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A City Break In Vancouver
hether approached by At the Vancouver Lookout in the
air, land or sea the city Harbour Centre Tower you can do
of Vancouver never fails just this. Affectionately known
to impress. Like a creation as 'the hamburger' the Harbour
lifted straight out of a comic Centre Tower is one of the most
book, this gleaming mass of glass iconic buildings on Vancouver
and steel is pure Canadian eye waterfront. The circular lookout
candy. Beneath its grand exterior post enables you to enjoy a
is a destination worthy of its 360-degree panorama of the city
appearance. Known as one of the as well as views of the mountains
cleanest and safest cities in the beyond, including Mount Baker
Americas, Vancouver is a warm, across the border in the US.
friendly and welcoming place even
on a cool winter's day. In fact, On the Waterfront - Explore the
such is the ambience and culture Vancouver waterfront by seaplane
here, you may find that you never or short cruise from Vancouver
want to leave! harbour. Views of the city and
mountains are stunning. A trip
What to see in Vancouver across to North Van on the seabus
offers some great views of the
Be it adventure, shopping or waterfront too.
lying on a beach Vancouver has it
all! Here is a selection of some Stanley Park & English Bay - At
of the best attractions in 1,000 acres Stanley Park, just to
Vancouver... the west of Downtown Vancouver,
is an oasis of forested parkland
Vancouver Lookout! - What better over which many walking paths and
way to start a vacation in trails can be explored.
Vancouver than to see the city Attractions include a totem pole
laid out like a map before you. display in the park, children's
farmyard and Beaver Lake. A Grind provides access to the
5.5-mile sea wall and cycle path mountain's summit too.
offers a memorable walk around
the Park that takes you down to Science World - Perfect for kids
the fabulous beaches at English of all ages, Science World
Bay. provides hours of indoor
entertainment with interactive
Capilano Suspension Bridge - science displays and shows.
Across the water in North
Vancouver is a walk among the Getting around Vancouver
giant treetops of the West Coast
Rainforest courtesy of the Vancouver has a superb public
Capilano Suspension Bridge. Don't transportation system combining
look down! buses, a monorail system
(Skytrain) and seabuses. The city
Grouse Mountain - 15 minutes from is compact so can be easily
Downtown Vancouver is the explored on foot too. Car hire is
mountain known locally as the recommended for exploring the
Peak of Vancouver. Popular with area around Vancouver including
snowboarders and skiers during Vancouver Island and Whistler in
the winter, and hikers during the the BC mountains. Car hire can be
summer, Grouse Mountain offers booked in advance for pick up at
wonderful views of Vancouver from Vancouver International Airport
the north. A regular cable car or in Downtown Vancouver by
service transports guests to the visiting
top of the mountain. For the more http://www.your-carhire.com
adventurous the 2.9km Grouse
About the Author:
Seb Jay is a freelance writer specializing in the origination of web content for http://www.your-carhire.com
Source: www.isnare.com
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