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10 things to do in Vancouver

Dr. Sun Yat Sen Chinese Gardens At 578 Carrall Street welcomes you back to 15th Century China with soothing sounds and sights.  Art exhibits, concerts, theater, walking tours and much more are offered here. Tour times vary depending upon the season.

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Vancouver – Hollywood of the North

Vancouver has the largest film industry in Canada and is the 3rd most filmed city in North America.  During your average visit to Vancouver during the summer months you are sure to bump into a film shoot, normally small orange cones along the edge of the road as well as the more obvious convoy of [...]

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Vancouver Lookout

On arriving at your hotel in downtown Vancouver, there is probably no better way to start your trip or get your bearings than a visit to the Lookout Tower at the Harbour Centre.

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Sea Plane Adventure

Getting to and from any place in Canada can be a slow process simply because it’s a big country,  there are many ways of travelling though so try including as many as possible on different legs of your travels in order to see and experience different things.

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Vancouver Hotels

Any traveler on any budget can find a wonderful place to stay while visiting Vancouver BC.  From sightseeing families, to couples on a romantic getaway,  there is something for everyone to  to enjoy in Vancouver.  There is also a Vancouver hotel that is the perfect fit for every traveler.  Below is a sampling of some [...]

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A Snowboarders guide to Whistler, British Columbia

Annually, thousands of visitors flock to Whistler, British Columbia for the world’s best snowboarding. The nearby resort: Blackcomb Whistler has recently been named best snowboarding town by “Transworld Snowboarding”. The area is so acclaimed for its snow activities that Whistler will host the snow events for the 2010 Vancouver Olympics and Paralympics. With its high [...]

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Vancouver Travel Guide

If you’re looking for a travel destination in Canada offering a huge variety of fun things to do, wonderful weather, and beautiful locations, Vancouver should be high on your list! Located in British Columbia, this sea-port city is the third-largest city in Canada, with an amount of ethnic diversity almost unmatched in the rest of [...]

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Whistler a haven for active travellers

Whistler is an area full of outdoor activities for those seeking an active vacation in a beautiful environment. Though this area is often seen a great place to visit during the winter (when snowboarding, downhill skiing and other outdoor activities are prominent), Whistler also attracts happy visitors in the summer, when those mountains become ready [...]

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Exploring Stanley Park in Vancouver

Stanley Park is the first park in Vancouver and one of the finest parks in the world. This lush, green 1000-acre (400 hectares) park, opened in 1888 by Mayor David Oppenheimer, contains around 500,000 trees including fir, hemlock and cedar and sees more than 8 million visitors each year.

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Grouse Mountain

Grouse Mountain features in many tours, but the best and cheapest way to access the mountain is via the easy public transport links provided.  The ferry across to Lonsdale Quay from Downtown Vancouver runs very regularly due to the large proportion of city workers living on the north shores of Vancouver.

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