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Important Travel Update

As of July 13, 2009, requirements for International Visitors entering Canada from Mexico and the Czech Republic have changed. Persons visiting from these countries must have a visa in order to enter the country.  For more information, please see www.cic.gc.ca.

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About Vancouver

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Join us in beautiful Vancouver, British Columbia, on Canada’s West Coast!

Nestled between the Pacific Ocean and the Coast Mountains, Vancouver is sassy, sophisticated and outdoorsy. Voted “Best City in the Americas” by Condé Nast Traveler Magazine (2004, 2005 and 2006), Vancouver is home to two million inhabitants who enjoy a mild climate, breathtaking scenery and a wealth of recreational activities. Enjoy all the very best of world class destinations: superlative shopping, exceptional dining, great entertainment and galleries – all perched on nature’s edge.

Vancouver has been described as one of the most spectacularly situated cities on earth. The downtown core stands proudly on an ocean swept peninsula surrounded by beaches, sailboats, parks and wildlife. The downtown core is only one mile across at its widest point making it a perfect city for walking.

© Pictures courtesy of Tourism Vancouver

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The cosmopolitan city of Vancouver encompasses a mix of many ethnic groups. Out of this multiculturalism comes a remarkable culinary diversity, which, when combined with BC’s extensive selection of local ingredients, is born a distinct regional flavour that is unmistakably Vancouver. Visitors will enjoy the freshest seafood, award winning local wines from our emergent wine industry and one of the best selections of Asian dining in the world.

Vancouver’s temperate climate makes visiting the city a great idea year round. The weather is the mildest in Canada with daytime temperatures averaging 20ºC in summer and 2ºC in winter (70ºF - 35ºF). Spring comes early in Vancouver, with flowers generally in full bloom by early March. Late summer and autumn days tend to be warm and sunny providing the perfect environment for outdoor dining, walking or sightseeing.


© Pictures courtesy of Tourism Vancouver

Transportation

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The Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is approximately 11 miles from downtown.  An efficient airport transfer service called the Airporter transports delegates from the airport to all the downtown hotels at a cost of approximately $13 each way or $20 return.  Taxi fares are roughly $27 and private limousine service is $42 one-way, plus gratuity.  All of these services accept credit cards, and all amounts are quoted in Canadian dollars.


© Pictures courtesy of Tourism Vancouver

Vacation Ideas

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Vancouver can be a starting point for various activities.

You can explore the world renowned ski resort of Whistler, only a two hour drive away. The quaint city of Victoria on Vancouver Island is a picturesque two hour ferry journey to the west.
Wine tours, exquisite dining and lakeside days await in the Okanagan Valley, BC’s internationally recognized wine region. Or, hop on a cruise ship from Vancouver harbour and sail up the BC coast to Alaska – a once in a lifetime experience that is not to be missed.

Local site-seeing opportunities include everything from whale watching tours to kayaking along the city shores, mountain biking some of the best trails in the world, to a gondola ride up Grouse Mountain to visit the grizzly bears. 

Be sure to check the following websites:

Whistler Tourism website
Vancouver Island website
Queen Charlotte Islands Website
Western Rail Tours

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12 reasons to come to Vancouver

  • one of the most beautiful cities in the world, bordered by mountains and ocean.
  • host of the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.
  • the only city in Canada to have two Five-Diamond hotels.
  • regularly ranked “the most livable city in the world”.
  • blessed with a sheltered marine climate that is mild year-round.
  • “the most accessible city in the world” for travelers with disabilities.
  • one of the only cities in the world where you can ski, golf and sail all in the same day.
  • home to the 1,000-acre Stanley Park, one of the world’s finest urban parks.
  • just two hours from Whistler/Blackcomb—North America’s top rated ski destination.
  • a cultural crossroads that is located midway between Western Europe and the Asia Pacific region.
  • a food-lover’s dream with more restaurants, a wider selection of ethnic cuisine and better prices than any comparably sized city in the world.
  • the launching point for excursions to wild Alaska, enchanting Victoria, BC’s Okanagan wine country, and the stunning Canadian Rockies.

Browse throught the Tourism Vancouver Website for more information.


© Pictures courtesy of Tourism Vancouver