Friendly locals, interesting attractions and beautiful scenery are just some of the reasons why you should include Vancouver on any Canadian itinerary. This cosmopolitan destination is filled with diverse neighbourhoods from Kitsilano to Chinatown. Each one has its own unique appeal and this has a lot to do with why Vancouver is so welcoming because, even though it’s a big city, it doesn’t feel like one.
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Download Vancouver Pocket Guide View all guides »It was the first city I visited in Canada on my own, but after having visited more cities in Canada, I consider it one of the best ones. If I ever get the chance to get back, I would do it. Really close to downtown, you'll find Stanley Park, English Bay or Granville Island, to escape the 'bigger' streets. If you want, take the boat to the island and do the grouse grind.
Great place, lots to see and do, very handy to popular ski locations. shopping is fantastic with plenty of malls
Insider Tip:Must see is stanley park, take a walk around the seawall. also take time to watch the seaplanes come in and out down by canada place. Good casual eating -red robin cnr thurlow and robson
Really great guest house. Janine and Ken were great who own the place. it was comfortable and chilled out. It's in a great location and easy for everything central with GasTown about 2 blocks away which was great as well. Would stay there again!
Insider Tip:If you love Steak and you have a bit of money then Cardero's was fantastic for dinner which is right on the Marina as well. The LandSea tour company was really good as well. We did the North shore tour with them and would highly recommend it.
Great transportation service. Very cheap and easy to get around to all the sight seeing places. Everone was very helpful and friendly.
Insider Tip:Dont go to far into Gastown or China town. We took a wrong turn and ended up in a very scary place.
The activities were great!! Loved being able to go to a hockey game with a group and a guide who knew what was going on!!!
Located in the province of British Columbia, Canada’s third largest city is a traveller’s dream come true complete with a buzzing city centre and a host beaches, bays and lagoons. Add to this some great places to go shopping and a vibrant nightlife and it isn’t difficult to see why it is one of Canada’s most popular destinations.
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