Monday, December 31, 2012

A Tour to Vancouver

By Danielle Harisseon


Home to world class cuisines, coffee shops, and plenty of famous cafes, Vancouver has been known as an elegant relaxed city on the West Coast. It is located in a place where chains of bays and inlets are flowing, giving the city a spectacular natural atmosphere. The panoramic views, sounds, and folks of Vancouver are astounding making it a fantastic destination for a much awaited vacation. Located between the marvelous peaks and the Pacific Ocean, this coastal city is simply amazing.

If you are from the United States of America, as a traveler you can visit Vancouver, BC Canada by plane via Vancouver International Airport. Passengers arriving in Vancouver from the USA for the first time are frequently surprised at the beautiful scenery as they approach the airport and are further impressed by the museum artwork and natural scenery displays throughout the airport. The terminal is considered as passenger-friendly because it is laid out well and travelers could easily find important sections such as the baggage claim area and the help desk for customs border services.

This contemporary city attracts people from all over the world. It is not uncommon to hear a variety of languages just walking down the street. Revealing this remarkable assortment are the different eateries where continental cuisines are available. Vancouver has a multicultural appeal because of the different nationalities that are living in the city. There are local inhabitants, Indo-Pakistan, German, British descendants, Japanese, Filipino, Irish, Greek, French, Ukrainian, Italian, Scandinavian, Chinese, German and so much more.

If you want to visit most sought-after tourist attractions, Stanley Park should not be left behind. Covering more than 1000 acres of land, it is considered as the leading and most striking park in Canada's urban area. The park has many beauties to explore. You can also take a 10 km walk around the seawall which will take you past all the beaches. If you wish to see whales like Beluga and Orca and other sea creatures, Vancouver Aquarium is the right place to check out when you are in Stanley Park. Nearby the Aquarium there is also a Children's Farmyard and a Miniature Train Ride.

You can also enjoy Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden which will bring the 15th Century China to life. The Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden is the first garden of its kind outside of China. This Garden will give you a glance of the kind of life that the Chinese scholars had through Ming Dynasty.

Another great place to see is Grouse Mountain, which is part of the North Shore Mountain of BC. This area is perfect for outdoor sports and other activities. In the winter, the mountain features 26 separate ski runs along with an ice rink. Anytime of the year, you can be delighted with different facilities like the zip lines, mountain theater, wildlife sanctuary, and an aerial tram.

Visiting Granville Island would be another interesting thing that you can do if you are fond of exploring new cultures. This 37-acre island is a perfect location for shopping while appreciating pleasant culture. ou can travel to and from Granville Island by the Aquabus which is a fleet of small electric ferries that carry people across False Creek. Granville Island boasts interesting places like the superb public market, sophisticated shops, and numerous gallerias of arts.




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