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Vancouver - British Columbia

Urban sophistication and natural splendour

Vancouver is one of the most beautiful cities in Canada and perhaps the world. Located between the Pacific Coastal mountains and the Pacific Ocean , filled with trees and huge park lands, Vancouver is home to some of Canada 's best kept beaches overlooked by high rise office buildings and apartment complexes.

As one of the most cosmopolitan cities in North America the amount of tourists, immigrants and cultures that can be found throughout the city is impressive. Vancouver is the third largest city in Canada behind Toronto and Montreal.

Top attractions and places to visit

Grouse Mountain
North Vancouver's Grouse Mountain offers corporate events planning and a unique corporate meeting site. Also caters to family events and school events, school outings and field trips. British Columbia tourism attractions include skyride, restaurants, sightseeing, mountain setting for corporate meetings and family events.
Granville Island
A former industrial site and still home to the Granville Island brewery, Granville Island is a centre for arts, entertainment and shopping.
Stanley Park
Vancouver's largest park at 1,000 acres, Stanley Park is the pride of Vancouverites and a popular place to relax at the weekends. Don't miss Shakespeare in the Park - free, annual Shakespeare plays in Stanley Park
Vancouver Art Gallery
The largest art gallery in Wester Canada, the art gallery in Vancouver is one of the most recognisable buildings in the city and a hub of activity inside and out.
Pacific National Exhibition (PNE), The Fair And Playland
The PNE is located in Vancouver and is open most of the year for concerts and sports events in any one of the arenas. The Playland and Fair is open for family entertainment during the summer and boasts rides, exhibits and parks.
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