Vancouver is an exciting and lively city, boasting an impressive number of activities and attractions. Shopping, dining out, playing outdoors, entertainment, and sight-seeing opportunities are accessible upon your arrival.

Canada Place
Located at the water's edge, situated between Stanley Park and Gastown, Canada Place is the home of the Vancouver Convention & Exhibition Centre, the Pan Pacific Hotel, Vancouver's World Trade Centre, and an IMAX 3D theatre. Visit www.canadaplace.ca

Capilano Suspension Bridge
Located in North Vancouver, the Capilano Suspension Bridge is Vancouver's oldest tourist attraction, originally built in 1889. The suspension bridges through the evergreens give you a view from above the forest floor. Guided nature tours, the Kids' Rainforest Explorer program and First Nations carving demonstrations enhance this unique rainforest encounter. Visit www.capbridge.com for details.

Gastown
The Vancouver district known as Gastown, situated at the northeast corner of the downtown area, is considered to be the birthplace of this city. As well as being an important tourist attraction with many retail and hospitality outlets, Gastown is home to many local businesses in the fields of entertainment, media, achitecture and consulting. Visit www.gastown.org

Granville Island
Just on the edge of Downtown, Granville Island is an urban oasis containing a public market, an art school, shops, restaurants, theatres, galleries, a hotel, and a great deal more. Visit www.granvilleisland.bc.ca for details

Grouse Mountain
Just a 25 minute drive from Downtown, Grouse Mountain presides majestically over North Vancouver. You can join fellow hikers on the Grouse Grind, a hike up the face of the mountain, or ride the gondola up to the peak of the mountain where you can enjoy a magnificent view of the city, visit the conservation centre where you can see grizzly bears and grey wolves, and watch a lumberjack show! Visit www.grousemountain.com for information.

Robson Street
Robson is Vancouver's most famous shopping street set in the heart of downtown Vancouver. Here you will find a commercial mecca which includes premier fashions stores, fine dining, services and all the amenities a tourist or local might need. Visit www.robsonstreet.ca/ for details.

South Granville
Since 1907 South Granville has evolved into one of Vancouver’s most prestigious shopping districts. Eleven stylish blocks of exclusive shops, world class dining, classic and contemporary theatre, some of the West Coast’s best art galleries, some of Vancouver’s finest antiques and jewelry stores and a collection of the most exclusive furniture and lifestyle stores in the Lower Mainland. Visit www.southgranville.org for details.

Vancouver Aquarium
Located in Stanley Park, the Vancouver Aquarium is the largest aquarium in Canada. The aquarium staff members are specifically trained to introduce you to the lives of all the animals and provide answers to all the questions that come from visiting this wonderful world of water. Visit www.vanaqua.org/home/ for information on events, schedules, and admission rates.

Vancouver Art Gallery
Take time to visit the Vancouver Art Gallery when in Downtown Vancouver. Located on West Georgia Street, the gallery allows you to escape into a world of artistic expression. View exhibits from local and international artists. Visit www.vanartgallery.bc.ca/ for information.

The Village at Park Royal
Located over the Lions Gate Bridge in beautiful West Vancouver, the relaxed open-aired atmosphere of the Village provides the perfect setting for top-name shops, delightful outdoor cafes, and a wonderful array of dining options. Visit www.shopparkroyal.com/thevillage/index.php for details.

Whistler
Home of the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics, Whistler is located approximately 2.5-3 hours from Vancouver. The recreational opportunities in Whistler are endless. Take time to mountain bike, river raft, zip-trek, ski at the glaciers, and explore the Whistler Village while visiting this Olympic venue. Please visit www.whistlerblackcomb.com/index.htm for more information.

Yaletown
Vancouver's newest urban neighbourhood, a trendy renovated warehouse district, is just an easy walk from the centre of downtown. Yaletown's converted heritage buildings are home to fashion and design shops, as well as cutting edge restaurants and bars. Old loading docks act as giant sidewalks and create a unique setting for strolling, shopping, or lounging at one of the many outdoor patios. Visit www.yaletowninfo.com for details.

For further information on tourism and sites of attraction, please visit www.tourismvancouver.com