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Scenic Vancouver
It is difficult to pinpoint a single catalyst for Vancouver, BC’s
extraordinary beauty. It is the convergence of many factors. The temperate
weather, the second warmest in a Canadian city after Victoria allows for the successful cultivation of a variety of flora of both
local and
exotic origin. There is the stunning geology of the city’s location bordering the Pacific Ocean and the Coast Mountains. The North Shore Mountains loom just beyond the cityscape of skyscrapers like a delicate frame. Gold and crimson sunsets reflect off the waters of the Strait of Georgia broken only by the presence of Vancouver Island. There is the city’s impressive array of
parks and gardens, providing a setting where even in the heart of the city, the presence of the natural world is always a tangible reality. Whatever the explanation for the city’s loveliness, one thing is certain: don’t visit Vancouver without a photographic memory or a reliable camera. You are sure to enjoy the Vancouver BC tourism and attractions to find all of the the best sightseeing places for visitors to the city. If you are going to be in Vancouver for a little while look at the Apartment Furnished Vancouver for great deals on Vancouver downtown relocations and helpful tips about tourism information.
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Culture and Diversity in Vancouver
The neighborhoods of Vancouver have been greatly enriched by the city’s diverse immigrant population. A large influx of immigrants from Hong Kong led to the establishment of the second largest
Chinatown in North America, the first being in San Francisco. Other neighborhoods have also been established to reflect the city’s Punjabi,
Italian, Greek, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Cambodian immigrant heritage. The wealth of different cultures has allowed for a particularly fruitful environment of creative crosspollination. Vancouver has consistently established itself as a hot bed for the development of musicians who have gone on to make significant contributions to the world music scene. More than just a pretty face, Vancouver is a city of progressive thinking and appreciation of individual expression.
Greenpeace, an environmental organization dedicated to the protection of biodiversity was founded in Vancouver in 1971. A city noted for its tolerance of alternative lifestyles, Vancouver is home to one of the largest
gay communities in North America.
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Recreation in Vancouver
Is it the picturesque surroundings or the broadmindedness of the population, who can say? Whatever the reason, Vancouver consistently ranks among the top five in worldwide rankings of quality of life. One factor that might account for the widespread satisfaction of Vancouver residents is the city’s wealth of opportunities for recreation. For the naturalist thrill seeker there is the adrenaline rush of standing 240 feet above the Capilano River atop a 450 foot long
suspension bridge, a sight not to be missed even by the fainter of heart. If you like water sports, you will love fishing in Vancouver, and companies like Comox Fisherman's Warf will help you take a fishing tour that will give you memories to last a lifetime. The North Shore Vancouver area has been touted as some of the best mountain
biking terrain in the world. Don’t want to go to the beach, but still want to swim with the fishes?
Vancouver Aquarium is the largest of its kind in Canada and one of the five largest in North America. For winter fun, there is the nearby
Cypress Mountain that offers downhill and cross country skiing, snowtubing, and even the opportunity to participate in a snowshoe tour. Vancouver has been selected to be the host city for the
2010 Winter Olympics.
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