Vancouver

Vicky Dyer on 16 March 2022
Vancouver

Simply a city like no other, Vancouver effortlessly combines the excitement and energy of a modern city with the invigorating appeal of the great outdoors. From spring’s abundance of cherry blossoms and summer’s sparkling waterfront days, through to the city’s fall cultural festivals and the snowy winter wonderland on the mountain peaks, Vancouver offers its visitors year-round adventure.

• Vancouver is a cosmopolitan city surrounded by nature, providing easy access to both urban and nature activities. The city is surrounded by the Pacific Ocean with mountains in the city and situated in a temperate rainforest. • It is a year-round destination with four distinct seasons that each offer unique scenery, festivals and events as well as attractPasteions • Vancouver has a compact, walkable downtown core • The city is very bike friendly with designated bike lanes and a paved seawall path surrounding the waterfront • Multicultural city with a diverse culinary scene • Vancouver is a homeport for the Alaska Cruise with both one-way and return itineraries • Recommended length of stay is 3-4 nights