Area code 778 is an overlay for all of British Columbia, Canada, including both the Vancouver metro area and outlying cities like Kelowna, Nanaimo, and Prince George. Introduced in 2001, it was initially focused on the Lower Mainland before being expanded to the entire province. It was followed by overlays 236 and 672 due to continuing population and telecommunications growth. 778 is now a standard area code for new lines across British Columbia. It supports a wide range of industries from tourism to tech and reflects the province’s modern connectivity.