Vancouver Stories and Tips

Quote: Vancouver is one of those lucky cities that seem to have everything: a beautiful situation, great tourist attractions, vibrant food and night life, world-class cultural institutions and plenty of opportunities to just wander about and take it all in. Even the climate is pretty good…

Quote: Vancouver is, just as the tourist blurb and word of mouth alike claim, a city blessed with a breathtakingly beautiful location between the mountains and the ocean, mild weather (though they complain about six months of rain) and wealthy, educated, multicultural population.Driving into the city…

Quote: Vancouver airport (YVR) is the main airport that serves western Canada and it serves major international and Canadian destinations as well as many local and regional airports. The airport is located in the southern area of the city and is easily accessible by public transport,…

Quote: We were fortunate to have friends in Vancouver who acted us our hosts and guide to Vancouver. Thanks to them, we were not only able to see the main tourist attractions like the Capilano Suspension bridge, Dr Sun Yat Sen garden in Chinatown, Gastown, Granville…

Quote: The eco-walk is offered as either a self-guided or guided interpretive tour. You walk through the forests of Grouse Mountain and view the natural resources of British Columbia. You will also see the flora and fauna of that region. In addition, you will see the…

Quote: This Refuge for Endangered Wildlife is a sanctuary where endangered animals can live out their lives in a secure place. In addition, this place is about research and education. It also a conservation centre. This wonderful place is located on the top of Grouse Mountain.…

Quote: Lupins Café is one of the several eateries at Grouse Mountain that you can dine at. It is a good choice whether you want to purchase a snack item or order a nice meal. After seeing and doing all of the attractions and activities we…

Quote: Like several other attractions and activities, viewing this show is complimentary, after you purchase you entrance fee ticket (adult price is $26.95, youth is $14.95 and child is $9.95). I recommend that you take advantage of this. We had such an entertaining time watching these…

Quote: Stanley Park is an urban, 1,000-acre park. It offers several activities and attractions. Stanley Park has beaches, lookout points, lighthouses, restaurants and cafes, hiking trails, forest walks, park trails, educational and interpretive material, etc. But when our tour group went here, our guide only had…

Quote: After our tour bus left Stanley Park, we drove to Granville Island. It was our last stop on our tour. Granville Island is a small peninsula connected to downtown Vancouver via the Granville Street Bridge. Originally, Granville Island had been used for heavy industry since…