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Introduction
Vancouver is the city that has it all: natural beauty and cosmopolitan flair. Set between the Pacific Ocean and the coastal mountains, it has a harmonious blend of nature and urban living. Gardens, parks, and beaches are as common here as her... Continue reading »
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History
This young city was once a wild, densely forested and mountainous coastal area inhabited only by First Nations people and wildlife. Many events have combined to transform the once wild setting into the thriving cultural and business center it... Continue reading »
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Where to stay
Most accommodation in Vancouver was designed with the discerning visitor in mind. There is a variety of lodgings available, from economical to the luxurious, from modern to historical, and from quiet beachside locations to those at the bustli... Continue reading »
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Eat drink
Whether diners crave glamorous, elegant, warm or unadorned, Vancouver offers thousands of choices for memorable cuisine. Many of the city's establishments are internationally renowned and combine superb cuisine with extraordinary atmosphere.... Continue reading »
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Entertainment
Vancouver offers everything from fine arts, cinema, literary readings, theatre and many spectator sports. The arts and entertainment weekly the Georgia Straight, and the Thursday and Friday editions of the Vancouver Sun and Province provide e... Continue reading »
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Tours
Vancouver is a city of adventure. Tours, whether professionally-guided or a personal adventure, give visitors the chance to take advantage of the city's vitality and experience the area's natural beauty. The biggest problem is deciding how yo... Continue reading »
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Getting there
Getting There By Air Situated nine miles south of downtown, the Vancouver International Airport (YVR) (+1 604 276 6500 / http://www.yvr.ca) ushers in more than 15 million passengers a year. Amenities include numerous restaurants and sho... Continue reading »
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Fun facts
Vancouver Province: British Columbia Country: Canada Vancouver By The Numbers: Population: 545,671; 1,986,695 metro area Average Annual Rainfall: 44 inches/112 centimeters Average Annual Snowfall: 22 inches/56 centimeters Average Januar... Continue reading »
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Introduction
If you really want to understand Vancouver, stand at the edge of the Inner Harbour (the Canada Place cruise-ship terminal makes a good vantage point) and look around you. To the west you'll see Stanley Park, one of the world's largest urban p... Continue reading »
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Frommer's favorite experiences
Taking a Carriage Ride through Stanley Park: One of the largest urban parks in the world, and certainly one of the most beautiful, Stanley Park is nothing short of magnificent. Sample the highlights on a delightful 1-hour carriage ride that w... Continue reading »
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Best dining bets
C (1600 Howe St.; tel. 604/681-1164): The creativity of the chef, the quality of the ingredients, and the freshness of the seafood all combine to make this contemporary restaurant overlooking False Creek the best place in Vancouver for innova... Continue reading »
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Best hotel bets
Best Historic Hotel: The Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, 900 W. Georgia St. (tel. 800/441-1414 or 604/684-3131) harks back to a more gracious and traditional era. Even with all the modern amenities and services you could wish for, it wraps you up i... Continue reading »
Tofino Travel Experiences
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Day 19
Yet again the Loonies wake us up early - If one member had a shotgun, he reckoned today was the day to use it! While most relax arou... Continue reading »
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Day 17
Took the morning ferry for Nanaimo, Vancouver Island but unfortunately it was a dull/misty morning so we didn't get any good photos.... Continue reading »
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Moose Tour - Vancouver Island (Tofino)
MOOSE TOUR - Part 1 Vancouver Island, Tofino.Our minibus with driver and tour guide, Micah, picked us up Friday morning to head ove... Continue reading »
Popular Tofino Hotels
- Best Western Tin Wis Resort Lodge
- THE WICKANINNISH INN
- Pacific Sands Beach Resort
- Middle Beach Lodge
- Days Inn Tofino
- Brasada Ranch Resort
- Long Beach Lodge Resort
