration - Spent the last two days hiking and camping up the Black Tusk! #mountaininspiration #mountainpeopleunite #mountains #mountainlife #mountainsarecalling #whistler #seatosky #whistlerartist #exploreBC #beautifulbc #camping #blacktusk

A photo posted by Kate Zessel (@katezessel) on Jun 24, 2015 at 10:45pm PDT

Sometimes you gotta take off your shoes and step into a river of glacier water just to get that cool shot... Things I've learned from my trip in the Canadian Rockies #thisinstagramlife #travelalberta #explorecanada

A photo posted by Alex Barrera (@arch_barrera) on Jun 18, 2015 at 11:54pm PDT

First class travel for my friend for Puerto Rico @ottoint

A photo posted by Jeremy Koreski (@jeremykoreski) on Jan 31, 2015 at 1:48pm PST

It was cold, it was windy but we still enjoyed some time at Abraham Lake #explore #explorealberta #abrahamlake #mountains #mountaingirls #mountainlover #outdoors #outdoorbella #outdoorgirls #outdoorlover #outdoorwomen #AndShesDopeToo #enjoytheoutdoors #lovinglife #kids #nature #naturelover #landscape #scenery #lakes #frozen #canada

A photo posted by Rockieschick's Adventures (@rockieschick22) on Feb 10, 2015 at 9:06am PST

As Canadian as it gets. @mikemac35 at 8,300' in the Canadian Rockies, and Mike slamming the door. Yawning cage, point blank open net and he dives across for a highlight reel glove save. @mymolsoncanadian put on the event to end all events. There is hockey in heaven. #AnythingforHockey #HockeyHeaven #HowtoHockey #HeyBarber #Beautystatushky #HockeyLifestyle

A photo posted by Bradley Friesen (@bradleyfriesen) on Mar 3, 2015 at 4:48pm PST

What for it...

A photo posted by Michael Bain (@theplaidshirt) on Jun 18, 2015 at 2:19pm PDT

maybe today i'll slip away

A photo posted by kimm (@talltreescoldseas) on Jun 6, 2015 at 12:45am PDT

Happy to announce the grand opening of my Photo Gallery this coming Thursday May 14th from 5-10. Post cards, prints, fine art canvas and plenty more for sale. Please spread the word, come have a drink, and check out our space. @tofinobrewco @jaymeewood #wolf #clayoquotsound #tofino #yourtofino #fineart #gallery #photography

A photo posted by Kyler Vos (@kylervos) on May 8, 2015 at 10:07am PDT

I wanna run away, anywhere out this place, just you and I... #thisinstagramlife #thejumpingang

A photo posted by Alex Barrera (@arch_barrera) on Jun 20, 2015 at 9:51pm PDT

A photo of @petedevries from a shoot for @hurley last Fall for their new Thermo Light - Phantom Wetsuits. Thanks @peterjohnjasienski

A photo posted by Jeremy Koreski (@jeremykoreski) on Jul 10, 2014 at 7:03am PDT

outer city limits

A photo posted by Tage Stenner (@tagestenner) on Jun 1, 2015 at 6:32pm PDT

It's been a while since I've visited this guy...

A photo posted by Tamara R (@t2rae) on Jun 13, 2015 at 8:59am PDT

Today's lunch time adventure on the #UBC campus: Museum of Anthropology

A photo posted by Josie Baik 백승민 (@baiktobasics) on May 6, 2015 at 1:32pm PDT

❄️ Walking in a #Whistler wonderland...our guide to the mountain and all our favourite adventure spots is now up on @exposure! Link in profile✌️➡️ localwanderer.com/whistler #SORELwhistler @sorelfootwear

A photo posted by Local Wanderer (@localwanderer) on Dec 10, 2014 at 7:13pm PST

Wherever you go.

A photo posted by Nhi Le (@noyocreative) on Jun 25, 2015 at 8:43pm PDT

I was over on the island for a week now, and unfortunately I had to come home... I will be posting some of my favourite shots from the trip soon, like this photo here.

A photo posted by •British Columbian• (@westcoastroamer) on Feb 13, 2015 at 7:49pm PST

It's that bridge again. #lynncanyon w/ @liannerymer

A photo posted by Nhi Le (@noyocreative) on Mar 21, 2015 at 9:00pm PDT

Could tonight's sunset have been any more perfect? Photos can't do these kinds of things justice. #gonefishing #sunset #sunshinecoast #ocean #powellriverbc #exploreBC #huffpostbc

A photo posted by Katrina (@ktreehawkins) on Jun 16, 2015 at 11:20pm PDT

My sweet mini explorer #alpine #adventure #alpinebabes #andshesdopetoo #bc #childrenofmountains #dirtbarbieadventures #explore #fromthetribe #hiking #IAmSJ #inreachlife #lakes #lakeohara #mountains #mountaingirls #mountainlover #mountainhardwear #MountainCultureElevated #nature #outdoors #outdoorlife #outdoorbella #outdoorgirls #outdoorwomen #radgirlslife #wildernessbabes #wilderness

A photo posted by Rockieschick's Adventures (@rockieschick22) on Jun 22, 2015 at 10:19pm PDT

Respect nature

A photo posted by Jeremy Koreski (@jeremykoreski) on May 27, 2015 at 10:02am PDT

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