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Vancouver Travel Guide & Map

What to expect in Vancouver

Backed by the rugged peaks of the Coast Range and ringed by the blue Pacific, Vancouver enjoys a natural setting that few cities can match. For year after year, it’s been rated the "most liveable city in the world".

Vancouver Map

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When to visit Vancouver

When to go to Vancouver?
Vancouver’s climate is pleasant and sunny with no great extremes - though evenings can be cool (even chilly) all year round. There are light snowfalls in winter, and skiing on the nearby mountains. Peak season is June to September. March is the wettest month; January and February can also be damp.

Are we there yet? Vancouver Flight times
From Sydney : around 14 hours.
From Melbourne : around 21 hours.
From Brisbane : around 18.5 hours.

Must-see sights

  • Stanley Park, with its totem poles and 400 magnificent hectares
  • Gastown, the city’s historic quarter; shopping, cafés and more.
  • Chinatown - it’s North America’s second-largest
  • Granville Island’s market, marinas, restaurants, performing arts and galleries
  • The chic shops of Robson Street
  • Grouse Mountain (skiing in winter, views year-round; cable car to the summit)
  • Capilano Canyon
  • Canada Place
  • BC Place, and the world’s largest air-supported dome

Insider Tips

Catch one a BC Ferry to Victoria on Vancouver Island or one of the Gulf Islands for a great day out - plus excellent views of the city and its surroundings.Travelling with children? Take them to Science World.Stanley Park is huge: the seawall is a good place to start exploring - but there’s a free shuttle that circles around the park.The world’s first steam clock gives quarter-hourly performances in GastownSteveston, a historic fishing village south of the city, is well worth a visit; take the boardwalk by the Fraser River to find a great eatery or café.The city is hosting the Winter Olympics in 2010; so expect to encounter some work in progress!

Vancouver Weather

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