| If you stand in downtown Vancouver and
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| | surrounding countryside. It's easy to see
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| turn in a 360-degree circle, you'll no
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| | the reason Vancouver was selected as the
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| doubt find yourself in awe. Majestic
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| | host city for the 2010 Winter Olympics
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| mountain ranges and crystal-blue seas are
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| | from this vantage point.
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| only enhanced by the elaborate cityscape
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| | Stanley Park, one of the greatest parks
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| of this modern town. To see Vancouver
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| | of the world, is Vancouver's first park.
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| today, you'd never know it had such a
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| | Located on a 1000-acre parcel of land set
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| rocky start.
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| | aside by Vancouver's first City Council,
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| The city was devastated by the Great Fire
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| | Stanley Park boasts a 5.5-mile seawall
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| within two months of incorporation in
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| | that completely surrounds the park. There
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| 1886. The wind-swept blaze lasted less
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| | are at least four restaurants offering
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| than an hour but left the city with just
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| | fine dining in this forest-type
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| a half-dozen buildings. The people and
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| | environment that delivers park, sea and
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| businesses didn't let the fire destroy
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| | mountain views. You'll also discover
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| their plans for growth, however. They
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| | playground equipment, a swimming pool,
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| began rebuilding immediately leading to
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| | water park, miniature railway and
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| present day Vancouver.
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| | farmyard with live animals.
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| With the distinction of being voted the
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| | The Capilano Suspension Bridge is located
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| "Best City in the Americas" for 2004
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| | just minutes from downtown. The bridge
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| through 2006 by Conde Nast Traveler
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| | was first built in 1889. You find
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| magazine, Vancouver and the surrounding
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| | yourself 230 feet above the Capilano
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| area provides a wide variety of unique
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| | River when you are in the middle of the
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| and exciting indoor and outdoor
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| | 450-foot bridge. Why bother to cross a
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| activities for adults, kids, couples and
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| | bridge? Because on the other side you'll
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| individuals from all walks of life.
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| | have the unique opportunity to trek
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| Vancouver is surrounded on three sides by
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| | through rainforest trails. You can
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| water. Add to that the Coast Mountain
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| | participate in an exceptional Treetops
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| Range to the north and east and you have
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| | Adventure described by the Capilano
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| stunning panoramic scenery that makes the
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| | Bridge website as "a squirrel's eye view
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| perfect backdrop for the city. With
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| | of a thriving coastal forest".
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| mountains and the shore at arm's reach
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| | Walk from tree to tree on a series of
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| what else could Vancouver offer? How
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| | elevated suspension bridges that rise 100
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| about a rainforest? You'll find it just
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| | feet above the forest floor and view the
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| minutes from the city. You'll also find
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| | rainforest environment without causing
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| over 180 parks, world-class museums and
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| | damage to its structure. Be sure to visit
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| galleries as well as magnificent gardens.
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| | the Totem Park and other attractions
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| These attractions plus the mildest
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| | located here.
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| climate in Canada make Vancouver an ideal
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| | No vacation is complete without a
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| vacation spot.
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| | shopping trip. The Metropolis at
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| Vancouver is called home by numerous
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| | Metrotown can satisfy the needs of even
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| cruise lines that provide voyages to
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| | the most serious of bargain hunters. With
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| Alaska from May through September.
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| | 470 stores, this is British Columbia's
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| Chances are you'll find an itinerary that
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| | largest shopping center. Exceptional
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| departs from this city so it only makes
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| | theaters, two indoor courtyards and a
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| sense to book a pre- or post-cruise
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| | food court with two-dozen shops provide a
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| getaway while you're here.
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| | variety of delights to satisfy your
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| Major Tourist Attractions
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| | appetite.
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| The Vancouver Lookout at Harbor Centre is
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| | Make plans to spend time in Vancouver
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| an excellent first stop. The observation
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| | before or after your next Alaskan cruise.
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| deck is located a whopping 50 stories
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| | Oftentimes, affordable package deals are
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| above street level! An quick elevator
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| | available that provide great savings for
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| trip to the top takes a mere 50 seconds
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| | savvy travelers who want added adventure.
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| and rewards you with an unobstructed,
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| | Check with your travel agent or cruise
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| 360-degree view of Vancouver and the
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| | line for details and rates.
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