My favourite destination is home, Vancouver, one of the most beautiful places in the world. It is where I was born, grew up and still live in. Even when I travel and return home, it still amazes me what a wonderful city Vancouver is. With the backdrop of the North Shore Mountains, the waters of the Pacific Ocean, the majestic view of Mt Baker in the valley, how can one city have it all? Oh, but it does.
One major feature is the food. Where else can you find a multitude of high quality ethnic food outside of its own country? We have almost every ethnic variety of food imaginable, and there’s always a new restaurant/cafe opening up. We even have food festivals, such as Dine Out Vancouver, Taste of the City, Nibbles and Bites and Eat Vancouver. And the patios, with all the waterfront property available, it isn’t hard to find great food with a great view.
Another feature is events. Where else can you find a multitude of festivals throughout the year to keep you entertained? There’s lots of fun and free family entertainment, such as the Jazz Festival, Folk Festival, Greek Festival, Caribbean festival, Salmon festival, Just For laughs, Bard on the beach, Tour de Gastown, and Illuminaires. In the summer, where being tourist in your own city can be exciting and new, join a walking tour of the architecture of the city or history of gastown. One of my goals every year is to do something different or experience something new; it isn’t hard!
How about physical activity where outdoor exercise can include the sight seeing? Rollerblade or ride a tandem bike around the Seawall. Head up to Whistler to snowboard or ski, mountain bike or hike, or do the Grouse Grind. Head over to the berry picking farms, pumpkin patch or go through a corn maze; stop off in the town for fresh fruit and vegetables. Bring the kids to the zoo, aquarium, Kids Only Market or Maplewood farms. Or go swimming in the outdoor pools around town. Nowadays you can even sign up for boot camp!
And what about day trips? How can I list them all? You can go to the Okanagan and join a wine tour, or go camping in a provincial park. Hop on a ferry and explore the gulf islands to enjoy nature and top quality B & B’s. One of the most spectacular weekend trips would include Tofino, Longbeach and Victoria where one can surf, go whale watching, or go for high tea British style. Or how about a pampered spa retreat, or ranch holiday? And I’ve already mentioned Whistler.
One can spend a day in Vancouver and see all the sights, but many people come back many times or to stay, and some people never leave. I hope you enjoy it either way, I know I do.
One major feature is the food. Where else can you find a multitude of high quality ethnic food outside of its own country? We have almost every ethnic variety of food imaginable, and there’s always a new restaurant/cafe opening up. We even have food festivals, such as Dine Out Vancouver, Taste of the City, Nibbles and Bites and Eat Vancouver. And the patios, with all the waterfront property available, it isn’t hard to find great food with a great view.
Another feature is events. Where else can you find a multitude of festivals throughout the year to keep you entertained? There’s lots of fun and free family entertainment, such as the Jazz Festival, Folk Festival, Greek Festival, Caribbean festival, Salmon festival, Just For laughs, Bard on the beach, Tour de Gastown, and Illuminaires. In the summer, where being tourist in your own city can be exciting and new, join a walking tour of the architecture of the city or history of gastown. One of my goals every year is to do something different or experience something new; it isn’t hard!
How about physical activity where outdoor exercise can include the sight seeing? Rollerblade or ride a tandem bike around the Seawall. Head up to Whistler to snowboard or ski, mountain bike or hike, or do the Grouse Grind. Head over to the berry picking farms, pumpkin patch or go through a corn maze; stop off in the town for fresh fruit and vegetables. Bring the kids to the zoo, aquarium, Kids Only Market or Maplewood farms. Or go swimming in the outdoor pools around town. Nowadays you can even sign up for boot camp!
And what about day trips? How can I list them all? You can go to the Okanagan and join a wine tour, or go camping in a provincial park. Hop on a ferry and explore the gulf islands to enjoy nature and top quality B & B’s. One of the most spectacular weekend trips would include Tofino, Longbeach and Victoria where one can surf, go whale watching, or go for high tea British style. Or how about a pampered spa retreat, or ranch holiday? And I’ve already mentioned Whistler.
One can spend a day in Vancouver and see all the sights, but many people come back many times or to stay, and some people never leave. I hope you enjoy it either way, I know I do.
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