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Totems in Stanley Park |
Gas Town |
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Known as one of North America’s most beautiful cities,
Vancouver is Canada’s third largest metropolis and the
financial, commercial and industrial centre of British
Columbia. This busy Pacific port has two cruise ship
terminals at Canada Place and Ballantyne Pier. A large
and diverse immigrant population gives the city a
cosmopolitan feel and provides a stimulating variety of
shopping and cuisine. Vancouver and Whistler to the
north will host the 2010 Winter Olympics.
www.tourismvancouver.com
Attractions:
- Gastown and Chinatown are among Vancouver’s oldest
areas, offering distinctive architecture, boutiques,
restaurants and galleries.
- The 1,000-acre Stanley Park is home to the Vancouver
Aquarium, a collection of historic and recent totem
poles, manicured gardens and hundreds of acres of
massive temperate rainforest.
- Granville Island is a 37 acre complex of public
market, shops, restaurants, galleries, theatres and art
school, all located amidst bustling industrial
activities.
- The Museum of Anthropology, on the grounds of the
University of British Columbia, offers a striking
display of totem poles and native artifacts, both inside
and behind the stunning structure.
- Vanier Park is home to the Vancouver Museum and HR
MacMillan Space Centre as well as the nearby Vancouver
Maritime Museum that houses the RCMP schooner St. Roch.
- Queen Elizabeth Park offers a spectacular 360 degree
view of the city, as well as the unique triodetic domed
Bloedel Conservatory that houses exotic plants, flowers
and birds. Nearby is the Vandusen Botanical Gardens.
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