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Post Last Modified – October 23, 2022 ¦ gr8traveltips.com
Here’s a look at why 🏙 Vancouver Tourism is at an 🏔 All Time High and why traveling to Vancouver, is the perfect choice anytime of the year.
There are endless things to do in and around this City for the whole family to enjoy!
If you are planning a visit to the west coast of 🍁 Canada, then Vancouver simply must be added to your itinerary.
Chances are, if you are arriving by ✈ plane, then you’re probably going to be landing at 🛬 YVR (Vancouver International Airport).
Thinking of visiting Vancouver, or just looking for some helpful tips and suggestions on what to see and do while in the City. ❓
I’ve put together some of the most popular things to see and do during your stay.
Below, are some excellent worthwhile attractions in Vancouver to check out. As many of you are probably aware, Vancouver was host city for the ⛷ 2010 Winter Olympic Games and the Paralympic Winter Games.
These games were a great success, and brought thousands of people to the City!
First, check out this short promotional 📹 video from Tourism Vancouver. Well worth watching!
Vancouver continues to be an attractive tourist destination for people from all over the 🗺 world. Especially as a result of the world wide 📺 television exposure from these high profile prestigious world events.
Events like the Olympic games attract people from all over the world to the City, and at a time of year that is not necessarily considered peak months for tourism.
Unless of course, you and your family are visiting the west coast of 🍁 Canada, with average temperatures usually mild enough where you can play a game of 🏌 golf and ⛷ snow ski on the same day!
Vancouver has been considered as one of the world’s finest cities, and has been honored over the years with countless awards including;
🏆 One of the World’s Top Travel Destinations;
🏆 One of the World’s Most Liveable Cities;
🏆 One of the Top Cities of the Americas.
The list just goes on and on, with nothing but good things to say about Vancouver!
For those of you that may be 🍁 Planning A Holiday in Canada and in particular to the west coast, I certainly recommend both Cities of Vancouver and Victoria, on Vancouver Island.
These are two of the top “Must See” destinations to visit on your vacation.
The Scenery In Vancouver Is Spectacular!
In Vancouver, view the beautiful 🏔 North Shore Mountains, ocean views on every corner, to lovely 🌳 nature parks for 🚴 biking and 🥾 hiking for the outdoor enthusiast.
Vancouver is known for its great natural green space, including the world renowned –🏞 Stanley Park which borders the Pacific Ocean.
The climate on the west coast is ideal, with mild year round temperatures and very little snow.
Instead of the frigid cold and 🌨 snow of other Canadian Provinces, Vancouver enjoys 🌧 rainfall instead, keeping things green and beautiful year round!
Vancouver is the third largest city in Canada, with an area population of over two million people.
Vancouver Tourism is considered one of the area’s largest sources of income and employment opportunities, for many of its inhabitants.
You can check out Wikipedia.com for more thorough information on Vancouver.
This area receives almost 3 million visitors each year, many arriving by Cruise Ship from May to September.
Plan a trip in your 🚌 Recreational Vehicle, fly into the City or drive, it really doesn’t matter. There is always a place just waiting for you and your family.
Need a 🏕 campground, motel, 🛌 B & B or luxury 🏨 hotel? ❓
No problem, Vancouver has something just right for everyone! 🙂
Enjoy the Many Parks Surrounding the City
There is so much to see and do in this city, that it would take a 📚 book to cover the possibilities.
Here are just a few ideas with some helpful website ⛓ links, for some exciting things for you and your family to do when spending some time in this beautiful city.
✔ 🏞 Stanley Park – a must see visit!
Walk, bike, drive or take a city 🚍 bus tour around this magnificent park bordering the ocean side. Voted as one of the best Parks in the world.
Visit One of the Many Beautiful Green Parks
✔ Granville Island – hop a water taxi and explore art galleries, various shops and boutiques. Also, visit the outdoor public market and restaurants.
✔ Canada Place – stroll this amazing facility, British Columbia’s biggest tourist attraction.
Located at the waterfront, housing the World Trade Center, Vancouver Convention Center, 🏨 Pan Pacific Hotel, 🛳 Cruise Ship Port and much more.
Take a Walk at Spectacular – Canada Place
✔ Robson Street – conveniently located downtown for 🛍 shopping, dining, 🍹 bars and much more!
The city comes alive at night on Robson Street!
✔ 🏔 Grouse Mountain – take the 🚠 Sky Ride to the top of Grouse Mountain and view the City high above, on our local ski hill.
Many hikers enjoy climbing this mountain side known as the – “Grouse Grind.”
Enjoy a casual meal at the top or plan an evening of fine dining while taking in the spectacular night scenery.
✔ 🏮 Chinatown – one of the largest in North America.
Stroll around in the evening when the streets are closed to vehicles and open markets are put up for shopping.
✔ 🐟 Vancouver Aquarium – a must see visit with many ocean exhibits and shows.
✔ 🌉 Capilano Suspension Bridge – walk this 450 foot bridge over the beautiful Capilano River.
Located just minutes from downtown, yet escape to nature and the absolute beauty of British Columbia.
Enjoy a Scenic Water Taxi Ride
The list is endless of exciting things you and your family can do while enjoying your vacation in Vancouver.
You can learn more about Vancouver Tourism by visiting their Official Tourism website below.
💎 Super Natural British Columbia Canada
Find information on accommodation, tours, dining, special offers and a great deal more!
Speaking of accommodation, one of Vancouver’s most beautiful historic 🏨 hotels was recently voted – Best in the World!
The Rosewood Hotel Georgia is a beautiful historic hotel in the heart of downtown Vancouver. The well known travel website TripAdvisor has named the Georgia Hotel as one of the Top 25 hotels in the world!
A lovely hotel situated directly downtown and in the heart of the business district, this property dates back to 1927, but recently underwent $120 million in renovations making it not only historic, but now with updated rooms and features!
This is just one of the many outstanding luxury hotels to be found in downtown Vancouver!
Vancouver, located in the Province of British Columbia on the West Coast of Canada, is a city filled with exciting things to see and do. Definitely a worth adding to your 🍁 Canada Travel plans!
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✨ Did You Know …
“Vancouver, British Columbia – Canada Was Ranked As The 3rd Most Livable Place In The World.”
