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Vancouver Travel & Sightseeing Guide
January 11, 2008 |
A trip to Vancouver
One of Canada’s most popular cities among visitors and Canadians alike, Vancouver boasts beautiful scenery, as well as a relaxed cosmopolitan atmosphere due in part to its huge Chinatown area. Located in British Columbia, Vancouver experiences mild weather consisting of mild summers and winters with only light snowfall.
Fights to Vancouver
Serviced by a dozen airlines from around the world, Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is located just 15 miles from the downtown area (the penisula found between English Bay and Burrard Inlet). From major cities in the US, flights to Vancouver take anywhere from 45 minutes to 5 hours, and there are 22 US-bound flights a day from the city’s airport. If you are looking for a cheap flight to Vancouver try Ebookers.
There are several transport options for travel between the airport and downtown Vancouver, including scheduled coach transfers, limousines, taxis, and car rentals. Downtown Vancouver is serviced by taxis and buses and its compact size makes it a tourist’s dream to explore on foot or by bicycle. The easiest way to discover the rest of the city is by car.
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Sightseeing in Vancouver
The downtown area and other major neighbourhoods are flanked on the west by the English Bay and on the east by Burrard Inlet. The peninsula has views of the mountains and water at every turn, making downtown Vancouver one of the most picturesque urban centres in the world. Walk through the hustle-bustle found on Robson street, experience exotic Chinatown, or explore historic Gastown - all are within minutes of the city’s centre.
Chinatown in Vancouver is home to many Chinese immigrants from Hong Kong and China. The hardworking Chinese have created a Chinese business district boasting Chinese restaurants serving authentic cuisine, as well as a Chinese garden erected in memory of Dr Sun Yat Sen, the late leader of the Republic of China.
Fun by night – eating drinking and partying
Gastown is named after a colourful character, Gassy Jack, a flamboyant riverboat captain, and shouldn’t be missed. Its late 19th century architecture is now home to many restaurants, bars, and galleries and has been turned into an upmarket and trendy district frequented by tourists and locals alike. One popular attraction is Gastown’s steam clock.
Fun by day – shopping and activities
Gastown has a plethora of boutiques for some serious shopping, while the suburbs of Vancouver are lush and green with many parks lined with hiking trails - perfect for those wishing to spend a day outdoors.
The 250-hectare Lynn Canyon Park is home to towering evergreens and boasts a natural landscape of forested valleys and waterfalls. Its most distinctive feature is a suspension bridge hanging 50 metres above a creek. You can also visit Grouse Mountain to see a panorama of the city. In summer there are many trails to explore while in winter there are 25 ski and snowboard runs, plus an outdoor skating rink, all within a 15-minute drive of downtown.
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