Lovely Vancouver
That’s how most people describe this city of British Columbia in Western Canada. Often rated as one of the ‘best cities’ to live in, Vancouver has an interesting history and a lot to offer its visitors year round. This beautiful city is surrounded by incredible views and nature that is will take your breath away.
Like Sydney in Australia, Dubai in the Middle East, London in the UK, and other major cities around the world, Vancouver is a very cosmopolitan city . Walking through its gorgeous boulevards you get to hear a variety of dialects and accents. Travelers to Vancouver often marvel at the expedient blend the city presents of a busy urban scape with nature. Here, one can go skiing on the snow-topped mountains of the Pacific Coast Range and later go surfing in the Pacific Ocean.
While in Vancouver you must visit the B.C. Sports’ Hall of Fame which is a tribute to the sports’ persons and athletes of the state of British Columbia. There is also a technologically sophisticated ‘participation gallery’ which enables sports’ enthusiasts to assess their competence in various sports. Not too far away is the Christ Church Cathedral on 690 Burrard Street. Built in the Gothic style, the church is noted for its stained-glass windows depicting scenes from the Old and New Testaments.
Avid golfers, on the other hand, will hardly be able to resist the temptation of going down Blanca Street to view the British Columbia Golf Museum. Here they will get to see an exciting range of golfing memorabilia- right from trophies, photographs and antique clubs. You might then want to amble along to the Museum of Anthropology housed in the University of British Columbia. The museum is host to First Nation’s (original inhabitants’) artistic endeavors. You will get to see gold and silver carvings, textiles, masks and tools. You will also get to see the work of the well-known Haida artist Bill Reid, ‘The Raven and The First Men.’
Then, if you are in mood for something scenic and natural, you might want to go down to the Nitobe Memorial Garden dedicated to the memory of the Japanese diplomat and scholar, Dr. Inazo Nitobe. You can savor genuine Japanese tea here as you stroll down the two-and-a-half acre garden replete with a gushing waterfall and pond.
And now, if you are hungry, we recommend you go down to Provence Mediterranean Grill. As the name suggests, you get real Mediterranean flavor in your food thanks to the efforts of a French-cum-Italian couple. You simply have to try their grilled potatoes with goat cheese and parsley. The friendly husband-wife duo will even prepare a picnic basket if you let them know one day in advance.
While in Vancouver, how can you miss out on its piece de resistance, its oldest tourist attraction, the Capilano Suspension Bridge? This is a cedar plank 450 feet long suspended over the Capilano River. You can soak your eyes in the rain-forest scenery even as you balance yourself precariously over the swaying bridge!