Many visitors take advantage of Vancouver's beautiful seaside, wide-open spaces and mountain backdrop. Named after Royal Navy captain, George Vancouver, the history of this city, from the cobblestone late-Victorian Gastown, exotic Chinatown and the sleek modern buildings of downtown, is quite evident. The ocean and mountains create a dramatic contrast with downtown's shiny towers of commerce.
The two official languages of Canada are English and French; however, English is the predominant language in British Columbia. Over the years, many Asians have migrated to Vancouver, mostly from Hong Kong, but other cultures are represented as well. More than 30 percent of Vancouver's households speak Cantonese or Mandarin making the Chinese the dominant minority ethnic group.
Vancouver's diversity offers families an endless supply of things to see and do no matter what time of the year or what budget. Whether you choose to stay within the city limits or to venture along the coast and mountains there are plenty of activities to suit everyone.
Downtown Vancouver has an exciting selection of high-end retails stores, chic and unusual shops and excellent restaurants along side Canada's largest city park. Beautiful Stanley Park, which in the mid-1800's was a military reserve used to guard the harbor, offers hundreds of acres of lush forest and crystal clear lakes that create the perfect setting for a variety of entertainment and relaxation for visitors. The Lions Gate Bridge offers a panoramic view of Burrard Inlet and the North Shore Mountains. Within the park are a miniature railway, Water Park, beaches, pool, kid's farmyard and the Vancouver Aquarium Marine Science Centre.
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Executive Airport Plaza - Discount Hotel Rates - 3 AAA
Hotel is located minutes from the Vancouver International Airport, shopping centers and tourist attractions.
Holiday Inn Vancouver - Discount Hotel Rates - 3 AAA
Hotel is located on the west side of Vancouver viewing downtown core, the North Shore Mountains and False Creek.
Executive Hotel Downtown - Discount Hotel Rates - 3 AAA
Hotel is close to both False Creek and English Bay, walking distance from Stanley Park, Granville Island and Robson Street.
Metropolitan Hotel Vancouver - Discount Hotel Rates - 4 AAA
Hotel is located downtown walking distance to restaurants and shopping, 12 miles from Vancouver International Airport.
The Sutton Place Hotel - Discount Hotel Rates - 5 AAA
Hotel is located downtown Vancouver and also near Vancouver Art Gallery.
Many visitors take advantage of Vancouver's beautiful seaside, wide-open spaces and mountain backdrop. Named after Royal Navy captain, George Vancouver, the history of this city, from the cobblestone late-Victorian Gastown, exotic Chinatown and the sleek modern buildings of downtown, is quite evident. The ocean and mountains create a dramatic contrast with downtown's shiny towers of commerce.
