FASCINATING FACTS
As British Columbia ’ s largest city , Vancouver is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts and cosmopolitan adventurers alike .
TOP FIVE MUST-SEE & DO
Vancouver ’ s downtown is compact , walkable and bike friendly and has been awarded Canada ’ s Most Walkable City by Walk Score , taking 30-45 minutes to walk across .
The city has more than 300 parks and gardens dotted throughout the city and 9 beaches .
Vancouver has a combination of urban and nature experiences in one destination .
Stanley Park is Vancouver ’ s 1000 acre urban rainforest .
Vancouver is a multi-cultural city with a diverse and vibrant culinary scene .
Stanley Park where dozens of marked trails allow visitors to meander through soaring trees and dense West Coast Forest while the seawall pathway offers some of the best sea-to-sky mountain views anywhere in the world .
Granville Island which is both a locals favourite and huge draw for visitors . The Granville Island Public Market acts as a hub of activity , while Granville Island is also one of the city ’ s most important cultural districts with theatres , artisan workshops and craft studios .
Vancouver ’ s neighbourhoods show the city ’ s many sides . No less than a dozen different enclaves await exploration , with colourful sidewalks , spectacular settings and a wide range of urban vibes .
Outdoor adventure , given the city ’ s stunning surroundings and mild year-round climate , it ’ s no wonder Vancouverites explore their outdoor back yard all year long .
Culinary scene . Vancouverites take food seriously , and are seriously good at it . As a mosaic of diverse cultures and a Michelin Guide destination , the city ’ s culinary scene is widely acknowledged as one of the most excited and varied in the world .
Capilano Lake
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Grouse Mountain
Capilano Suspension Bridge
Museum of Anthropology
Horseshoe Bay
Sceince World Robson St
Kitsilano Beach Granville Island
Stanley Park Lookout !
Gastown Chinatown & Dr . Sun Yat-Sen Garden
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