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A practical visitor's guide to

VANCOUVER

BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA

Canada's Gateway on the Pacific

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Vancouver is one of the premier destination cities in the world. It has been voted time and again one of the most attractive urban areas based on quality of life by many international economic, travel, tourism and sports publications.

For the most part this has been due to the combination of a sophisticated but still relaxed urban setting within spectacular natural surroundings providing a vast number of options for outdoor activities.

This website describes and explains the many aspects of Vancouver and the region from the perspective of what may be of interest to visitors and tourists whether individuals or as groups.

This will provide all visitors to this website with an unparalled opportunity to explore the multifaceted personality of this region including its geography , heritage, culture, tourism, attractions, economy, recreational, entertainment and educational opportunities.

View from Lonsdale Quay(North Vancouver) on the North Shore

view of downtown Vancouver from Lonsdale Quay on the North Shore looking across Burrard Inlet

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We have identified a number of categories of information that would be of interest to visitors. Our prime objective is to provide a guide on how to make best use of the two most valuable personal resources a visitor has to manage. TIME and MONEY.

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Hotels Motels B&Bs > Accommodation

Attractions(short list) > Must See Must Do

Attractions/BeachesVancouver Beaches

Attractions/GardensVancouver Gardens

Communities/neighbourhoods > West End Profile

Communities/neighbourhoods > Yaletown Profile

Communities/neighbourhoods > Kitsilano Profile

Local Transit > Local Transit

Regional & int'l travel > Regional & Int'l Travel

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Geography

a BC Ferry in Howe Sound approaching Horseshoe Bay

Accommodation

Hotels Motels B&B's

Choices of accommodation are based on a number of factors. The most prominent of which is usually the visitor's budget. The next priority is proximity to the activities the visitor(s) expect to be engaged in. The third but not the last is the style of the establishment. The preference could be a standard hotel, a suite hotel, a motel or a B&B. Each offer a different experience. A booking is made based on a combination of these. If the stay is only for one night these issues may not even come into play. Our listing of accommodation options provides the information necessary (including direct links to the property website) to make the appropriate choice.

Best Western Sands at English Bay Beach

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Attractions - Points of Interest

MUST SEE MUST DO - A quick & easy to use source of options
for visitors with limited time in their schedule

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Guide to Touring/Sightseeing

For information on touring Vancouver highlights and attractions we invite you to visit the following.

For bus tours of Vancouver
just click on the bus.

For Vancouver's largest selection of
boat tours click on the logo

For one of Vancouver's better private limo touring
and transport services click on the logo.