Nestled between the Pacific Ocean and the Coast Mountain Range, Vancouver is truly Spectacular by Nature.  The city’s unique geographical location has earned it the reputation as a playground for all ages.  You can enjoy activities ranging from rainforest walks and ocean kayaking to skiing and golfing, all done against awe-inspiring natural backdrops.  Given the area’s moderate climate, locals often boast it is possible “to ski, sail and golf all in the same day.” 

Like any world-class city, Vancouver’s multicultural cuisine continues to receive international acclaim, thanks in part to a new and exciting breed of award-winning chefs from such diverse places as Austria, Japan and Vietnam.  Between its internationally praised fine-dining restaurants and trendy cafes, the city’s many restaurants offer everything from original seafood fare to unique vegetarian dining. 

Vancouver enjoys the best of all worlds: four distinct seasons, snow-capped mountains, ocean-side beaches, outstanding hotels and restaurants, one-of-a-kind entertainment, cleanliness and safety.  With its diverse neighbourhoods, convenient locale and natural beauty, it’s no surprise Vancouverites love their city and we are sure you will too. 

For more information about Vancouver, please log on to:  http://www.tourismvancouver.com/ and  www.vancouverattractions.com

Top 10 Reasons to Visit Vancouver!

1.       Jog, bike or walk the Stanley Park Seawall (10.5 kilometres; 6.5 miles.)

2.       Brag about skiing, golfing, or sailing in the same day.

3.       Stroll among the City’s most fashionable shops on Robson Street.

4.       See Shakespeare all summer long, set against a magnificent backdrop of city, sea and mountains at Bard on the Beach. (June to Sept)

5.       Wander through a coastal virgin rainforest in Lighthouse Park.

6.       Bargain for bargains in Chinatown, the third largest in North America.

7.       Walk along the cobblestone streets of Gastown and watch its famous Steam Clock hiss and toot.

8.       Be a trendsetter in Yaletown, Vancouver’s hip, renovated warehouse district and fastest-growing neighbourhood.

9.       Taste BC Ice Wine and contribute to the region’s standing as the highest per-capita consumer of wine in North America.

10.    Feast on alder-grilled salmon, smoked oolicans and bannock in Vancouver’s only First Nations restaurant.

Did You Know?

·         More than half of Vancouver’s school-aged children have been raised speaking a language other than English.

·         Vancouver’s Chinatown is the third largest in North America.

·         The largest Red Cedar tree in North America, according to the National Geographic Society, is in Stanley Park.

·         You can be on a glacier within just one hour from Vancouver.

·         Vancouverites spend more money on sports equipment than any other city in Canada.