Some people holiday in Vancouver to escape the stress of work, some go for the wide-open spaces, the sandy beaches, majestic rainforest and rugged West Coast mountains. Some take the family eager to visit the Vancouver Aquarium Marine Science Centre, Science World and the Kids Only market. Still others go to take pleasure in international entertainment, delicious cuisine and some of the best and most diverse shopping around. What’s your reason?
Making Vancouver among the most liveable in the world is 18 km of beaches surrounding the city, and a walker's paradise right in the heart, 400 hectares of woodlands, gardens, flowers, trails, lakes, benches and wildlife. If you’re a shopping junkie searching for designer labels or kitsch; pottery mugs or expensive jewellery; artisan handcrafts, antiquarian books, Italian shoes or organic green tea-Vancouver has got it all covered. And Vancouver's restaurant scene has exploded in the past few years offering world-class cuisine from every corner of the globe.
The Vancouver Aquarium, Canada’s largest, is an unforgettable attraction for the whole family. Here the kids can take a Beluga Encounter where they’ll get to touch the whales and feed them a fishy treat. The Kids Market on Granville Island should keep the tackers quiet for a while. Housed in an old factory this family-friendly is chockers with activities and attractions designed purely for kids.
Vancouver is Mecca for the boating enthusiast with its stunning coastline and endless waterways, and anglers will be in seventh heaven. For golfers, Vancouver’s golfing season lasts at least eight months of the year, the longest season in Canada. For the adrenaline junkie, many thrilling outdoor activities abound; skiing, snowboarding, ice and inline skating, world-class bike trails, swimming, beachcombing and hiking are just a few.
For more subdued pursuits, theatre is a major cultural activity in Vancouver. Having an exciting variety of annual festivals and celebrations, as well as a dazzling line-up of performing arts will enhance your stay in Vancouver.
Vancouver fun facts
Vancouver is Canada's third largest city
The Vancouver Aquarium's boardroom has a glass wall onto a whale enclosure
The longest and highest suspended footbridge in the world, spans 137m across the Capilano River canyon at a height of 70m
Canada
Monday 13th October 2008
Travel Counsellor: Grace Cuciniello
Canada must be one of the most spectacular countries in the world, there is truly some very amazing scenery in this place including the famous Niagara Falls on the east coast that separates Canada and America, this water fall is absolutely amazing. But before doing the east coast you really should spend some time covering the Canadian west coast this place is great you can fly into Calgary visit Banff which is a small mountainous town, then the Jasper national park where you might even come across some black bears running in the wild forest. Another breathtaking spot to visit on the west coast is Lake Louise which is located in the Alberta Rockies, also is great for skiing and snowboarding. If you would like to do tour the Rocky mountains the easy way then the train is a nice option and the Rocky Mountaineer Train has this sorted, its got the gold or red leaf seats all with a great view as you zig zag though the rocky mountains, they also provide a fantastic breakfast and lunch service.... view full story
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