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Vancouver City Guide
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The city of Vancouver is the largest city in British Colombia, Canada. This is located
by the Pacific coast and surrounded by the water and mountain range. This is one
of the beautiful cities in the world and of cause one of the best cities to live in. There
are more than 2 million people live in greater Vancouver area.
The city of Vancouver has mild climate and rains lot in winter period. Temperatures rarely
goes down below the freezing point. Best Time to visit to Vancouver is between May and
September when the city get much sunshine at that period.
Vancouver is multi cultural city. There are many events spread through out the year.
What ever the period you visit, there are many activities for the whole family. In general
visitors can do sailing, skiing, cycling, hiking or play golf. Don't for get to enjoy the hot
night life over there. During the winter season plenty of activities taken place in nearby Grouse Mountain.
This city is the hosting place for year 2010 Olympic Winter games. There are many
gardens, parks and attractions to visit. You can visit many popular fish restaurants in
Steveston Village. China town, Granville island & Stanly Park among the interesting places to visit.
Stanley Park is Canada's largest city park with largely spread forest
and lakes. Vancouver Aquarium is a world class aquarium for viewing and researching the marine life.
Don't forget to visit the 138 meters long Capilano Suspension Bridge, across the Capilano river.
The main Vancouver Information Center is located at Plaza Level, Waterfront Centre, 200 Burrard
Street. You can contact them by calling 604 683 2000. Vancouver airport also has an information
counter also. Our Vancouver city guide is still growing and we are regularly adding more and more
content about this great city.
Languages: mainly English & French. Most of the people speaks English as their first or
second language. Chinese, German, Italian and Spanish also active language over there
among the specific communities.
Time Zone: GMT - 8
Driving Side: Right hand
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