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City of Vancouver

Vancouver is a coastal city located in the Lower Mainland of British Columbia, Canada.

Bordered by the Coast Mountain Range and the Pacific Ocean, Vancouver is recognized as one of the world's most livable city. Vancouver is the eighth largest city in Canada with a population of 578,000 (2006) and has one of the mildest climates in Canada. It covers 114.7 sq km (44.3 sq miles), and is part of Metro Vancouver, the third largest metropolitan area in Canada, with a population of 2.1 million (2006).

Vancouver is truly one of the world's most perfect places to visit. It is a sophisticated, fun loving, outdoor living city with a vibrant, prosperous downtown core.
Vancouver is surrounded by some of the most stunning natural beauties in the world. Mountains. Ocean. Rainforest. Parks. Beaches. Vancouver is a city like no other! With endless options for activities, sightseeings and attractions, Vancouver is a city to explore. By bicycle or on foot, your choices for fun, excitement and enjoyment are endless!

Vancouver, with its majestic skyline of snow-tipped mountains and incredible sunsets, will impress all travelers. It is consistently rated among the world's most beautiful cities. And winter's a great time to visit! There is so much to see and do!

In February 2010, all the world visited Vancouver for the Olympics, either in person or thrugh world media and  discovered its magic. And now it’s your turn to discover the beauty of Vancouver, British Columbia.

Discover the city of Vancouver! Things to do:

Stanley Park: Vancouver has more than 200 diverse parks, but Vancouver's most famous park is Stanley Park. It is one of the largest urban parks in the world, with 150 year old forest, 8.85 km of seawall, and many popular attractions. Stanley’s park is 1000 acres of rain forest, beaches, trails, gardens and fun. It is one of the Vancouver's true historic landmarks.

On Your way through the Stanley park You can stop at Totem Park where you can see the totem poles and at Prospect Point, a great viewpoint for the Lions Gate Bridge, the Burrard Inlet and the North Shore Mountains.  Stanley Park seawall, one of the most popular places in Vancouver to walk, ride a bike or rollerblade.

English Bay: This beach, located in the trendy West End is famous for its sunsets.

Gastown: Vancouver's oldest neighborhood, famous for its cobblestone streets, steam clock, and quaint shops. Gastown was Vancouver's original downtown core and is named after "Gassy" Jack Deighton, a British seaman steamboat captain and barkeep who arrived in 1867.

Granville Island: Once an industrial area, Granville Island was redeveloped in the 1970s and the result is a Mecca for tourists and locals as well. Walk through the waterfront public market, kids market, marina, art studios and galleries and many specialty shops.

Canada Place is home to the cruise ship terminal, the Vancouver convention centre and the IMAX theatre.

Vancouver Public Library is an architectural masterpiece.

Robson Street: Robson Street is Vancouver's most famous shopping street. Check out its upscale clothing and shoe stores, excellent restaurants, gift and souvenir shops.

The Lookout: 167m (553 feet) above Vancouver at the top of the Harbour Centre Skyscraper.

Queen Elizabeth Theatre is home of Vancouver Opera, BC Ballet and Broadway shows.

The Museum of Anthropology: the museum is a mandatory visit for anyone interested in West Coast Canadian history and Aboriginal art.

The Vancouver Art Gallery: housed in the old city courthouse, this museum features displays and travelling exhibits of a wide range of Canadian and international artists.

Science World: an interactive museum for kids young and grown. You can't miss its location - just look for the shiny geodesic dome on the north shores of False Creek.

Vancouver Aquarium – Canada’s largest aquarium

Capilano Suspension Bridge: one of Vancouver's popular fistures in a beautiful setting. Take a moment to watch Aboriginal carvers at work

Chinatown tops the list as one of North America's cleanest modern Chinatowns.

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