Best of Vancouver

The best place in the world to see and live is Vancouver. Sparkling glass windows wink from urban high-rise buildings, reflecting the spectacular natural beauty that surrounds this cosmopolitan centre. Named as Pacific Pearl, Vancouver attracts visitors and residents both nationally and internationally because of its mild climate and its lush and green vegetation. Also the ability to windsurf in the morning and ski on local mountains the same afternoon attracts fun seekers from around the world.

Van Dusen Botanical Garden was owned by the Canadian Pacific Railway in 1910, later it was leased by the Shaughnessy Golf Club in 1911 until 1960 when golf club was moved to a new location. Years later, the land was purchased by the Government of British Columbia and Vancouver Foundation, including a sizeable donation from W.J. Van Dusen. In 1971 Botanical Garden was officially opened to the public.

Van Dusen Botanical Garden covers about 22 hectares and it is home over 225,000 plants which represent more than 7,300 varieties from around the world and represents the flora of various ecosystems too. Also the botanical garden boasts a lovely little shop where you can not only buy the usual trinkets, but also seeds, plants, books, and home and garden accessories. Besides Botanical Garden counts with a restaurant on site which offers very creative Pacific Northwestern cuisine, served in a tranquil setting amidst the garden’s greenery and visitors may take their own tour or take advantage of docent-guided walking tours, Group tours may be booked in advance.

Stanley Park, one of the largest urban parks in United States and one of the most popular attractions in Vancouver, is a treasure city with 1000 acres of woodlands, gardens, flowers, trails, lakes, beaches and wildlife. Visitor must to take the trails through the forest and discover Lost Lagoon and Beaver Lake or circumnavigate the entire sea wall and soak up the beauty secluded beaches and coves along the way. Also visitor could enjoy of the formal Rose Garden, Malkin Bowl, totem poles at Brockton Point, Lumberman’s Arch, Vancouver Aquarium and English Bay among others.

There is so much to do here from strolling along the sea wall that goes all the way around the park, walking trails or whether you don’t like walking you can also take a tour ride around the park on a horse drawn wagon. Make sure bring your camera because it has some of the best places in Vancouver to take pictures.

Vancouver Aquarium is one of top attractions and it is conveniently situated in world famous Stanley Park. With more than 8,000 creatures such as whales, sharks, dolphins, seals and sea-lions among others, visitors will enjoy of this aquarium features, the climate and habitats of animals, birds and vegetation from around the world. The Amazon Gallery includes tropical birds, piranhas and jungle plants. The enormous pools feature orcas, beluga whales and sea otters.

The aquarium serves as Canada's largest Marine Mammal Rescue Rehabilitation Centre. In addition visitors can also see the aquarium staff feeding otters and learn about other 20,000 animals such as frogs, seahorses and octopus.

Grouse Mountain is a local ski hill in Vancouver, just 15 minutes from downtown, the premier four-season attraction begins aboard the Grouse Mountain Skyride and it also offers a winter wonderland of adventure including 25 ski and snowboard runs, 10km of snowshoe trails, sleigh rides, an 8,000sq. ft outdoor skating rink and much more. Visitors can go to the top of the mountain in different ways, taking the gondola ride which will whisk you away to the top of the mountain.

English Bay is a playground of Vancouver. Rimmed by miles of beautiful parks, beaches and trails, English Bay has something for everyone. The long sandy beaches of Spanish Banks park are great for swimmers, skimboarders and clam diggers. Toward the east, Locarno Park, Jericho Park and Kitsilano Park are frequented by people who like basketball, beach volleyball, picnicking, and swimming. The sea breezes off Jericho Beach attract recreational sailors and windsurfers throughout the summer. All of these parks offer spectacular views of English Bay and the mountains beyond it. At the east of Kitsilano Park, Vanier Park is home of the most important museums in Vancouver: Vancouver Museum, Maritime Museum and H.R. MacMillan Space Centre.

A spectacular drive across Lions Gate Bridge from Stanley Park will lead you to Ambleside Park in West Vancouver. Ambleside offers a great unobstructed view of English Bay, as well as swimming, beach volleyball, and soccer. You can rent kayaks and canoes from the Ambleside Paddling Centre.

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