Sightseeing in Vancouver - what to see. Complete travel guide
Vancouver is an old and attractive city. You can spend hours walking in spacious streets, observing ancient buildings created in the 19th century and enjoy birds’ singing and swaying of leaves in a shadowy park.
Besides exploring beautiful parks of the city and visiting local places of interest, Vancouver is full of many interesting attractions. The city is distinguished by a wide choice of … 
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1. Travelers should keep in mind that any import of dairy and meat products is prohibited. You also cannot take to the country certain types of medications, as well as plants and silver … Open
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If you manage to visit Vancouver from May to September, you will be able to see a unique event – the migration of whales. Whales come so close to the shores of the island that you can see them in details. Stunned tourists usually spend hours standing on the shore and watching dexterous and elegant movements of these giant animals.
Those who love scenic walks in Vancouver should look into the Queen Elizabeth Park. This is a very beautiful landscaped garden, which is actually a natural open-air Museum. In this Park, there were plants collected from different regions of Canada. On its territory there are several dozen species of coniferous trees and rare species of birch, maple, ash and other trees. This beautiful Park is considered one of the most romantic in the city; this is where most newlyweds arrange wedding photo session.
The city has an excellent Art gallery, in a building which is a prominent landmark. The opening of the gallery took place over 80 years ago. At the time of the opening of the Museum, the basis of its exposition was the works of renowned Canadian artist E. Carr. Over time, the exposition of the Museum has increased by several times. Today, in addition to permanent, temporary exhibitions can be seen in it. The gallery often hosts events dedicated to contemporary art.
Vancouver is not deprived of the diversity of nice designer hotels, including attractive Hotel BLU located right in the heart of the city. Its interior is designed with a predominance of … Open
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Another amazing cultural center which will be interesting to visit with the whole family is the Scientific World. In this scientific Museum, visitors can conduct some interesting experiments and try out unusual interactive exhibits. Guests of this Museum will be able to visit inside a huge layout that simulates the human body and learn about why tiny meteorites weigh so much. When going to this amazing Museum, you should definitely take a camera with you.
Among Vancouver top-notch hotels, Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver deserves special attention. The choice of its guests is available more than 370 rooms of various levels, among which there are … Open
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City tours, excursions and tickets in Vancouver and surroundings
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Map of all shopping areas
Shopping streets in Vancouver
♥ Shopping area ' Cambie Street' Vancouver, 1.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Shopping area ' Granville Island' Vancouver, 2.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Shopping area ' Uptown' Vancouver, 2.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Shopping area ' Burrard Street' Vancouver, 2.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Shopping area ' Kitsilano' Vancouver, 3.1 km from the center. On the map
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Map of all castles
Survived castles around Vancouver
♥ Castle 'Oaklands' , 91.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Craigdarroch Castle' , 93.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Empress Hotel' , 93.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Hatley Castle' , 94 km from the center. On the map
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Map of all parks
National and city parks around Vancouver
♥ A - Park 'Fraser river park' , 4.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Recreation Site 'Valley Centre Recreation Site' , 12.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ A - Park 'Apodaca park' , 18.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ A - Park 'Mount seymour park' , 21 km from the center. On the map
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♥ A - Park 'Halkett bay park' , 26.8 km from the center. On the map
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Map of all art museums
Art galleries in Vancouver and around
♥ Art museum 'Contemporary Art Gallery' Vancouver, British Columbia, 3.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Vancouver Art Gallery' Vancouver, British Columbia, 3.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Morris and Helen Belkin Art Gallery' Vancouver, British Columbia, 9.2 km from the center. On the map
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Sights around Vancouver from our guide 'Extreme places on Earth'
4Treehouse
From the series “Ubelievable Residential Houses Residing on Trees”
Check on the map: Distance from Vancouver center - 3.3 km.
The three-story building is rented out. All those who wish can stay in it for a few days. 4Treehouse is very popular among lovers of relaxation in a romantic atmosphere. In addition, it is in demand among creative people who are in search of inspiration. As the organizer himself explains, his "Japanese flashlight on stilts" will be an excellent place for the location of a creative workshop. Those who simply want to relax away from civilization will also appreciate it. …
Read further Distance from Vancouver center - 3.3 km.
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