Vancouver British Columbia Attractions |
Vancouver, British Columbia is undoubtedly one of North America’s most spectacular vacation destinations. This extraordinary city-center is nestled between the majestic Coastal Mountains of British Columbia and the Pacific Ocean. In addition to offering visitors breathtaking views of all-natural, west coast beauty, Vancouver BC also offers a multitude of exciting attractions for visitors to explore and experience. These attractions, in combination with Vancouver’s stunning natural scenery, make it one of the world’s most compelling vacation destinations.
Many city centers around North America offer attractions to entertain and enthrall area visitors. Few however, offer the same kind of variety and quality of attractions that can be found in Vancouver, British Columbia. Vancouver visitors can take in attractions that showcase Vancouver’s rich, cosmopolitan flare, or attractions that provide interactive exhibits and displays set up for Vancouver’s 1986 World’s Fair, or the upcoming 2010 Winter Olympics, scheduled to be co-hosted by Vancouver and Whistler, BC. The list we’ve compiled here just touches on a few of Vancouver’s most popular area attractions. Visit Vancouver and you’ll be amazed by how much there is available when it comes to world-class recreation and entertainment.
Vancouver’s Science Center (Geodesic Dome)
This is a fun-filled Vancouver BC attraction offering interactive displays and exhibits as well as one of the world’s largest OMNIMAX theatres. This attraction is a top destination for families.
The Vancouver Aquarium
This too is a great family-friendly, vacation destination for Vancouver visitors. The Vancouver Aquarium showcases some of the world’s most beautiful and fascinating marine life and includes interactive whale and dolphin shows.
Gastown
This attraction is one of Vancouver’s oldest and most popular. Gastown’s cobble-stone streets are lined with novelty stores, tourist shops, top restaurants like the Old Spaghetti Factory and Vancouver’s famous steam clock. Several top clubs and theatres are located in Gastown.
Canada Place
Along with the Geodesic Dome that is now home to Science World, Vancouver’s Canada Place was originally built as part of Vancouver 198 world’s fair- Expo 85. Canada Place offers views of socking cruise ships, hosts numerous conventions and is home to a massive IMAX theatre.
Stanley Park
This is one of the attractions that really makes Vancouver shine. Stanley Park, accessed by the historic Lion’s Gate Bridge, offers scenic nature trails, on-site seafood restaurants, the Aquarium, and the Sea Wall. The Sea Wall, popular with mountain bikers, joggers, and tourists, trails along the outer edge of Stanley Park, following the water line and showcasing Vancouver’s stunning skyline- hemmed in by the spectacular Coastal Mountains.
The Vancouver Planetarium
Vancouver’s English Bay and Spanish Banks area is home to the popular Vancouver Planetarium. In addition to offering fun, interactive, and educational astronomy shows and exhibits, the Vancouver Planetarium also features popular, music-accompanied shows. Some of the most popular of these shows feature the music of Pink Floyd, Radiohead, Jimi Hendrix and more.
The Skytrain (Vancouver’s Rapid Transit System)
Vancouver’s Rapid transit system is yet another of the area infrastructure first built as part of Expo 86. As the name suggests, the Skytrain offers elevated trips in and around Vancouver and the Lower Mainland. These rides are inexpensive and really showcase the beauty and diversity of the area.
Capilano Suspension Bridge
If you’re terrified of heights this Vancouver attraction might prove a little bit too much! The suspension bridge hangs 230 feet above the Capilano River, daring visitors to cross the rickety, free-hanging bridge that showcases the soaring evergreens that are a trademark of west coast beauty.
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