The British Columbia Provincial election of 1882 was the fouth general election held in the province of British Columbia, Canada. The election was held on June 14, 1882, and saw the election of 25 members to the Legislative Assembly.

The main issue in the election was the government's handling of the province's finances, particularly in relation to the construction of the Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR). The incumbent Conservative Party, led by Premier George Anthony Walkem, campaigned on a platform of support for the railway and other public works, while the opposition, led by Robert Beaven of the newly-formed British Columbia Liberal Party, criticized the government's management of public funds and called for greater accountability and transparency.

In the end, the British Columbia Liberal Party won a majority of seats, with 20 members elected, while the Conservative Party won only 5 seats. Beaven became the new premier of British Columbia, succeeding Walkem.

The 1882 election was notable for the high voter turnout, with nearly 60% of eligible voters casting their ballots. It was also the first election in the province in which parties were more formally organized and began to play a larger role in the political process. The British Columbia Liberal Party, in particular, emerged as a significant force in provincial politics, and would go on to dominate elections in the province for many years to come.