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The pride of Vancouver's network of parks and gardens, Stanley
Park, covering 1,000 acres (405 hectares), is one of the largest
parks in any urban centre in North America. Situated in the heart
of...
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In the west of Vancouver, at the University of British Columbia
on the cliffs of Point Grey, totem poles mark the way to the Museum
of Anthropology, world-renowned for its displays of Northwest...
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Vancouver's Chinatown is not only a strong, established ethnic
community, but also a popular tourist attraction and prosperous
commercial district. Its bustling streets are full of colour...
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The fascinating little historic enclave of Gastown, in the
central core area of Vancouver alongside Chinatown, transports
visitors back in time to envision the city in days of old, with...
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On Vancouver's north shore, just a 15-minute drive from the
downtown area across the Lions Gate Bridge, is the year-round
mountaintop playground of Grouse Mountain. Ascending the mountain
is part...
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What was once a run-down industrial area in Vancouver is now a
thriving entertainment and shopping centre, with a vibrant market
central to the Island's activities, as well as the Emily...
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Situated in North Vancouver, Lonsdale Quay offers spectacular
views of downtown Vancouver and its harbour, as well as the north
shore mountains, and a variety of shops, restaurants and...
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Built in 1889, the Capilano Suspension Bridge is one of
Vancouver's oldest and most popular tourist attractions, with
plenty of activities and sights in the park for visitors to enjoy,
besides the...
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Transformed from an ugly stone quarry in the 1950s, the
exquisite Queen Elizabeth Park in Vancouver now boasts lush gardens
bursting with flowers, live theatre, the Bloedel Floral
Conservatory, a...
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Established in 1931, the Vancouver Art Gallery boasts thousands
of national and international exhibitions by a range of artists,
sculptors and photographers, housed in a...
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Perhaps one of the best ways to begin one's visit to Vancouver
is with a trip up the Harbour Centre Tower to the Lookout, where
one can enjoy a 360 degree view of the city, Greater Vancouver,...
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With 22 hectares (55 acres) and roughly 11,000 different plant
species, VanDusen Botanical Garden is a spectacular showcase of the
natural world, right in the heart of Vancouver. Landscaped...
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Commercial Drive is as non-commercial as it gets, though it has
become one of Vancouver's most eclectic, and increasingly trendy,
neighbourhoods. What started out as a skid road for the...
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Tucked in the Strait of Georgia, in between Vancouver Island and
the mainland, are the picturesque Gulf Islands. More than a dozen
of these long, thin islands, and numerous islets, can be found...
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The San Juan Islands form one of the best boater paradises in
the world. The hundreds of islands are separated by nationality but
are part of the same scenic and rugged archipelago, located off...
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Home to a vast array of aquatic mammals and animals, at the
Vancouver Aquarium Marine Science Centre you'll find sea otters,
whales, sea lions and plenty more creatures. Exhibits, displays...
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Animal lovers of all ages will have a fabulous time exploring
the Greater Vancouver Zoo. Boasting 124 species of animals, such as
lions, giraffe, black bears, bison, spider monkeys and...
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Perfect for kids up to the age of 10, Maplewood Farm features
more than 200 barnyard animals for children to meet and interact
with. Children can learn about the favourite furry friends such...
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Just outside the town of Hope, about an hour's drive east of
Vancouver, lies the Coquihalla Provincial Park, home to the
celebrated Othello Tunnels. This quintet of railway tunnels, which
traverse...
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