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Alberta, British Columbia, New Brunswick, Ontario, QuebecLuxury Travel Guide - Vancouver, Canada
Cruise Ship Pier and Vancouver Convention and Exhibition Center
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The towering Coast Mountains and the shimmering Pacific Ocean create a beautiful urban setting surrounded by the grandeur of nature....Vancouver is the kind of city that will take your breath away. Mountains embrace the ocean in a spiritual accord of natural wonders. This is a place where it's in to be out - outside walking along the Stanley Park seawall, skiing day or night on Grouse or Seymour Mountains, biking through the old growth trails of Pacific Spirit Park, sailing on English Bay and shopping at the Grandville Island Public Market. Trace the area's fascinating history at Gastown, the oldest part of the city, featuring an authentic steam clock, splendid shopping, and international dining. Perfect for people watching, Robson Street is alive with stylish boutiques and fashionable cafe. Capilano Suspension Bridge - Follow in the footsteps of millions of visitors who have ventured across the Capilano Suspension Bridge since 1889. The bridge sways 450 feet above the Capilano Canyon and 295 feet above the river. It has frequently been featured in movies, advertisements and magazines. This attraction offers breathtaking views, nature trails, history and forestry exhibits, native carvers, a gift store and food services. Stanley Park - One of the largest and finest inner-city parks, covers 1,000 acres of woodlands and offers nature trails, gardens, picnic sites and playing fields . Bordered by a 6-mile seawall that provides cycle and pedestrian paths, Stanley Park has three beautiful beaches, as well as miniature train rides, tennis courts, a petting zoo, pitch and putt, Native totem poles, fantastic restaurants and the Vancouver Aquarium. Ask the Concierge about renting bikes, trailers, tandems or roller blades. Bowen Island - reached in a half-hour ferry trip. Fabulous sea-kayaking, hiking, animal watching. Vancouver Aquarium - Located in Stanley Park, is the home of beluga whales, dolphins, seals, sea otters and seabirds. Daily presentations and unparalleled underwater views provide an exciting glimpse into the lives and behavior of these engaging animals. See colorful crowds of bustling coral reef fish and circling sharks in the tropical galleries. Experience the sights and sounds of the walk-through Amazon rainforest, complete with lazy sloths, free-flying birds and small lizards and toads. Chinatown - The provincial government declared Chinatown a "historic area" in 1971. Its buildings and unique character have been preserved and enhanced, giving Vancouver one of the largest Chinatowns in North America, second only to San Francisco. It features a commercial and market section, as well as many different Chinese restaurants. Gastown - Several blocks of superbly restored buildings, cobblestone streets, the world's only steam-powered clock and many other charming features make Gastown a popular destination for shoppers, diners and nightclubbers. A good place to find West Coast Native arts and crafts as well as a wide variety of Canadian items. Granville Island - Centrally located, Granville Island is a shopper's paradise. The pleasant appeal of the bustling covered market and the presence of some of British Columbia's finest arts, crafts and dining make this island a favourite "people place." The island also has studios, galleries, playgrounds, water parks (summer only), marinas, museums and more, all within walking distance of each other. Lighthouse Park - Here you will find Vancouver's last stand of old-growth forest. Climb the rocky beach, explore tidal pools and take in the enormous ancient trees. Metropolis - Includes a Multiplex and an Imax theatre, a 200-game arcade and shopping for kids and teens. Pacific Centre - A central downtown experience that touches every way of life, from fashion to food, with boutique-style stores that stretch over three city blocks. Boutiques, restaurants and specialty stores include Holt Renfrew and over 180 other stores. It is located directly beneath the Hotel at the centre of the city. Pacific Space Centre - Featuring live and audiovisual demonstrations, leading-edge technology, interactive exhibitions and multimedia programming. Queen Elizabeth Park - This is the highest geographic point within Vancouver. Take in the public gardens nestled in a former quarry, explore the geodesic conservatory and eat at Seasons. Try a round of pitch and putt or frisbee golf (bring your own frisbee). Robson Street - Robson Street's elegant stretch of stores is every shopper's dream. Science World - Try it! That's the invitation from Science World British Columbia. Touch a tornado. Step on sound and see exploding zucchinis. Lose your shadow. Find a beaver lodge. Stretch your mind in a distorted room and talk back to yourself in an echo tube. In addition, experience an awesome OMNIMAX film on the world's largest domed screen. Shannon Falls - Located just off the Sea-to-Sky Highway, Shannon Falls is the seventh-highest waterfall in North America. Surrounded by parkland and near the well-known climbers' haven, Chief Mountain, this is an easy and beautiful half-day excursion. 45 minute drive. |
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