How could we resist: this place is known as Hollywood North. Discover how Vancouver will inspire that star within you! With historic towns, its own island, snowy mountain peaks and so much more to explore – Vancouver secured our No. 1 spot!
Stroll the cobblestone streets of Gastown, stopping to look in boutique windows and to read a plaque that claims Gastown was a settlement that originally sprung up around a tavern founded in 1867. That ale must have been delicious! To taste the current local flavor, take the Aquabus to Granville Island. The Public Market will awaken the gourmet chef in you with succulent selections like Okanagan cherries and fresh Coho salmon. It sure makes us want to try cooking! And the beats of drum circles and the beautiful strain of violin music from open courtyards will put a bounce in your step.
Grouse Mountain rises over Vancouver and offers much more than powdery snow. The SkyRide will take you above the tall pines for sweeping panoramic views of the mountainside. When you disembark you’ll be greeted by…bears?! Don’t panic – they are furry friends from the Refuge for Endangered Wildlife. What could “go south” on this exciting northern vacation?
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Things to know:
Region: British Columbia
Highlights: Vancouver is home to North America's second largest Chinatown! Surround yourself in old world charm as you stroll through Chinese gardens or visit a traditional tea herbalist.
Fun facts: The annual Polar Bear Swim in Vancouver was started in 1920 by a local restaurant owner, Peter Pantages.
Mountain range: Vancouver is tucked away on the slopes of the Coast Mountain range.
Photos courtesy of Tourism Vancouver.
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