VANCOUVER
2 . Canada Place
Canada Place is a national landmark highlighted by its five white sails gracing the Vancouver skyline and are alight at night with bright colors . Serving as a symbol of national pride at Canada ’ s Pacific Gateway , it is home to Vancouver ’ s cruise ship terminal , Port Metro corporate offices , Vancouver Convention Centre East , Pan Pacific Hotel , World Trade Centre Office Complex , VINCI Park parking facility and FlyOver Canada . The Welcome Centre is recognizable by its giant maple leaf and is located in the Main Plaza . Take a walk on the Canadian Trail , divided into 13 sections representing the 10 provinces and three territories and admire the views of Stanley Park , Coal Harbor and the North Shore Mountains . When visiting Canada Place , make sure you are there around noon when you can hear the Heritage Horns sound the first four notes of the national anthem every day .
Voted the “ Best Park in the World ” by TripAdvisor ’ s millions of users , Stanley Park is 1,000 acres ( 400 ha ) of lush forest situated on the bank of the Pacific Ocean . It is the third largest park in North America and is filled with cedar groves , hemlock , fir trees , and is almost entirely surrounded by the Pacific Ocean . With its 5.4 mile ( 8.8 km ) pedestrian seawall along the shoreline , it ’ s a heavenly walk with panoramic views of the ocean , through beaches , quiet hiking trails and close to the Vancouver Aquarium . The Totem Poles at Brockton Point are examples of magnificent colorful artwork with a dense green forest backdrop adding to the beauty of the works . Another must-see in the park , the Rose Garden with its fragrant beauty and brilliant colors . Stanley Park is a natural haven you won ’ t want to miss . Plan an entire day for a visit here .
1 . Stanley Park
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