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Vancouver Pocket Guide

Images Of Vancouver

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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In The Guide

  • Cheap Eats Find out what restaurants are best value for money and what are the local specialties.
  • Don't Miss A list of the best local attractions and places worth visiting whilst in Vancouver.
  • Budget Tips Insider tips on how to save money or what to do when you don't have any!
  • A day in Vancouver... Only have one day to spare? We give you our ultimate day in Vancouver.

Vancouver City Reviews

  • 20%

    Avocatore

    Vancouver

    Beautiful city, set within easy reach of sea, mountains and woods. Plenty of going on in the centre. While I was there, there was a film festival, a fringe festival, a First Nations pow-wow and a block party. Hastings Street and Granville Island are both interesting places, with bizarre little shops and whatnot, while other districts provide high-end shopping. Plenty of activities to get your teeth into, with Grouse Mountain providing hiking opportunities, Stanley Park, paddleboarding, kayaking, bike hire,

    Insider Tip:For a different kind of Saturday Night, check out the observatory in Vanier Park. Students and volunteers open the telescope to the public from 8pm. It's entry by donation - so I got to see Jupiter's moons for $2.

  • 80%

    semisaurus2130

    City of contrasts

    Where else can you be in a large vibrant city, but only a minutes bus to a spectacular conyon, and on the doorstep of the famous Whistler ski resort.

  • 80%

    Sunrayeyes

    Fresh

    air, fish, water, food, people. This city is filled with freshness...except east hastings, don't go there.

  • 90%

    phyline_decauderlier5139

    City, sea and mountains - all in 1.

    When we arrived in Vancouver, we were in Chinatown. It was a chaos over there. We were used to the mountains - so the space and the sereneness. Once we to the seawall, it was really nice. You have lot's of places to go to when you don't want to shop. We rented a bike for the day and went to Stanley Park, all the way to Spanish Banks. We really would recommend that! You have an amazing view on Spanish Banks (namely the view of the sea and downtown Vancouver). Supernice!! We also liked Gastown because of its

    Insider Tip:Hire a bike and see more than just the shops!!

  • 80%

    DonkeyKilmister

    Vancouver is awesome

    This is a great city. As with any city it has it's drawbacks but it is a fantastic place to visit for a week, weekend or a day or two.

    Insider Tip:Don't pay attention to any of the homeless people/bums. Vancouver is full of them. If you go to the downtown eastside, East Hastings st, be careful. Lots of junkies. Most of downtown is pretty safe and you should be fine if exercising usual caution. If you are traveling here in the summer months the weather is usually good. If you are outside the summer months, bring a rain coat and umbrella.

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