Are you torn between taking a luxurious, pampered holiday versusan outdoor, sporty vacation? If you and your holiday partnercan't agree (or even if you're not sure yourself) there's noneed to compromise when you visit the city of Vancouver inBritish Columbia, Canada.

An Urban Oasis - Stanley Park

Vancouver is one of the few cities (including New York with thefamous Central Park) that can boast a sizable park as one of itsfeatures. Stanley Park is 1000 acres and is one of the largesturban parks in North America.

Vancouver is a coastal city with plenty of walking and bikingtrails. There's something for everyone, whether you enjoy aneasy pace viewing the waters of the Burrard Inlet along thepaved sea wall or take on the wooded trails of Stanley Parkwhere you'll find impressive untouched forest as well asbeautifully manicured gardens on your hiking or bikingadventure.

Art Galleries, Shopping and More...

Looking to enjoy some shopping? Vancouver has plenty ofinteresting areas to shop. For the dedicated shopper a visit toRobson Street will provide designer boutiques as well as trendycoffee shops and restaurants, all with great people watchingspots to take a break.

For those who are looking for something a little different thanthe usual step into Vancouver's Chinatown. You'll find beautifulimported items along with delicious Chinese cuisine along thestreets with the red streetlamps and brightly colored signs.

Granville Island, which is also the home to the Emily CarrInstitute of Art, is a busy market along the water. Find freshfruit, flowers and a wide variety of ethnic foods to enjoy.Browse the art and small specialty shops where you're sure tofind that special something to bring home for yourself or as

agift.

The Vancouver Art Gallery in the heart of the city also hassomething for the art enthusiast to enjoy, includingpresentations of the famous works of Vancouver's Emily Carr.

Science World, Vancouver Aquarium - big draws for Young or Old.

Bringing the kids? The mirrored dome with lights will surelycatch their attention but what's inside this fascinatingstructure will impress them (and you) even more! Interactive andastounding you'll be entertained and educated in this attractionoriginally built for Expo 86.

For a slower pace try the Vancouver Aquarium. Watch the Belugashow or visit the tropics for a memorable visit.

World Class Resorts, Hotels and Golf Courses

Not far from Vancouver is the world renowned Whistler VillageResort. Ideal for a luxury skiing vacation, it is also a popularsummer destination with biking trails, golfing, white waterrafting, ziplining and more for the truly adventurous.

Camping and RV parks are never far away or you can choose tostay in one of the highly rated hotels for a real pamperedtreat!

Vancouver is a culturally diverse city with many languages andethnic attractions. Although well known for rain, Vancouver'smild climate is ideal for the many gardens and parks that makeup the city. Full of complimentary opposites, Vancouver is aharmonious blend for enjoying the outdoors and city life in oneplace.

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