Vancouver's jewel is Lord Stanley's Park. Around the perimeter is the wide seawall walkway interspersed with beaches. A walk guarantees a reconnection with nature.

Fresh food, shopping and theatre attract locals and visitors alike across False Creek to Granville Island and its bustling public market.

Vancouver Art Gallery is a showcase of culture, history, and contemporary life. Dynamic traveling exhibits coexist with the permanent Emily Carr collection.

The Pacific Northwest has always been bountiful with all types of sea life. Come see these friendly sea monsters in environments that simulate their natural habitats. Children will never forget the dolphin's acrobatic leaps or the beluga's smile.

Adjacent to the downtown peninsula is Vanier Park. The Vancouver Museum and Maritime Museum share summertime space with Shakespeare in the Park and talented kite flyers.

A glittering geodesic dome at the end of False Creek is a place of wonderment for kids and adults. Meet some knowledgeable nerds, and find out how entertaining science can be under the dome. Don't forget to take in an Imax film.

Respectively, the home of the BC Lions Football club, and the Vancouver Canucks hockey team, the stadiums concentrate much of Vancouver's sports and concert energy in one downtown area. It can be an exciting place to be.

The Orpheum Theatre is a landmark of Granville street since its completion in 1921. Originally a vaudeville theatre, it was restored and reopened in 1977. It is now the home of the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra.

This 3000 seat theatre in the heart of downtown is the home of the Vancouver Opera and Ballet British Columbia. Built in 1959, the theatre plays host to a wide variety of events from pop concerts, to galas to awards shows.