15 reasons BC is the best place on the planet in 15-second clips

BORN and raised in BC’s lower mainland and now living in what I consider to be one of the most beautiful places on the planet (the Kootenays) yeah, I’m biased. But I’ve done my fair share of exploring and I can honestly say that not a day goes by when I don’t look around and feel entirely blessed, grateful, and privileged to call this place home, above anywhere else that I’ve been on Earth.

To celebrate this gorgeous piece of paradise, Destination BC is running an Instagram contest called Project Wild. To submit your own entry go here and register, then start uploading and tagging your Instagram videos of BC with #15secondsofBC. You can win an assortment of prizes as well as have your vid featured by Destination BC.

Below are some of my favourites so far that showcase the ruggedness, wildness, and rawness that is British Columbia. See them all here.

Wildlife

Tanner Whidden – My British Columbia. #15secondsofbc @hellobc

A video posted by Tanner Whidden (@gtotaxidermy) on Aug 13, 2015 at 6:40am PDT

#15SecondsofBC

A video posted by Pauline (@karlen_t) on Aug 8, 2015 at 11:06am PDT

Wild people

Last night drums circle waiting for the sunset! So cool! 😎🌅🎶

A video posted by Jorge Cortes Poblete (@jorge_cortesp) on Aug 12, 2015 at 7:30pm PDT

Well, Squam, it’s been a slice🍕Had such a rad weekend full of vibes🌄 Big shout out to the ones sharing it with me🎉💥😍 #SVMF #svmf2015 #15secondsofBC #britishcolumbia #squamishlife #ExploreBC #squamishvalley #squamishisawesome #festivalsummer @slowmagic @odesza @wearegalantis

A video posted by Ingvild Sofie B.L. (@skibeck) on Aug 10, 2015 at 8:36pm PDT

Water

#15secondsofBC #epicjib #waterfall #waterfalls #explorebc #panasonic #gh4 #gopro #explorecanada #projectwild #hellobc #travelbc #britishcolumbia Royalty free music from Bensound #wildernessculture #wilderness enter at projectwild.ca to win

A video posted by EpicJib Aerial Media (@epicjib) on Aug 11, 2015 at 10:59pm PDT

Had the chance to hike down to Brandywine falls last week and play around with the Red Epic. Good times!🎥 (Link to full video in profile) #15secondsofBC

A video posted by Ben Giesbrecht (@bennnnnnnngie) on Aug 6, 2015 at 9:15pm PDT

Mountains

#15secondsofBC flying high @ #Tillicummountain #epicjib #explorebc #burtonbc #gopro #explorecanada #mountain #projectwild #hellobc #britishcolumbia music licensed from #AudioJungle #wildernessculture #wilderness #travelbc enter at projectwild.ca to win

A video posted by EpicJib Aerial Media (@epicjib) on Aug 11, 2015 at 9:53pm PDT

Highest peak in Vancouver. Brunswick Mountain. The best hike I’ve done so far. The views from the top are just impeccable. #explorebc #explorecanada #enjoyvancouver #hikebc #hellobc #hiking #hikingbc #latergram #loves_canada #nofilter #15secondsofBC

A video posted by Aldo Enrico (@aldoevoto) on Aug 7, 2015 at 8:01pm PDT

Forests

Wandering the Great Bear Rainforest with @twheat @jordanherschel and @julescrawf @hellobc #15secondsofbc

A video posted by Kalum Ko (@kalumko) on Aug 6, 2015 at 8:48am PDT

Adventure

(this one was the first week’s winner)

Congratulations to @brandonfloresfilm, our first weekly Project Wild winner! We love this amazing waterfall shot. Want to take part in Project Wild? Upload your #15secondsofBC video to Instagram and check out ProjectWild.ca for helpful tips on how to make the most of your entry!

A video posted by Destination British Columbia (@hellobc) on Aug 10, 2015 at 6:03pm PDT

Everyday I’m grateful for where I live, love, and play #nelsonbc #inthekootenays #kootenays #explorebc #explorecanada #15secondsofbc #canoeing

A video posted by Carlo Alcos (@vagabonderz) on Aug 11, 2015 at 9:38am PDT

Climbing in the Kootenays. #15secondsofbc

A video posted by David Colhoun (@davidcolhoun) on Aug 9, 2015 at 9:00am PDT

Northern Lights

Northern Lights over Horse Lake, BC. #15secondsofBC

A video posted by Matt Harper (@matt.harper) on Aug 4, 2015 at 6:50pm PDT

Beaches

Last weekend @irishtemples, @ig2b, and I dammed off a small stream leading into the ocean so that we could skim something new. Bails were had…

A video posted by Mike Morash (@cambiguous_productions) on Aug 4, 2015 at 4:20pm PDT

15 seconds of BC. #explorebc #hellobc #paddleboarders #supgirls #beautifulbritishcolumbia #sup #suplifestyle #BlissTour2015 #galliano #gulfislands #gaycation #westcoastbestcoast #gaytravel #oceanadventure #islandlife #pacificocean #paddle #15secondsofBC

A video posted by Erika Jahn (@mserikajahn) on Jul 28, 2015 at 1:28pm PDT