Visiting Vancouver
Vancouver is a thriving west coast seaport located in British Columbia, Canada. It is surrounded on three sides by water and located alongside the Coast Mountain Range. Vancouver is home to spectacular and breath-taking scenery and a vibrant metropolitan centre. It is the largest city in British Columbia.
Vancouver is a dynamic, multicultural city set in a spectacular natural environment. Vancouver is consistently rated amongst the best cities to visit in the world owing to its ambience, friendliness, culture and sites, restaurants, lodging, and shopping. No matter what time of the year you visit, there are numerous indoor and outdoor activities to please adults, families, couples and friends to no end. The attached Tourism Vancouver Brochure outlines some of the key features that make Vancouver such a desirable city to visit.
Consider just a few reasons why you should plan a trip to Vancouver:
Spectacular & Safe Setting – Majestic mountains, sparkling ocean, rainforests and beautiful foliage throughout all four seasons make Vancouver one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Canadians are known for our friendly nature, and Vancouver’s citizens take great pride in our welcoming, clean, safe streets – day or night, all year round.
Exciting Activities – Catering to any interest throughout the year, you can enjoy world class shopping, gourmet meals, outstanding live entertainment, sporting events, theatre, outdoor adventure, spectacular sights and attractions – it’s all waiting for you in Vancouver.
Gateway to Adventure – With quick and easy access to Whistler, the Canadian Rockies, Victoria, Vancouver Island, and of course, endless year-round water and land sports, whether you’re looking for extreme sports or family fun, you’ll find your personal adventure here. Vancouver also is the home port for Alaska cruises May through October.
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Welcoming & Accessible – Just as Vancouver welcomed the world in 2010 for the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, we’re ready to welcome you as well! A vast multicultural population, endless activities, and excellent infrastructure, Vancouver is welcoming to all – everything is within reach. The Vancouver International Airport has consistently been rated as a top North American airport providing easy access from all over the world. The city has a public transportation, but given how walkable Vancouver is, you just might never use it! A great walking city, Vancouver is clean, green, safe, and easily accessible!
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Superior Service & Value – Vancouver’s hotels, restaurants and business community offer outstanding levels of service and product quality. Meeting your needs and exceeding your expectations is a top priority of Vancouver’s businesses, providing friendly assistance every step of your trip. And with a consistently advantageous exchange rate on the Canadian dollar, you can have a world-class experience with superior value for your money!
For more information on Vancouver please visit Tourism Vancouver.