SELECT Magazine Summer 2020 | Page 10

1 VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA Vancouver skyline If there is one city that has mastered the balance between urban appeal and natural beauty, it’s Vancouver. Featuring all the typical attractions of a big city — an award-winning aquarium, museums packed with fascinating exhibits in art, science and anthropology, topnotch sports arenas and a bustling downtown zone — it also boasts a range of opportunities to escape the crowds and enjoy the outdoors together. From Stanley Park (the third largest in North America) to the VanDusen Botanical Garden, English Bay and countless other hiking trails and natural areas, Vancouver was practically made for romantic walks in the park. Hiking along Capilano River 10 | SELECT · 2020