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Places To Visit In Vancouver

Arts and Culture

Vancouver is home to some of the best cultural festivals and activities around the world. Boasting of the famous Vancouver International Film Festival, the city is home to some of the best cultural and artistic festivals and establishments of the world. There are also a large number of jazz, indie, underground and hip hop clubs in the area. There are various performances by the Ballet British Columbia and other dance troupes. The Vancouver Fringe Festival is also another popular theatre festival in the area. Read More

Chinatown

Cheap, culturally diverse, and gastronomically delightful, Chinatown is a must-visit for any tourist. The best thing about Chinatown that tourists will appreciate is the large number of options available for cuisine- and at astonishingly cheap rates, too! The market is free for toddlers below the age of 7 and senior citizens, and tourists can spend some time sampling the excellent dim sum or walking through the thrift stores and sweet shops.

A look at the stars, and the picturesque Vancouver skyline through the GMS observatory is highly recommended for any tourist. The GMS observatory is a beautiful addition to the entire experience of Vancouver,where tourists can view the stars through high powered telescopes during the day for free, as well as the picturesque skyline of the city of Vancouver.

Adjoining Vancouver through a bridge, Granville Island has a character of its own. Granville Island is the whole package, for tourists- they can wander through the Granville public market and look at the fresh produce, dine and visit the local boutique and souvenir shops- with no death of film studios, art galleries and theatres. At night, the island comes alive with a cluster of community theatres, including The Arts Club Theatre Co., the largest company in Western Canada, and many music clubs and performances. Read More

Vancouver is home to some of the most stunning hiking trails around the world. Vancouver is surrounded by mountains, waterfalls and rivers, with some of the most picturesque scenic beauty around the world- ideal for hikers. There are plenty of hike trails, including night hikes as well, to experience the natural beauty of Vancouver. The spectacular Grouse mountain hike (including the light walk on winter nights, a short walk through the trees and around Blue Grouse Lake where light installations make for a perfect setting) is the best option for hikers in Vancouver. Besides this trail, there are plenty of places for swimming, rope climbing. Read More

Perfect for a weekend getaway, the Sea-to-Sky Highway is one of the most beautiful drive routes around the world. The route from Vancouver to Whistler is known as the Sea-To-Sky highway, which is one of best places for a weekend drive with the family. Filled with incredible sights and vista points, the highway also has fun-filled stops on the way, including the Britannia Mine Museum, the Shannon falls, the Sea-to-Sky gondola, finally finishing with adventure sports and golfing in Whistler. Read More

During winters, VancouverÍs heavy snow is ideal for snow sports of any kind. Snow sports include snowboarding, skiing, tobogganing, sledding, and snowshoeing as the major activities, amidst the snowy landscape of Vancouver. There are also provisions for the disabled, facilitated by VASS (Vancouver Adaptive Snow Sports) at Grouse, Seymour and Cypress mountains. Grouse Mountain is accessible by public transport via the Seabus. The Cypress bus shuttle and Seymour bus shuttle makes the Cypress and Seymour mountains accessible to tourists. Read More

VancouverÍs Beaches

Vancouver is also famous for its beaches, with no dearth of activities to be pursued on these. VancouverÍs public beaches and waterfront access make it one of the best places for tourists to visit in Canada. Home to nine beaches, with eight by the ocean and one by a freshwater lake, the city has a wide range of watersports and activities for tourists. Kayaking, sailing, paragliding, motor boating are the best activities in these beaches, with barbecue and picnic areas allotted separately for families, with concessions at certain beaches. Read More