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 GuideGreat city..... Lots to do. great nightlife but the bars are EXPENSIVE.. A beautiful city to explore though. The central park is a gem. You can hang out in the smaller parks and sunbath or take the skyrail to the beaches..
Insider Tip:Hire a bicycle.
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.
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.
air, fish, water, food, people. This city is filled with freshness...except east hastings, don't go there.
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!!
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