Vancouver is a charming city, but when you hear that this crown jewel of Canada’s Pacific Coast was “discovered” and settled less than 150 years ago, you may feel Very surprised. A one-day stay in Vancouver can be arranged as follows: business meetings, visiting museums in the city center, sailing, shopping, hiking to enjoy the scenery or playing golf. The ski resort is also not far from the city.
At night, there is a rich selection of nightlife options for local residents and tourists. Vancouver has a wide variety of restaurants with various flavors and a variety of entertainment options: theater, jazz, gambling, symphony, etc. The city center and the pier are places frequented by tour groups, and many attractions are within easy reach.
Famous hotels, restaurants and shopping malls are clustered in the business district. The observation tower at the corner of Cordova and Shermoe Streets is a great place to overlook Vancouver. On a clear day, Washington State’s Mount Baker is clearly visible. Buy a ticket for CAD$9, which is valid for 6 hours; so you can climb the tower twice during the day and night. There is a restaurant and a coffee shop in the observation tower.
There are some fashion and clothing boutiques near the observation tower, such as Escada, Alfred Dunhill and Cartier. There is a large Odes duty-free store on the corner of Burrard and Alberni streets in the city center, where shoppers must show their international tickets.
Popular seafood food
Popular places in downtown Vancouver include Universal Hollywood and Hard Rock Cafe. Shizhong District is also a good place for gourmets. There are many restaurants of various flavors and grades here. Geely Chinese Restaurant is often crowded with guests, so it is best for guests to make reservations in advance. Royal Seafood Chinese Restaurant is also famous locally, especially for salmon, and should not be missed by guests visiting Vancouver.
Many famous hotels can be found in downtown Vancouver: Four Seasons, Shangri-La, Hyatt and Radisson, etc. Guests who are infatuated with the old-fashioned atmosphere can try the Vancouver Hotel, where the rooms are large in size and richly decorated. This Renaissance-style hotel was built by the National Railway Administration in 1939 and is the most eye-catching building along the docks. Less than a 15-minute walk from the city center, you can reach the Holiday Inn. This hotel is slightly cheaper; but its facilities are equally safe and reliable. The Wedgwood Hotel in the same area offers an elegant setting with a typical European feel.
From downtown, there are two great ways to explore Vancouver on foot: up Robertson Street through the Museum District, or through the pier into historic Gastown and Chinatown. The Vancouver Art Gallery and the Canadian Museum of Crafts, located between the city center and Pacific Mall, are both small and can be visited in two hours. The Museum of Crafts displays a variety of arts and crafts, and the museum shop sells handmade, one-of-a-kind craft gifts. The exhibition plan of the museum in 1999 includes the Toulouse-Latrec School Painting Exhibition, the Japanese Print Exhibition, the Old Masters of English Painting Exhibition and the Canadian Auduban Birds Exhibition.
The main stores at Pacific Mall are Eaton's and Hult Renfrew. Adjacent to it is the Bay Department Store (formerly Hodson's Bay Trading Company). While Bay Department Stores carried an all-encompassing variety, Holt Renfrew's merchandise was strictly limited to the Armani-Hermes-Prada price range.
Pleasant Shops
Robertson Street behind the Vancouver Art Gallery is a delightful shopping street, stretching for half a mile. There are many shops and a complete range of products. From Chanel You can buy everything from fashionable clothes to the popular cowboy ice cream. The Salvatore Flamenco store, like Chanel and Valentino clothing stores, is close to the city, while medium-sized stores such as Banana *** and Max Spencer store The Nike store is a little further away from the downtown area. Robertson Street also has several excellent restaurants, such as Calcutta Club, Calypso, Indian Cuisine, Medici Cafe and Mahoney's. Seattle-based Stubbs Coffee Shop has more than one location on Robertson Street, as do major Canadian coffee chains Brands and Second Line.
Other attractions outside of downtown include the recently renovated Orpheum Theatre, home to the Vancouver Symphony, and the Queen Elizabeth Theatre, home to local theater performances. Both theaters also frequently host ballet, drama and chamber music performances. Adjacent to the Queen Elizabeth Theater is the Vancouver Library. It is a modern building, but its appearance is designed like an ancient Roman theater. Walking in the other direction from downtown, to the pier, and then walking forward is the best way to explore Vancouver's history. The most eye-catching building on the coast is the "Canada Land", which looks like a sailboat. It houses a conference center, the Pan Pacific Hotel, the tasteful Pacific Cafe and a fast food restaurant.
Gastown is one of the most beautiful communities in Vancouver. The main road here is called Water Street. It is a gravel road with few vehicles and the street scenes on both sides are very distinctive. At the junction of Water Street and Kanwar Street, a large clock driven by a steam engine is still telling the time tirelessly. Gastown's boutiques, from postcard shops to Ralph Lauren boutiques, are doing brisk business. At night, whether you are dining in a Mediterranean-style, Asian-style or local-style seafood restaurant, it is full of romantic atmosphere.
Water Street Cafe, Mickey Mouse Shop, and La Ventana are all good choices.
The bustle of nearby Chinatown contrasts with the silence of Gastown. Vancouver's Chinatown is one of the three largest Chinatowns in North America. The most attractive places in Chinatown are its Chinese cultural characteristics and numerous department stores and restaurants. From mid-May to mid-September, the night markets in Chinatown open until 11:30 every day. The Sun Yat-sen Garden Market in the area is worth a visit for tranquility.
Natural Landscapes
Vancouver’s other tourist attractions – Stanley Park, Gross Hill, Granville Island, and Vanier and Queen Elizabeth Parks – are also close to the city center. Only 10 to 20 minutes drive. The 1,000-acre Stanley Park is a natural park, the most attractive of which is the Vancouver Aquarium, which cultivates an Amazon rainforest and various fish. Beluga and orca feeding time is the happiest time for children. Stanley Park also has a zoo, a rose garden, an Indian totem pole exhibit, and tennis courts.
Most visitors to Grosse Mountain like to stop at the Capilano Suspension Bridge. On the 230-foot-high river valley, the suspension bridge stretches out gingerly under your feet, but don't worry, this scary-looking suspension bridge can carry 50 huge jets. One end of the bridge is a garden and a totem pole park, and the other end is a dense forest with winding trails for people to climb up the mountain.
Gross Mountain is an ideal viewing point, and the scenery is especially spectacular at sunset. Most tourists take the cable car up the mountain, but on sunny days, there are many people hiking, and the mountain trails are crowded with tourists. There is a fun place on the mountain trail; the Xiwushi Food and Entertainment Center provides tourists with the food, music and dance of local Canadian Indians.
Granville Island is famous for its craft shops, Scuba diving and fishing gear shops and children's supplies shops. Energetic tourists can buy a boat and fishing gear and go fishing by themselves, while lazy tourists can sit in a restaurant and enjoy their fishing, or indulge in fishing in artificial creeks.
Vanier Park has a bicycle path where you can exercise your body, as well as a museum where you can exercise your brain. The Maritime Museum, Vancouver Museum and Pacific Space Center are not very large, and a half-day tour is enough. The nearby Museum of Man is considered by many to be the best museum in Vancouver.
==History=
Vancouver has a history of more than 200 years. At first it was an unknown small fishing town. In 1792, the British navigator George Vancouver arrived here and surveyed it. Municipal institutions were established in 1895. In 1863, the first group of European immigrants arrived here, established sawmills and engaged in export trade. The city was officially established on April 6, 1886. In order to commemorate the first explorer to reach this place, people named the city after Vancouver.
==Geography and Climate==
Vancouver is located between Bullard Sound and the Delta at the mouth of the Fraser River on the southwest coast of British Columbia. It is the largest on the west coast of Canada. port. Vancouver is backed by rolling mountains [the Rocky Mountains are wrong, correct me again] and faces the Pacific Ocean. Although the latitude is relatively high, there is generally no snowfall and no freezing of the sea in winter due to the passage of warm currents.
Vancouver is a place with beautiful scenery and is known for its rich cultural resources, making it a tourist destination in Canada. It has clean air and fresh water. Thanks to its mild climate, Vancouver offers year-round outdoor activities. Vancouver's consumption level is not high and transportation is very convenient. As a trade center in the Pacific, Vancouver's residents are composed of immigrants from different cultural backgrounds. Vancouver's "Chinatown" Chinatown is the largest Chinatown in North America except San Francisco and San Francisco. Vancouver is an important town for [[Chinese]], speaking Mandarin, Mandarin and vernacular, Cantonese and various other Chinese dialects.
Vancouver has a mild climate and pleasant weather all year round, making the grasslands in Vancouver evergreen and flowers blooming. [[Summer]][[Temperature]] is generally around 20[[℃]], winter temperature is generally above 0℃, and the coldest time is usually above minus 10℃. The temperature in Vancouver in November is generally between 3°C and 9°C, which is warm and comfortable, and it rarely snows in winter. Vancouver is known as the "rain capital of Canada", especially in winter.
Vancouver is actually built on hills. In some places, the altitude is more than 300 meters, but the slope is gentle, which makes people feel that it is not even hills. Contrary to Qingdao, Qingdao Signal Mountain is less than 100 meters above sea level, but it appears to be more prominent. The northern part of Vancouver is connected by mountains and sea. There are three mountains running north to south, with an altitude of 1,200 to 1,600 meters. Mountainous areas above 1,300 meters above sea level have snow most of the year (only from July to October there is basically no snow). In mountainous areas above 1,000 meters above sea level, winter snowfall can reach 6 to 9 meters, and there are several good ski resorts. The best season for mountain climbing is early June, when you can often see thick snow, seas of clouds, and mountains and seas connecting each other. The organic combination of city and mountains is a major feature of Vancouver's natural landscape.
North of Vancouver, there are continuous mountains with a large number of glaciers and permanent snow. Glaciers can be seen on the urban beachfront.
There are many nearby peaks with an altitude of over 2,500 meters. As long as it is a little over 2,000 meters, there may be permanent snow and glaciers. Climbing almost any snow-capped mountain above 2,000 meters requires careful preparation, and many peaks require professional skills and tools.
The city of Vancouver mainly includes: urban areas, North Vancouver, West Vancouver, and East Vancouver.
The Greater Vancouver area mainly includes: Vancouver, Richmond, Burnaby, Surrey, Delta, Erpi, Coquitlam and Port Coquitlam.
==Education==
Vancouver has two famous universities: UBC - also known as the University of British Columbia or the University of British Columbia, and SFU - Simon Fraser University. Rankings are among the best.
==Tourism==
Vancouver has many tourist attractions, including Stanley Park - the largest urban park in the world, and the Lion Gate Bridge - the longest in Canada Bridge, Pan Pacific Hotel (Canada Place) - the famous "Five Sails" building, Queen Elizabeth Park, Grassland, Capilano Suspension Bridge, Chinatown, Millennium Gate, Sun Yat-sen Gardens, Wesler Ski Resort (Skiing venue for the 2010 Winter Olympics), Butchart Gardens Victoria, a world-famous garden), etc.
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There are many immigrants from all over the world among the residents of Vancouver. No matter what race you are, no one in the local area will think that you are Foreigners, perhaps because immigrants from all over the world live here in groups, make Vancouver residents understand what harmony and tolerance are. Therefore, tourists’ first impression of Vancouver is mostly “friendly”. What is the charm of this city that has been chosen as the most livable city in the world for several consecutive years? Let us first get to know Vancouver, and then discover Vancouver.
From a geographical point of view, downtown Vancouver refers to the area that separates English Bay, Bernay Bay and the peninsula connecting Stanley Park. Compared with big cities such as New York and San Francisco, Vancouver's city center is obviously smaller. However, because of this, various attractions are close and urban sightseeing is convenient. Robertson Street is a great place for shopping in downtown Vancouver. The shops on both sides of the street range from local Canadian products to internationally renowned boutiques. In addition, if you are tired or hungry after shopping, there are also many cafes and restaurants on the way to keep you full and satisfied before continuing your visit.
Gastown can be said to be the birthplace of Vancouver. Due to its historical value, the entire Gaishi Town community is now a historical preservation area, just like the streets and buildings of the pioneer era in the early 19th century, plus many unique small towns. The store makes Gastown a must-visit attraction in downtown Vancouver. Walking down from Gaishi Town, when you see the Chinese Gate Archway, you enter China Town. There are some Chinese groceries, medicinal shops, restaurants, etc. from both north and south. In addition to Chinese people coming here to dine, local residents also like to go shopping and eat here. Yell Town, located on the east side of the city center, is an emerging community. It follows a high-cost route. The streets are not as prosperous as the city center. However, when traveling to Vancouver, it is worth going to experience the different customs.
Traffic Guide
In the summer, old-fashioned export ships patrol Vancouver Port three times a day. The local tourism industry is very prosperous. According to the latest survey report in 1999, more than 10 million people visited the city. Due to the large number of tourists entering, the government has spared no effort to invest a large amount of funds and talents in the development of tourism resources.
Therefore, Vancouver’s transportation construction is already comparable to world-class metropolitan areas, and buses, taxis, and sky trains (MRT) are more convenient and comfortable than major cities in Asia. .
Transportation can be divided into shipping (airplane) and land transportation (train, bus, car rental).
All urban transportation is managed by BC Transit, except for the Greater Vancouver Area, which is managed by Vancouver Translink. Usually there is only one standard fare (Standard Fare) in each region, and change is not given on the bus. For example: the bus fare in Vancouver is 1.50 Canadian dollars, and passengers only have 2 yuan coins. Do not ask the bus driver for change. Therefore, you should prepare copper plates or coins before riding.
Taxis can usually be hailed on the street. Otherwise, call Bel-Air Taxi (433-6666) or Yellow Cabs (681-3311).
British Columbia Waterways has a good public transportation system, with bus and tram fares of 75 cents, and also owns several different ferries. In addition, the airport bus fare is about 5 yuan, or half of the taxi fare. For details, call 324-3211.
Grayline (681-8687) also has several buses to Vancouver and its suburbs, including short trips to Capilano Canyon and Grouse Mountain.
Shopping Guide
Downtown Vancouver offers tourists a variety of retail stores and many services. Along Robson Street or Glen Lake Street, you can find clothing or high-end clothing designed by many famous designers. Robson Street and Gastown have many shops selling hats, Aboriginal art and related trinkets.
There are many large retail stores in the Greater Vancouver suburbs of Burnaby, Coquitlam, Surrey and Richmond. These shopping malls provide a variety of items for local residents. Pacific Mall is the largest retail market in downtown Vancouver, located at the intersection of Georgia Street and Glen Lake Street.
Most merchants in Vancouver accept credit cards, travelers checks and US dollars, but not every store has a reasonable exchange rate for US dollars, so it is recommended to go to a bank to exchange Canadian dollars before spending. .
Shopping in British Columbia requires a 14% tax in addition to the price. However, there is a tax refund service for tourists, which can refund 7% of the tax, but the items must exceed 100 Canadian dollars. Only then can you get a tax refund. Therefore, when you are shopping hard and if you meet the tax refund amount, don’t forget to ask the merchant for a tax refund declaration or tax refund receipt so that you can apply for a tax refund when leaving the country.
Pacific Center
The entrance to the mall is on Georgia Street. There is a three-story fountain at the entrance and a circular entrance designed entirely with glass. . Here you can easily find the world's most famous brands, with more than 200 stores, restaurants, coffee bars, etc., including Holt Renfrew, The Gap, Gap Kids, Mexx, Jacob, Eddie Bauer and Banana Republic , as well as Georg Jensen’s precious jewelry, etc.
Pacific Shopping Center is located in the city center of Vancouver. The entire shopping mall is three streets long. However, the overall shopping environment and the small coffee bar beside the road make it not tiring at all. The Four Seasons Hotel is next door, while the Vancouver Art Gallery and Robertson Street are nearby. Currency exchange, entertainment ticket sales and take-out food are available here.