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I am sure there is an environmentalist somewhere that will disagree with my comments here but I think relative to other cities they would have to agree.
I felt after doing a lot of walking in Vancouver that the city has done an exceptional job providing green space all over the downtown area. One minute your on a typical city scene, then the next you can be in the crown jewel of Stanley Park.
But Stanley Park aside there were plenty of other areas on corners, etcetera that made walking Vancouver a lot easier on the eyes and provided nice places to take a break! Leave a Comment
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Seeing Belgian born Egyptian-Palestinian chanteuse Natacha Atlas in concert was the fulfillment of a deep desire. Much reknown for her passionate Arabic songs, she also occasionally sings in French and English, artfully combining contemporary European styles with ancient North African instruments and traditions.... Leave a Comment
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One great thing about downtown Vancouver is that it very intricately planned. Few people know that the downtown core has been planned in such a way that all tall buildings have line of sight of either Mountains or the Ocean (or both) so each new building that goes up cannot block the view of other buildings. This is a great idea more cities should do it (maybe they do?). This way vancouver's beauty is showcased from a fantastic perspective high above the city. Spectacular.
Sitting at the top if the Coast Plaza hotel (they have a view of both the mountains and the ocean) I realized how spoiled we Vancouverites are. If you're in town, even if your not staying at a nice high-rise hotel, find your way to the top of one of Vancouver's skyscrapers (Wall centre, Harbour Centre Tower etc.) and enjoy ther view. Leave a Comment
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Many of the office and apartment buildings in the downtown core have fountains outside their buildings. At first you only notice the larger ones but over the weeks you realize that this has become an art form in Vancouver. At night, they’re illuminated and look completely different, so you have to make to the rounds to see them again. Leave a Comment
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Downtown Vancouver is a forest of high skyscrapers but some of them are very interesting. A not so high new building is the public library, it's round and sort of shaped like a spiral or an @ sign almost. There is an office tower to the side of it, also curved to reflect the library. Between the two buildings is a glass roofed atrium lined with shops. Leave a Comment
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Vancouver: where mountains and ocean meet
One of the world's most spectacular cities, Vancouver offers a remarkable combination of natural beauty and urban sophistication. Astounding scenery serves as the backdrop to your visit here - no matter the type of activities you enjoy. One of Vancouver's greatest attractions is its rich mosaic of communities. Ethnically and culturally diverse, each has a distinct, yet always welcoming, personality.
Sample dim sum and authentic Asian cuisine in Chinatown. Wander the bustling cosmopolitan shops on Robson Street. Relax on the patio at a Yaletown micro-brewery. Saunter the cobblestone streets of historic Gastown. Marvel at the array of market vendors at Granville Island. The neighbourhoods of Vancouver invite you to visit.
These are the different neighbourhoods of downtown Vancouver:
*Stanley Park
*Coal Harbour
*Chinatown
*Gastown
*Yaletown
*Granville Island
*West End
*Robson Street
The maps that I add as illustration are quite interesting. It shows you the different areas of downtown Vancouver along with some of the location of movies that have been filmed in Vancouver. Leave a Comment
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Need a rest from museums and sundry sightseeing? Then pop down to Robson Square on Sunday Afternoon at 3pm for the Salsa classes, beginners from 3pm and Latin Dance from 5 pm.
We came across it by accident and took a half hour to obseve the action, many styles , all shapes and some real talent!!! Anyone can join in and it is totally free, the show goes on to 7:30pm and everyone has a good time.
When we were there it was a summer activity, however I suggest you check on their web page: wwwSundayafternoonSalsa.com Leave a Comment
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Here's a view of downtown Vancouver, looking West along Georgia Street. Along with Howe Street, it constitutes one major part of the business area of the city. Leave a Comment
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Of course, visit the downtown area! I was so enthralled with the aura that I didn't take many photos in downtown. Rather, I was enjoying myself just walking around.
In any case, downtown Vancouver is quite small. A peninsula cut off from the rest of the city by False Creek. Robson Square & some 3-blocks complex of offices, shops & theatres made up the whole downtown area.
Most residents stay in the Greater Vancouver area of Burnaby, Coquitlam & Richmond.
QUEEN ELIZABETH PARK: A 52-hectare park between Cambie & Ontario Streets. Vancouver's 2nd largest park. This is it's well designed sunken garden. Leave a Comment
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If weather permits, I highly recommend a walk through the city, including Stanley Park (a great natural diversion), the West End (has some great highrises and homes and is a lovely neighborhood), the Waterfront (has great views of the city and north Vancouver), Gastown (the historic area of town), Chinatown (has great markets and is colorful and lively), Granville, Robson and Davie Streets (good shopping and restaurants). This would be quite a long walk, so if you don't have the energy for a long trek, you can always park and walk through each neighborhood.
The view of the city and marina from Sutcliffe Park, across False Creek. It's a very picturesque spot, and a popular place to take photos for postcards of the city. Leave a Comment
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