The British Columbia provincial election in 2001 was held on May 16, 2001. The election was called by the incumbent New Democratic Party (NDP) Premier, Ujjal Dosanjh, who had taken over from Glen Clark in 2000. The election saw a relatively low level of voter turnout, with approximately 55% of eligible voters casting a ballot.

The main issues in the 2001 election included healthcare, education, the economy, and the environment. The NDP campaigned on its record in government, emphasizing its investments in healthcare, education, and social services. The Liberal Party focused on economic issues, promising to reduce taxes, create jobs, and attract investment to the province. The Green Party campaigned on a platform of environmental protection and sustainability.

In the end, the election resulted in a majority government for the Liberal Party, which won 77 seats in the 79-seat Legislative Assembly. The NDP won just two seats, marking one of the worst defeats for a sitting government in Canadian history. Gordon Campbell became Premier of British Columbia, and his government focused on economic growth and job creation.

The election saw the emergence of the Green Party as a significant political force in the province, with the party winning almost 13% of the popular vote, although it did not win any seats in the legislature.

Overall, the 2001 British Columbia provincial election saw a significant shift in the province's political landscape, with the Liberal Party winning a large majority government and the NDP suffering a significant defeat. The election also marked the beginning of a new era of government in British Columbia, with the Liberal Party's focus on economic growth and job creation becoming a defining feature of the province's politics.