text: This region first became a crown colony after the Fraser Canyon Gold Rush.
full_question: This region first became a crown colony after the Fraser Canyon Gold Rush. Disputes over the control of this region led to Spain seizing British ships in the Nootka Crisis and a bloodless conflict known as the "Pig War." Canada's first female Prime Minister, Kim Campbell, hailed from this province. Franz Boas studied the potlatch culture of the Kwakiutl nation in this province, whose other First Nations are known for their totem poles. This province planned to import snow to combat the effects of El Nino during the 2010 Winter Olympics. For 10 points, name this Canadian province, the home of Vancouver. 
first_sentence: This region first became a crown colony after the Fraser Canyon Gold Rush.
raw_answer: British Columbia