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About Vancouver

Vancouver is the largest city in the province of British Columbia and the third largest city in Canada.  It is a dynamic, multicultural city set in a spectacular natural environment that is surrounded by water on three sides and is nestled alongside the Coast Mountain Range.  Because the city is multicultural, it's also multilingual on an unofficial level.  Vancouver is home to a bustling metropolitan core and boasts one of the mildest climates in Canada.  No matter what time of the year you visit, there are indoor and outdoor activities to please adults, families, couples and friends to no end.  With all of these, it is no wonder that Vancouver has consistently been rated one of the most liveable cities in the world by international surveys.  Condé Nast Traveler magazine rated Vancouver as the "Best City in the Americas" for 2004 based on the categories of ambience, friendliness, culture and sites, restaurants, lodging, and shopping.  As the proud host of the 2010 Olympic & Paralympics Winter Games, Vancouver looks ahead to ongoing growth and great success in tourism, hospitality and business services each year.

With views of the mountains and water at every turn, downtown Vancouver is one of the most picturesque urban centres in the world.  It has everything a tourist could want and enough to keep you busy for a few days running.  Walk through the hustle-bustle of Robson Street, experience exotic Chinatown and all it has to offer, explore historic Gastown the original major settlement and Yaletown.  Visit Stanley Park and English Bay and enjoy the pristine scenery. All of these are within minutes of the city’s centre.  Downtown Vancouver provides a very unique and unforgettable setting so go out and discover the beauty of Vancouver.

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