| The third largest city in Canada, Vancouver is one of | | | | Centre/Planetarium, VanDusen Botanical Garden, |
| the world's diverse as well as beautiful cities, located | | | | Robson Street, Dr Sun Yat Sen Classical Chinese |
| in south west province of British Columbia, on the | | | | Garden, and Robson Street. |
| Strait of Georgia. Vancouver serves as the major | | | | No visit to Vancouver is complete without taking a |
| commercial and industrial center of the province. | | | | tour to the fabulous museums of the city, including, |
| Surrounded by water from all the three sides, | | | | the Museum of Anthropology featuring artifacts of |
| Vancouver boasts of an amazing ecosystem | | | | Northwest Coast First Peoples; the Roedde House |
| comprising attractive beaches and oceans, enchanting | | | | Museum with displays of Vancouver family life from |
| mountains, sparkling rivers and lakes, and lush green | | | | 1890 to 1925; Vancouver Art Gallery housing |
| meadows and marshes. | | | | artworks of the British Columbia artist Emily Carr; |
| In fact, this fascinating city is considered a premier | | | | Pacific Museum of the Earth with exhibits like an 80 |
| location for enjoying such interesting activities as | | | | million year old Lambeosaurus; and Vancouver |
| birding, salmon as well as trout fishing, and whale | | | | Museum, the largest civic museum in the nation. |
| watching. Vancouver is also a year-round destination | | | | Apart from these attractions, Vancouver has a good |
| for enjoying activities like skiing and swimming. | | | | number of mountains, among which prominent ones |
| Perhaps for these reasons, Vancouver has been | | | | are the Grouse Mountains - an incredible area |
| consistently rated among the most livable cities in the | | | | providing opportunities for a range of activities such |
| world. In addition, it was voted 'the Best City in | | | | as helicopter tours, skiing, ice skating, and sleigh riding; |
| Americas', based on its ambience, friendliness, culture | | | | Mount Seymour boasting of panoramic vistas, forest |
| and sites, restaurants, lodging, and shopping. | | | | trails, Seymour Dam, and Seymour Fish Hatcher; and |
| Vancouver has to its credit such a great amount of | | | | Cypress Mountains offering a rewarding skiing, among |
| attractions that it takes months to explore them all. | | | | many others. Canada's much famed Whistler and |
| The focal point of the city is the scenic Stanley Park, | | | | Blackcomb mountains are also within the easy reach |
| set amid 1,000 acres of evergreen oasis. The first of | | | | of Canada. Equally worth mentioning are the beaches |
| its kind in the city, Stanley Park is much popular | | | | of the city, such as, the English Bay, Crescent, |
| among the wild life as well as plant lovers, naturalists | | | | Kitsilano Beach, Locarno Beach, Jericho Beach, and |
| and people who like relax in a tranquil setting with a | | | | Spanish Banks, each of which serves as a perfect |
| backdrop of majestic trees such as cedar, fir, and | | | | ground for a variety of water sport recreational |
| hemlock. | | | | activities. |
| Built in 1889, Capilano Suspension Bridge is also one of | | | | Vancouver is also home to a host of interesting |
| the most popular tourist attractions in Vancouver. | | | | festivals such as Vancouver Fringe Festival, Powell |
| Located across the Capilano River, the bridge holds | | | | Street Festival, the New Play Festival, Vancouver |
| the distinction of being the world's greatest | | | | International Dance Festivals, Hyack Festival, Pacific |
| suspension footbridge. Another great attraction is | | | | National Exhibition, New Forms Festival, Alcan Dragon |
| Granville Island, regarded as the cultural hotspot of | | | | Boat Festival, and Merritt Mountain Music Fest. |
| the city. This lively spot is swarmed with theaters, | | | | Above all, the area's gastronomy is superb, with a |
| galleries, and a public market. | | | | fantastic array of restaurants including Chinese |
| A must-see attraction in the city is the University of | | | | restaurants. Vancouver's accommodations facilities |
| British Columbia, housing facilities such as the Museum | | | | are also superb. For instance, for weary travelers, |
| of Anthropology, Chan Center of the Performing | | | | some excellent options are available in the form of |
| Arts, and Pacific Spirit Regional Park. Vancouver's | | | | Vida Wellness Spa specializing in holistic treatments, |
| highlights also include attractions such as Vancouver | | | | Bedwell River Outpost Wilderness Resort, and the |
| Aquarium Marine Science conducting dolphin and | | | | Westin Resort and Spa with an exclusive spa facility |
| whale shows; Minter Gardens with 11 spectacular | | | | offering more than 75 treatments inclusive of holistic |
| themed gardens; Science World coupled with a | | | | Chinese therapies. |
| gallery exclusively for kids; Space Center providing | | | | There are also fantastic accommodation choices |
| stargazing opportunities at its expansive theaters; | | | | available for budget conscious travelers. Some hotels |
| and Storyeum offering presentations on the colorful | | | | even provide packages inclusive of accommodation, |
| past of British Columbia. Further, attractions in | | | | dining, and facilities to explore the attractions of the |
| Vancouver cover Queen Elizabeth Park, Pacific Space | | | | place. |