Metro Vancouver
The city of Vancouver is located in the south western corner of British
Columbia, Canada. The City is situated on the Pacific Ocean set against the
majestic Rocky Mountains giving it one of the prettiest settings in the
world. 
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Vancouver is vibrant cosmopolitan city with a large population living right
downtown.
Downtown Vancouver is a mixture of high rise residential, and office towers,
with services and amenities to satisfy both it's residents and visiting guests.
Along with the dense population downtown comes a huge variety of restaurants,
Shopping, parks,
Events and
Attractions. Many people who live downtown do not need cars
as most of their needs are with in a short walking distance through the safe but
vibrant street.
Vancouver is made up of many communities that each have their own distinct
flavour and are easily connected to downtown through public transit or by
Skytrain to the outlying areas.
Burnaby -
the closest to Vancouver connected by skytrain with easy access to Metrotown one
of North America's largest Malls.
New Westminster and
Coquitlam are further east along the skytain
and both have ample shopping, restaurants and Casinos.
Surrey
BC - the largest city east of Vancouver home to many golf courses and parks.
Lots to do and see....
West Vancouver and
North Vancouver are to the north across
the inlet. Grouse mountain and Capilano Suspension Bridge are both located there
as well as a great selection of shopping, dinning or
When Nature Calls - try Some Great Hiking in North Vancouver
Richmond BC
is home to the Vancouver Airport with many
hotels, restaurants and shopping. A
large Asian population and culture has contributed to some of the best ethnic
restaurants anywhere.
extend your vacation
summer or winter - the ski resort of
Whistler is
a 2 hour drive from downtown Vancouver and host to the 2010 Winter Olympics.
A hour and a half ferry ride can
take you to Vancouver Island and the Capital of British Columbia,
Victoria BC a favorite
destination for locals and tourist alike.
If you have a few extra days a 4 hour car
ride east through the mountains will take you to the Okanagan and
Kelowna with it's world class wineries,
spectacular golf, first class resorts and Casinos.
 Cruises and Vancouver
The city of Vancouver BC is a major departure and stopping point for numerous
cruise lines. On any given day you can see throngs of vacationers boarding ships
that are preparing to embark on a voyage to visit Alaska and other beautiful cities.
Canada
Place
with the striking white sails has made it a prominent landmark for the city on the Burrard Inlet waterfront of Vancouver near
Stanley Park. It is the home of
the
Cruise Ship Terminal,
Vancouver Convention Centre, and
Pan Pacific Hotel. Across the street and accessible by
underground walkway is the
Fairmont Waterfront Vancouver.
 Sightseeing
Vancouver BC is bursting with numerous sightseeing and attractions. Popular
attractions include Grouse Mountain and a ride up the Gondola were activities
are in full swing both winter and summer. The
Capilano Suspension Bridge and Park
is on the way there, experience the 450 foot bridge as it sways above the canyon floor that
lies 250 feet below.
Vancouver BC So Much to See
Vancouver BC is also home to North Americas second largest Chinatown, the food and shopping in
Chinatown are
out-of-this-world.
If shopping or getting a taste of what us locals like to
do make sure and visit one of areas within the city,
False Creek the location
of Expo 86 has been transformed in the newest and funkiest area of the city, or
Gastown were Vancouver first got it's
roots with its gift shopping and restaurants. Those looking to stroll the
beaches and trendy cafes look no further than
Kitsilano
or
English Bay. those of you
who are more serious shoppers trendy
Robson Street or
Fourth Ave provide many
one of a kind shops that set Vancouver apart from any shopping mall.
Vancouver BC is also
home to many beautiful parks. At 1,000 acres
Stanley Park is the largest
park in Canada and home to the
Vancouver Aquarium .
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