Vancouver

Located right in downtown Vancouver, the Vancouver Art Gallery is the largest art museum in Western Canada, featuring thousands of pieces, both from history's greats and from modern, cutting-edge artists. The Gallery Cafe makes for a pleasant break between exhibitions, and the Gallery Store offers wonderful mementos and gifts.

Gastown is the oldest neighborhood in the city, and every quarter-hour, steam pours out the top of the Gastown Steam Clock and whistle chimes can be heard. Gastown is an eclectic mix of contemporary fashion boutiques, tourist-oriented businesses (generally restricted to Water Street), restaurants and nightclubs. Gastown also hosts numerous annual events and festivals, such as the Vancouver International Jazz Festival and the Global Relay Gastown Grand Prix international bicycle race.

Ride to the Observation Deck 177 meters above the city for a breathtaking 360-degree view of Vancouver. The elevator ride to get up to such heights is a thrill, and once you're there you can partake in an interesting and informative guided tour.

Vancouver Aquarium Marine Science Centre is home to 60.000 animals and represents 800 species of aquatic life. "As a self-supporting, non-profit association, the Aquarium is dedicated to effecting the conservation of aquatic life through display and interpretation, education, research and direct action."

Step through the Millennium Gate for unique entertainment, dining, shopping and history in Vancouver's Chinatown. Chinese immigrants first settled here between 1890-1920, and the community has greatly grown over the years.

Granville is an island in the middle of the city, a center for dining, the arts and shopping, and home of the famous Granville Island fresh food market. No visit to Vancouver is complete without a day spent meandering around the island and taking in everything it has to offer.

Just 15 minutes from downtown Vancouver, Grouse Mountain is a skiing haven for local enthusiasts. The resort offers all manner of activities and entertainment, including cultural, educational, and outdoor adventures for all ages and all seasons.

You will find bays everywhere you turn in Vancouver. Whether you're looking for a stretch of sand to spread out and relax with a good book or an outdoor volleyball court, you're sure to find it in Vancouver. English Bay is a beautiful, vibrant beach that comes alive when it's sunny and warm with various activities such as scuba diving, kayaking, and more.

Every evening at 9 o'clock, this old naval artillery gun blasts a deafening shot from its barrel. The sound used to be a signal for fishermen—they knew to return to the harbour following a day's work. The daily signal continues to serve its purpose until today. If you choose to come watch the gun go off, make sure to keep a safe distance or cover your ears.

Admire the magnificent scenery on this stunning ride from Vancouver from the luxury of your wagon. All routes are "daylight trains" to make sure that passengers can take in the beauty of the landscapes in daylight. Trains run to multiple destinations, with hotels and other traveller facilities readily available in each.