Vancouver is a very young city; it wasn’t until after the World Exposition in 1986 before Vancouver changed from a sleepy provincial city to a booming metropolis.
Even today the city continues to expand at a high rate: once abandoned industrial areas have thus turned into fashionable and lively districts such as Yaletown and Coal Harbour.

Vancouver is a very young city; it wasn’t until after the World Exposition in 1986 before Vancouver changed from a sleepy provincial city to a booming metropolis.
Even today the city continues to expand at a high rate: once abandoned industrial areas have thus turned into fashionable and lively districts such as Yaletown and Coal Harbour.
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Granville Island
Granville Island is a small peninsula connected to downtown Vancouver via the Granville Street Bridge. Once…
Museum of Anthropology
The Museum of Anthropology is dedicated to the culture of the aboriginals of the Pacific Northwest,…
Canada Place
An easy landmark to spot, Canada Place is home to a number of Vancouver businesses and…
Stanley Park
One of the things that make Vancouver a great place to live is the proximity of…
Chinatown
Vancouver’s Chinatown is the largest in Canada and one of the largest in North America. Its…
Dr Sun Yat-Sen GardenDr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden
An authentic representation of an age-old Chinese tradition, the Dr. Sun Yat-sen Garden and Park provide…
Gastown
Gastown is the area where Vancouver was founded in 1867. It is now situated east of…
Harbour Centre
One of the tallest buildings in the city, Vancouver’s Harbour Centre is more than just a…
Waterfront Station
Vancouver’s handsome Waterfront Station was built in 1914 as the city’s main railway station. While it…
Marine Building
Considered Canada’s finest example of Art Deco architecture, Vancouver’s Marine Building continues to garner praise for…
Coal Harbour
One of Vancouver’s newer neighborhoods, Coal Harbour has seen much growth since the 1990s. Coal Harbour…
Robson Street
An exciting avenue with an international flavor and plenty of shopping opportunities, Robson Street is Vancouver’s…
Vancouver Public Library
Often thought to resemble Rome’s Colosseum, the Vancouver Public Library (and the surrounding square) was the…
Yaletown
Once a rundown warehouse district on the shores of False Creek, Yaletown is now one of…
Vancouver Art Gallery
Housing both historic and contemporary art, Vancouver Art Gallery is best known for its impressive collections…
Queen Elisabeth Park
Home to some of the loveliest gardens in the city, Queen Elizabeth Park is said to…
Capilano BridgeCapilano Suspension Bridge
The Capilano Canyon Regional Park is situated on the edge of North Vancouver and can be…
Hotel VancouverThe Fairmont Hotel Vancouver
Situated in the heart of the city, the Hotel Vancouver is one of British Columbia’s most…