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"The Jewel of the West Coast" 
Vancouver is noted for it's mild climate and spectacular scenery. Its location between the Coast Mountains and the Pacific Ocean makes it an ideal home for the outdoors lover. Even in the heart of the city, you're never far from the water or the tranquil setting of Stanley Park. Vancouver also boasts a diverse and dynamic culture. It's noted for it's museums and year round sporting and cultural events. The city was named after Capt. George Vancouver in 1886. Vancouver has grown to a population of over 554,000 with the Greater Vancouver region at nearly 2 million people. Despite being Canada's third largest city, it still enjoys a laid-back pace of life. Vancouver has an endless supply of things to see and do. You can hike, ski, snowboard, fish, golf, jog, rollerblade or go boating all on  the same day if you like. Whether it's bird watching or people watching, Vancouver is the place to do it all.
Sporting Events From Indy car racing to beach volleyball to pro football, basketball and, of course, hockey, Vancouver keeps even the most discerning sports fan entertained. The local fans possess a passion for their local teams, which adds to the excitement of any game in town. General Motors Place, affectionately known as The Garage, is the newest addition to Vancouver's "happening" sports scene and home to the Canucks and Grizzlies. Shopping New York has Fifth Avenue. Paris has the Champs d'Elysses. Vancouver has Robson Street, Granville Street, Gastown, Yaletown and Commercial Drive. Vancouverites can shop with the best of them. Whether you're searching for designer labels or kitschy retro furniture; ceramic mugs or Cartier jewelry; hand-blown glass sculptures, salt water taffy, Italian shoes or organic green tea-  Vancouver has it all.
Performing Arts Vancouverites love to have fun and enjoy life. Having an exciting variety of annual festivals and celebrations, as well as a dazzling line-up of performing arts and sports events, makes it very easy to keep those smiles on our faces. It doesn't matter if you're not a lover of opera or you don't "get" modern dance. There's a whole lot more than that going on in this city. Sight Seeing The Vancouver area is surrounded by some of the most stunning natural beauty in the world. Mountains. Ocean. Rainforest. Grasslands. Beaches. Coastline. Islands. This is a city like no other. A place to be explored. And there are many ways to go about it. By coach or minibus, horse-drawn carriage or helicopter, bicycle or on foot, alone or with a local guide . . . So, what are you waiting for? Get out there and see the sights! 
Outdoor Adventure Outside is where you will find the heart and soul of the West Coast. Breathtaking scenery. Untouched wilderness. Wide open spaces. Fresh air and crystal water. You've just entered paradise. World class skiing at Whistler/Blackcomb is only 2 hours away. Go Salmon fishing after work! Practice your swing at the many fine golf courses situated in the Vancouver area. The possibilities are endless! Now, all you have to do is simply don your in-line skates, hop on your bike, grab your windsurfer, and take advantage of a golden opportunity. 
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