Destination Information - Vancouver

Getting to know Vancouver, BC

The first Canada-e-Connect e-Tourism Strategy Conference was held in beautiful Vancouver, British Columbia, on Canada's West Coast! Nestled between the Pacific Ocean and the Coast Mountains, Vancouver is sassy, sophisticated and outdoorsy. Voted "Best City in the Americas" by Condé Nast Traveler Magazine (2004, 2005 and 2006), Vancouver is home to two million inhabitants who enjoy a mild climate, breathtaking scenery and a wealth of recreational activities. Enjoy all the very best of world class destinations: superlative shopping, exceptional dining, great entertainment and galleries – all perched on nature's edge.

Vancouver's temperate climate makes visiting the city a great idea year round. The weather is the mildest in Canada with daytime temperatures averaging 20°C in summer and 2°C in winter (70°F - 35°F). Spring comes early in Vancouver, with flowers generally in full bloom by early March. Late summer and autumn days tend to be warm and sunny providing the perfect environment for outdoor dining, walking or sightseeing.

The cosmopolitan city of Vancouver encompasses a mix of many ethnic groups. Out of this multiculturalism comes a remarkable culinary diversity, which, when combined with BC’s extensive selection of local ingredients, is born a distinct regional flavour that is unmistakably Vancouver. Visitors will enjoy the freshest seafood, award winning local wines from our emergent wine industry and one of the best selections of Asian dining in the world.

Vancouver has been described as one of the most spectacularly situated cities on earth. The downtown core stands proudly on an ocean swept peninsula surrounded by beaches, sailboats, parks and wildlife. The downtown core is only one mile across at its widest point making it a perfect city for walking. Local site-seeing opportunities include everything from whale watching tours to kayaking along the city shores, mountain biking some of the best trails in the world, to a gondola ride up Grouse Mountain to visit the grizzly bears.

Vancouver is also the gateway for further travel in the west coast. After your conference spend a few extra days in the area and explore the world renowned ski resort of Whistler, only a two hour drive away. The quaint city of Victoria on Vancouver Island is a picturesque two hour ferry journey to the west. Wine tours, exquisite dining and lakeside days await in the Okanagan Valley, BC's internationally recognized wine region. Or, hop on a cruise ship from Vancouver harbour and sail up the BC coast to Alaska – a once in a lifetime experience that is not to be missed.

Vancouver entices visitors with its beauty, captivates them with its cosmopolitan charm and draws them in with its profusion of unforgettable attractions. Put simply, it’s one of the world’s finest cities. Join us in Vancouver, you won’t regret it.

 

Interesting Tourism Vancouver links:

Tourism Vancouver Homepage
New! Interactive Map of Vancouver
Inside Vancouver Blog
Vancouver Virtual Tour
Tourism Vancouver TV Online