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| Vancouver Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see North Shore Mountains North Shore Mountains Alan Van Arden Vancouver is internationally renowned for preserving its natural beauty within the metropolis. The city has all the urban amenities of a major city, as well as easy access to the Pacific Ocean and the mountains of the Pacific Coast Range. Vancouver is home to one of North America's largest urban parks, Stanley Park . |
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| The North Shore mountains dominate the city landscape,
and on a clear day scenic vistas include the dormant , snow-capped volcano
Mount Baker to the southeast; Vancouver Island across the Strait of Georgia
to the west and southwest and the Sunshine Coast to the northwest. The
breathtaking views of the city and its environment have made it renowned for
its beauty. Vancouver is a relaxed but bustling, cosmopolitan city of nearly 2.5 million people in the metropolitan area, with many diversions and easy access to outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, boating, and skiing. Some have called it a "city of neighbourhoods", each with its own distinctive character. It is consistently ranked at or near the top of the best cities in the world in which to live. |
| Vancouver can also be an expensive city, as housing prices are the highest
in Canada. Vancouver's population density is third highest of any
metropolitan centre in North America, after New York City and San Francisco
. City planners in the late 1950s and 1960s deliberately encouraged the
development of high-rise condominium towers in the West End downtown
neighbourhood, which has resulted in a compact, walkable and transit/bike
friendly urban core. Although its British origins have left an impact, Vancouver is home to people of many ethnic backgrounds and religions. Chinese is, by far, the largest visible ethnic minority group in the city... and its connections to Hong Kong are becoming increasingly important. Its position as a major centre in the Pacific Rim is evident in its commerce and trade, and in its mixture of cultures. There is a lively cultural and social scene. The great variety of peoples has resulted in an array of top quality, authentic international cuisines- and Vancouver can be considered to have some of the finest dining anywhere. A west coast "fusion" has also developed, that combines oriental and local flavours (mostly seafood). Vancouver's climate is unusually temperate by Canadian standards; after Victoria , it is the second warmest major city in Canada during the winter. Summer months are generally sunny and dry and temperatures moderate. Spring and autumn are usually showery. Rainfall is frequent, along with grey skies, in winter. Snow is typical in the surrounding mountains but less common at sea level. Vancouver will be hosting the 2010 Winter Olympics, with many of the venues in nearby Whistler, just 130km away. ________Sights Edit This city centre city centre See something interesting in Vancouver? Please tell us about it. [Add Sight] Vancouver Lookout Edit This i The Best First Stop for visitors to Vancouver. Your journey starts with a 50 second ride in a glass elevator, which delivers you 50 storeys above street level to a fantastic 360 view of Vancouver, the majestic North Shore Mountains and perhaps even Vancouver Island just off the Pacific Coast. Up on the deck visitors can enjoy and relax with the view from the Cappuccino Lounge with a beverage and a light snack. Admission tickets are valid throughout the day and evening, visitors are able to return and enjoy the view by day and by more.. type: Landmarks World66 rating: [rate it] tel: 604-689-0421 openingHours: May - Oct: 8.30 am - 10.30 pm; Oct - April:09:00 am-09:00 pm url: www.vancouverlookout.com address: 555 West Hastings, Vancouver email: info@vancouverlookout.com Vancouver Aquarium Marine Science Centre Edit This Vancouver Aquarium Vancouver Aquarium photo by: Kenneth Hong Visit the Aquarium where you can see daily dolphin and beluga whale shows. Enjoy the otter feeding time, see the Stellar Sea Lions, the Amazon gallery and the Tropical gallery. Fishes from around the world are exhibited in large, well-labelled displays. The new exhibit on the local waters of British Columbia feature a spectacular jellyfish gallery. For current information on exhibits at the aquarium, visit the Vancouver Aquarium website. If you are interested in learning more about our local wild killer whales, and listening to their sounds, visit killer whales, this site more.. type: Hotspots World66 rating: [rate it] email: williamyahumara@hotmail.com zipcode: win xp University of British Columbia Botanical Garden Edit This The UBC Botanical Garden consists of over 10,000 trees, shrubs and flowers planted on 70 acres overlooking the Strait of Georgia. The gardens feature Canada's largest collection of Rhododendrons, an Alpine garden, Native plants garden, an Asian garden, Food garden, Winter garden, and a Physick Garden. The gardens are used for teaching and research purposes. The garden is situated on the UBC campus at 6804 S.W. Marine Drive in Vancouver. Telephone (604) 822-9666 for additional information, or visit UBC Botanical Garden type: general World66 rating: [rate it] Nitobe Memorial Garden Edit This The Nitobe Memorial Garden is a traditional Japanese garden located on the University of British Columbia campus on Northwest Marine Drive. The peaceful atmosphere of the garden draws people to spend time here, relaxing and contemplating the plants, art, koi, stream and waterfall. Additional information on the garden, and opening hours, can be obtained by visiting Nitobe Memorial Garden or by calling (604) 822-6038. type: general World66 rating: [rate it] See Vancouver Card Edit This The See Vancouver Card is an all-inclusive attractions pass to 40 attractions in Vancouver and surrounding areas. Cardholders can enjoy unlimited sightseeing by paying one price. The card provides access to the city's most notable attractions such as Capilano Suspension Bridge, Vancouver Aquarium, Vancouver Lookout, IMAX Theatre at Canada Place, Museum of Anthropology even a city tour around Vancouver and a day trip to Whistler and much more. This convenient and flexible sightseeing card gives visitors the opportunity to save big on regular retail admission. more.. type: Hotspots World66 rating: [rate it] tel: 604-295-1157 url: www.seevancouvercard.com email: vcs@smartvisitsolutions.com Vancouver Five in One Card Edit This The Vancouver Five in One Smartvisit Card provides entry to five of the city's leading attractions for one price. Cardholders can enjoy quick and cashless entry to Capilano Suspension Bridge, Vancouver Aquarium, Vancouver Lookout, IMAX Theatre at Canada Place and Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden. With the Vancouver Five in One, guest save over 20% off regular retail admission. The card is valid for five consecutive days. Price (including applicable taxes) Adult $70 Child $47 Consider combining the card with a Big Bus tour more.. type: Hotspots World66 rating: [rate it] tel: 1-877-295-1157 openingHours: 9am - 5pm url: www.vancouverfiveinone.com email: vcs@smartvisitsolutions.com ________Getting There Edit This photo From Train Station in Vancouver [Add Global transport mode] From Sacramento Edit This Take I5 to USA/Canada Border, after customs I5 becomes hwy99 take the last exit to Gradville street follow Grandville street to downtown. type: By Road World66 rating: [rate it] From YVR Edit This From YVR take the Arthur Laing Bridge follow Granville Street to downtown. type: By Air World66 rating: [rate it] ___________Museums Edit This Find the time to visit a least one location on this list. Explore our history, our region, our people. [Add Museum] Pacific Mineral Museum . Edit This Housed in a historic bank building, this gem of a museum is filled with treasures such as geodes, meteorites and 73 million-year-old dinosaur fossils. A vault rigged with fibre optics holds a king's ransom of diamonds, platinum, gold and other precious minerals. $4, s/s $3, groups rates available. Open Tue.-Fri. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat.-Sun. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tel: 689-8700 Address: 848 W. Hastings. type: general World66 rating: [rate it] B.C. Golf Museum and Library . Edit This A collection of golf memorabilia and artifacts. Free admission. Open Tue.-Sun. 12-4 p.m. Close to UBC. Tel: 222-4653 Address: 2545 Blanca St. Transit Info: Transit: all UBC buses. type: general World66 rating: [rate it] Museum of Anthropology at UBC Edit This UBC Museum of Anthropology UBC Museum of Anthropology photo by: JC The Museum of Anthropology at UBC is a great place to spend a rainy afternoon. Their website is quite good. It includes lots of pictures and even a virtual tour, where you will get a sense of the majesty of some of the works. There are extensive exhibits from various coastal native communities, including large carvings, totem poles, masks, and an outdoor Haida longhouse. Along with the hundreds of native antiquities on display, the MOA has something like 13,000 items in "open storage" --many of them in drawers with minimal or no documentation. This is a good way to more.. type: general World66 rating: [rate it] Vancouver Maritime Museum . Edit This Major exhibits thrill all ages with exciting tales of the sea. The Children’s Maritime Discovery Centre explores the maritime world with hands-on activities. Life on the historic ex-RCMP schooner St. Roch, first ship to transit the treacherous Northwest Passage in both directions, is examined through a video and self-guided tour. Continuing Man the Oars, Map the Coast Pays tribute to the voyages of Capt. George Vancouver as he charted the Pacific coastline over 200 years ago. Warships Named Vancouver: Saga of the Sudburys The story of B.C.'s great salvage tugs. Fireboats! more.. type: general World66 rating: [rate it] Chinese Cultural Centre-Library & Museum Complex . Edit This Open Tues.-Sun. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. $5, s/s $3. Tel: 687-0282 Address: 555 Columbia St. type: general World66 rating: [rate it] Exotic World . Edit This Set in a lime-green house on Main Street, this quirky little museum is crammed with photographs and oddities from Harold and Barbara Morgan's three-plus decades of world travel. Admission $1. Open Sat.-Sun. only, 1-4.30 p.m. No phone calls please. Address: 3561 Main St. type: general World66 rating: [rate it] Granville Island Museums . Edit This In this labyrinthian facility, the Sport Fishing, Model Ships and Model Trains Museums are all rolled into one. Highlights are an 80-foot-long train lay-out depicting B.C.'s Interior, model ships made by B.C. craftspeople and the world's largest, publicly-displayed collection of Hardy Brothers fishing reels. $6, s/s $4.50, children 4-12 $3, under 4, free. Open daily, 10 a.m.-5.30 p.m. Tel: 683-1939 Address: 1502 Duranleau St., Granville Island. type: general World66 rating: [rate it] Grocery Hall of Fame . Edit This Step back in time to the days when shirts cost 98 cents and soda pops were kept in oak iceboxes. A homage to the general store, this quaint museum is filled with old advertizing posters, vintage tin cans and unopened packages from the turn of the 20th century. Free admission. Open Saturdays only, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Tel: 278-0665 Address: 6620 No. 6 Rd., Richmond. type: general World66 rating: [rate it] Vancouver Museum . Edit This The city comes to life at the Orientation Gallery, which highlights Vancouver’s history, heritage and scenery. A multilayered Timeline Wall locates Vancouver in time using artifacts from the Museum’s collection. To Jan. 5 Through My Eyes: Northwest Coast Artifacts through the Eyes of Contemporary First Nations People takes you inside carved boxes, underneath baskets and behind masks to discover the artistry, history and significance of First Nations artifacts. From mid-Apr. Backyard BiodiverCity Explores the relationship between nature and urban space. To Apr. 16 City Lights: more.. type: general World66 rating: [rate it] Vancouver Police Centennial Museum . Edit This A history of policing in Vancouver; weapons, crime case histories and a variety of police-oriented displays and hands-on exhibits. Open Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. $5, seniors and students $3. Group tours available upon request. Tel: 665-3346 Address: 240 E. Cordova St. Transit Info: Transit: 3 Main bus to Cordova. type: general World66 rating: [rate it] ___________Day Trips Edit This Vancouver provides access to wilderness experiences, various explorations of nature, trips to the mountains (The Lions are pictured here), beaches, rugged islands, and quiet places. Vancouver is surrounded by mountains and the Pacific Ocean. Don't stay indoors all week, get outside and take in some fresh air. [Add Day Trip] Salt Spring Island Tours . Edit This Packaged or custom tours originating in Vancouver or Victoria to Salt Spring Island. Choose from predesigned packages including transportation, ferries, accommodations and activities or build one to suit your special requirements. Daytrips, weekends, on-island sightseeing, parties or weddings. Tel: 250 537-4737 Fax: 250 537-1846 Toll Free: 1-888-537-4737 (North America) Address: 185 Elizabeth Drive Salt Spring Island BC V8K 1H8 type: general World66 rating: [rate it] Bites-on Salmon Charters, Vancouver, Edit This Fully guided sportfishing adventures from downtown Vancouver, BC. Excellent value for your dollar. Tel: 604-688-2483 Fax: 604-980-9854 Toll Free: 877-688-2483 (North America) Directions: In the heart of downtown Vancouver Address: 1601 Bayshore Drive, Vancouver BC Transit Info: On the bus routes. Please visit our website for up to date reports. www.bites-on.com type: general World66 rating: [rate it] Adventures in Canada's Wilderness . Edit This Sea Kayaking, canoeing, backpacking and hiking expeditions in British Columbia, Canadian Arctic, Rockies and Yukon. Small groups. Since 1988. Tel: 604 594-7701 Fax: 604 594-7701 Toll Free: 1-800-990-8735 (North America) Address: 106, 11816 - 88 Ave Delta BC V4C 3C5 type: general World66 rating: [rate it] West Point Grey Community Centre . Edit This West Point Grey offers a variety of exciting programs including hiking, backpacking, camping, wine tours, kayaking, and much, much more. Summer camps for preschoolers, children, and youth are very popular as well. There is a program for everyone at West Point Grey! Tel: 604-257-8140 Fax: 604-257-8144 Address: 4397 West 2nd Avenue Vancouver BC V6R 1K4 type: general World66 rating: [rate it] The Mighty Rockies Edit This The Mighty Rockies, if you have never experienced the breath taking magnitude of these giants, there is no better time then now. West Trek Tours offers an incredible value for explorers and students that will showcase the highlights of this beautiful region over 4 days. Some highlights you can expect on this tour are: ? Travel through Glacier National Park ? Enjoy the indoor swimming pool, water slide, hot tub, and sauna! ? Travel through Yoho National Park ? Visit stunning Lake Louise – - Canada'’s most famous lake ? more.. World66 rating: [rate it] address: http://amazingtours.rezgo.com/2007/12/mighty-rockies-canadian-must-see.html email: amazingtours@rezgo.com Vancouver By Bike Edit This For such a bike friendly city, Vancouver's City by Cycle is the only bike based tour company in the area! This tour gets the legs pumping and the eyes bulging at the amazing sites you see on the tour. Here is a break down of the stops: Stanley Park - The world's largest 'urban park'. English Bay - Home of the Fireworks. Granville Island via Aquabus - A one hour stop at Granville Island Public Market. Expo Lands - Host of the world Expo in 1986. Yaletown - The new trendy spot in Vancouver. Chinatown - 2nd largest in North more.. World66 rating: [rate it] url: amazingtours.rezgo.com ___________Nightlife and Entertainment Edit This lake lake dw Vancouver has an amazing variety of activities for people to enjoy when they decide to relax and have some fun. Display all or display just: Casinos Clubs and dancing Concerts Jazz Pubs Wine bars general Show best rated on top | Show in alphabetical order [Add Entertainment place] Palladium . Edit This Lounge and dance music, theme nights include Reggae Thur. Tel: 688-2648 Address: 1250 Richards St. type: general World66 rating: [rate it] Richard's on Richards Cabaret Edit This One of the absolute hottest dance clubs in Vancouver. Go to Richard's on Richards to see what I mean. Current and upcoming shows and events are listed on their web page. 1036 Richards. Tel. 687-6794 http://www.richardsonrichards.com/ Richards on Richards will be closing for good at the end of 2006. This will be your last chance to see a show featuring International acts at one of the Best Clubs in Vancouver type: Concerts World66 rating: [rate it] The Cambie Edit This The Cambie is one of Vancouvers oldest pubs which can be found in Historic Gastown. It attracts a regular ecclectic crowd of Vancouverites and is lacking in pretention. You'll be hard pushed to find a cheaper pitcher of beer in Vancouver which you can guzzle in their main room, smoking room - very popular - or their beer garden. Be warned though, that no matter what age you are, they will want to see your ID, and you should get down before 9pm on a Friday or Saturday to avoid the line-up. This is one of the best pubs in the city where you can meet all sorts of local characters. type: Pubs World66 rating: [rate it] ClosingTime: 02.00 tel: 604 684 6466 url: www.cambiehostels.com address: 310 Cambie Street, Vancouver Drink Nightclub . Edit This Salsa and Top-40 DJ dance downtown. Tel: 687-1307 Address: 398 Richards. Now called the "Red Room" Also features music concerts from internationally renowned acts all genres. type: Casinos World66 rating: [rate it] Roxy's Edit This A great place for a drink and some dancing. Live band, Dr. Strangelove, performs most nights a week. Wednesdays' 80's night is great, and the band will play nearly any song you shout at them. type: Clubs and dancing World66 rating: [rate it] address: on Granville Onetymerz Entertainment Edit This Vancouver Nightlife and lifestyles type: Clubs and dancing World66 rating: [rate it] url: www.onetymerz.com email: eduardo@onetymerz.com Internet Coffee . Edit This Browse the ’net for $2.50 per 15 minutes, 14 computer stations. Tel: 682-6668 Address: Downtown at 1104 Davie,Vancouver type: general World66 rating: [rate it] DanceArts Vancouver . Edit This Tel: 604 606-6425 Fax: 604 606-6432 Address: #402-873 Beatty Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 2M6 type: general World66 rating: [rate it] Club 23 West . Edit This lake lake photo by: dw Dance club with Goth night Thur., Sat. Jazz and acid jazz. Tel: 688-5351 Address: 23 W. Cordova St. type: general World66 rating: [rate it] Plaza Cabaret . Edit This 275-seat dance club lends modern elegance to Granville Mall. Cigars, martinis, and a house band. State of the art sound and light. Tel: 646-0064 Address: 881 Granville St. type: general World66 rating: [rate it] The Rage . Edit This Large dance club and concert hall on former Expo 86 site with DJ Swift & Kool, Fri.-Sat., some live events midweek. Tel: 685-5585 Address: 750 Pacific Blvd. S. type: general World66 rating: [rate it] Rime Edit This Live music 7 nights a week. Located on the bohemian strip of Commercial Drive. type: Jazz World66 rating: [rate it] ClosingTime: later url: rime.ca address: 1050 Commercial Drive Opus Bar Edit This Painfully ‘hip’ bar/lounge inside the much-hyped Opus Hotel in Yaletown. Beyond the fashionable clientele and contemporary décor there’s tapas, cocktails and an extensive list of imported and domestic wines and spirits. Signature small plates include 'O' Dim Sum, merguez corn dog and shish kebob, and Yuzu-spiced Garlic Wings. type: Wine bars World66 rating: [rate it] tel: 1 604-642-0557 url: www.opusbar.ca address: 350 Davie Street, Vancouver, BC, V6B 5Z6 ______________Things to do Edit This Vancouver is the home of several professional sports teams. It is also not unusual to see groups of people in parks forming up into teams to play a variety of sports. Don't be shy about joining in. [Add Activity] BC Lions CFL Football Edit This The Canadian Football League brings ten home games to Vancouver between July and November. For information on this year's game schedule, visit BC Lions type: general World66 rating: [rate it] Vancouver Whitecaps Edit This The Vancouver Whitecaps play home games at Swangard Stadium in Burnaby. Visit soccer for this year's schedule. type: general World66 rating: [rate it] Vancouver Canucks Edit This The Vancouver Canucks play in the National Hockey League, with home games at General Motors Place. Games occur between October and May. To see this year's schedule, visit Vancouver Canucks type: general World66 rating: [rate it] |
