VANCOUVER & VANCOUVER ISLAND HOLIDAYS IN 2016/17

The original name of the city when first established in 1867 was Gastown incorporating a mill and a tavern. Since then however, the city has become one of the major cities in the world and is regularly high on the list of the most desirable places to live. Vancouver is famous for its impressive skyline and is now known for its stunning architecturally significant buildings as well as numerous cultural attractions that will fascinate and excite in equal measure.

There are numerous cultural hotspots including Chinatown – the largest in North America outside of San Francisco – Little Italy, Japantown and the Punjabi Market, which ensure there is never a dull moment while out and about in the city.

However, the city’s green space is also impressive. Designated as a National Historic Site of Canada, Stanley Park is one of the largest urban spaces in North America and is a wonderful escape from the sprawl of downtown Vancouver. Surrounded by the waters of Vancouver Harbour and English Bay, the park features numerous sights for you to enjoy, from hiking and biking trails, to dense forest that you can explore thoroughly while enjoying the sights out over across the city.

Catching the ferry a little further west where Vancouver Island lays enables you to experience Canada at its finest. A laid back, colonial-inspired atmosphere awaits you, as well as stunning scenery and delightful towns such as the island’s major town of Victoria. Charming streets, cafés and parks such as the world-renowned Butchart Botanical Gardens make this place the ideal spot for relaxation and enhance the experience of visiting this part of Canada.