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Vancouver is the third largest city in Canada overlooking the straits Georgia and Johnston.  With spectacular snow capped coastal mountain ranges in the distance and the gleaming downtown its a photographers dream.

The heart of Vancouver is its downtown area, a finger of land bounded by the waters of English Bay. As most of downtown is surrounded by water, Vancouver’s transportation system includes the Sea Bus, bus and the light rail like the Skytrain.
downtown vancouver

Lose yourself for days discovering downtown with its awe-inspiring Canada Place and the cruise ships, Imax Theater, Vancouver Museum, Galleries, endless shopping, cafe's, restaurants, businesses, Vancouver Aquarium.....and much more.  Take a cruise around the harbour, go on a whale watching or a sailing tour.  You’ll find many hotels downtown close to the Stanley Park area. 

Downtown Vancouver

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The Very Best of Vancouver
BC Place stadium vancouver bc

BC Place Stadium is about 5 Km’s or 10 minutes from downtown.  The stadium first opened in 1983 and has a seating capacity of 60,000.  BC Place is the world's largest air supported domed stadium and home to BC Lions football team. The stadium is also converted quickly to host major events, trade shows, home shows and auto shows.  Hotels near BC Stadium

BC Place Stadium
lighthouse park vancouver bc

Lighthouse Park is tucked away off Marine Drive on the shores of West Vancouver. The park is an unspoiled area with 185 acres of old growth forest.  Some of the trees are over 500 years old and the area has never been logged. This picture is Atkinson Lighthouse overlooking the spectacular coast and Georgia Strait. 

Vancouver Distances to nearby cities:

Whistler
Distance: 125 Km’s
Travel Time: 1 Hour and 50 minutes

Victoria
Distance: 65 Km’s
Travel Time: 3 Hours with Ferry

Richmond
Distance: 13 Km’s
Travel Time: 20 minutes

Hope
Distance: 150 Km’s
Travel Time:
1 hour and 50 Minutes

Kamloops
Distance: 350 Km’s
Travel Time:
3 Hours and 45 Minutes

Kelowna
Distance: 388 Km’s
Travel Time:
4 Hours

 

Lighthouse Park West Vancouver
Capilano Suspension Bridge vancouver

The Capilano Suspension Bridge was originally built in 1889 over 450 ft and 230 ft above the canyon.  Nestled among gorgeous evergreens, breathtaking scenery, creeks and totem poles.  There are hotels near Capilano Suspension Bridge and its only minutes from downtown Vancouver.  You’ll see why this is Vancouver’s most popular tourist attractions.

Science World vancouver bc

Capilano Suspension Bridge

Science World is located only 5 minutes from downtown. This noticeable giant silver ball building has hundreds of interactive exhibits and incredible presentations. You can blow gigantic bubbles, play instruments in a music room, create a cyclone, amazing optical illusions and much more. This is also home for Omnimax theater with 10,000 watts sound system and dome screens that reach out to you.
Hotels near Science World

Science World

Just a few minutes from downtown Vancouver is Stanley Park.  With fantastic hiking trails, sandy beaches, views of Vancouver, English Bay and the coastal mountains. You can rent bicycles and enjoy a scenic tour of this scenic seawall.  Discover the Lost Lagoon, giant trees, Totem Park, monuments, statues, wildlife and dining.

Stanley Park is also home to The Vancouver Aquarium. Over 160 aquatic displays including: an incredible 69,000 gallon exhibit with marine life from the Strait of Georgia, Beluga Whales, dolphins and tropic fish. Hotels near Stanley Park
stanely park vancouver bc

Stanley Park Totem Poles

More Vancouver Attractions

Harbour Centre Tower -  A modern high rise building best known for its tower  Rising 167 m above the city, on a clear day it is possible to see as far as Victoria.

Steam Clock - This is said to be the worlds first steam operated clock, made in the 1870s, and toots every 15 minutes on the corner of Water and Cambie streets.

Chinatown - Declared an historic area in 1970 and has restored many of its notable houses with their elaborately decorated roofs and covered balconies.

Vancouver Art Gallery - This building was designed in 1906 by Francis Rattenbury and houses an impressive assortment of historical and modern Canadian art.

Grouse Mountain - In the summer it's a hikers paradise and winter a fabulous ski resort with 25 runs. From the summit visitors can experience British Columbia’s dramatic landscape and stunning views of Vancouver.

Granville Island Vancouver - Popular with tourists enjoying the scenery, art museums, public market and dining.

Vancouver Wax Museum - Find the most famous people throughout history, past and present .

BC Sports Hall of Fame - Established for honoring BC's outstanding athletes, teams and builders of sport.

PNE - Pacific National Exhibition has entertained locals and tourists 95 years with shows, exhibits, sporting events, amusement rides, concerts, and the annual PNE fair.

UBC - University of British Columbia 30 minutes from the heart of downtown Vancouver you'll fine the spectacular UBC campus.

Vancouver Airport - From downtown Vancouver its approximately 12 Km’s or 18 minutes travel time depending on traffic and construction.

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