Vancouver
Come and see this largest city of the British Columbia province of Canada. The people here are cosmopolitan in nature and friendly to visitors. Tourists from all parts of the globe are wholeheartedly welcome here. Vancouver is located on the western coast of Canada. This city has some of the finest beaches like Jericho, Kits Beach, English Bay, Second Beach, Sunset Beach and many more. Fine restaurants, classy hotels, chain stores and many independent stores make Vancouver a tourist’s paradise. The 2010 Winter Olympics is to be held at Vancouver.
Loden Vancouver on the Melville Street, Wedgewood Hotel & Spa on Hornby Street, Metropolitan Hotel Vancouver on Howe Street and Vancouver Marriot are some of the upscale hotels in Vancouver. At these hotels, all the modern luxury facilities are provided. There are comparatively cheaper motels, hostels, bed & breakfast accommodation and campgrounds are also available in plenty.
You can go for local city tour with the help of a trained guide. A visit to Whistler, the site of the 2010 Winter Olympics by train and return trip by float plane is a good experience. Whistler is only 75 miles from Vancouver. In the University of British Columbia there is a North American Art Gallery. Another place worth visiting is the Sun Yat Sen Garden in the Chinatown. There are many top class restaurants in Vancouver worth visiting. Havana Restaurant & Gallery in Gastown serves some very good Caribbean dishes. Go to Crocodile in Downtown if you relish French food. For Mexican cuisine Topanga Café in Kitsilano is the best place. If interested in biking take a bike ride around the Stanley Park. Take a ride by train to the Canadian Rockies if you like adventure.
Vancouver International Airport is only five miles from the center of the city. Taxis, buses, and trams are available for local transport. All these facilities work in tandem to give you a memorable experience.
