Vancouver Does it All

Vancouver, Canada is one of the most modern spots for international travel among all ages. Famous for natural majesty, shopping, museums, and an incredible night life, Vancouver makes for the ultimate vacation spot for everyone. Located in beautiful British Columbia, Vancouver is an enchanting contrast of metropolitan sophistication and distinguished outdoors exploration.

For the outdoorsy type...

Vancouver offers distinguished world class hiking as well as skiing. The Whistler ski resort is ranked as one of the top ski resorts in Northern America. Just a short drive from downtown Vancouver, the acreage provides breath-taking views of the gorgeous land of Canada. Whistler offers snow sports other than just skiing and snowboarding, including snow shoeing and sledding. In the Summer time, the Whistler resort turns into a beautiful hiking ground. The Fitzsimmons Range of the Coast Mountains offers some of the most extraordinary scenery in North America. Another fun outdoorsy spot for the inexperienced hiker would be the Capilano Suspension bridge. Built in 1889, the suspension bridge is elevated 230 feet above the Capilano River. The bridge makes for an excellent photo opportunity.

For the family vacation...

Voted as one of the most livable cities by Monacle's "Most Livable Cities Index" Vancouver offers a lot of great family activities, such as visiting the Vancouver Aquarium, the Maplewood Farm, and taking a ride on the 'Big Bus.' The Vancouver Aquarium offers many shows throughout the day featuring sea otters, penguins, and even beluga whales-certainly an entertaining mix for children. Maplewood Farm, located just ten minutes from downtown, has over 200 different farm animals that children can see and pet. The farm also offers many demonstrations of cow milking, sheep shearing, and other common practices. The 'Big Bus' is a double decker vintage bus, which drives all around Vancouver, making stops at interesting city sites. The top deck on the bus opens during nice weather.

For the food lovers...

Known for some of the Northwest's best cuisine, Vancouver provides a broad spectrum of restaurants. For a nice lunch or dinner out, The Cactus Club Café offers an exquisite menu. The dim lighting and friendly staff make for a pleasurable atmosphere. For a quick treat, stop by one of Canada's famous Tim Horton's coffee and doughnut shops. Tim Horton's offers quite the selection of doughnuts and beverages. For a taste of the great seafood the West Coast has to offer, stop by Go Fish Ocean Emporium. The Emporium offers higher end cuisine as well as the classic fish and chips, and has a deck to look out onto the water surrounding Granville Island.

For the night owls...

The nightlife in Vancouver is unlike many others. Nightclubs line Granville Street and celebrities are often spotted around them. Favored clubs on this street include Roxy's, a club with three different bars and often live music, as well as The Cellar, a unique double-floored building, with music and a dimmed light atmosphere below, and a light socializing bar above. Club promoters line the streets at night and you can often get a free pass into a variety of clubs. Fun for a girls' night out or an exciting date, the club scene in Vancouver is very lively and entertaining.

Vancouver, Canada is a very popular place to travel for many reasons. You can find the perfect kind of entertainment for anyone.