In August 2007, Vancouver BC was rated the most livable city in the world, for the fifth consecutive year, by the Economist magazine. In 2010, it will be the host for the Winter Olympic Games.

It's also a wonderful place for a vacation!

The city's location (between a mountain range and an inlet), and its usually mild climate, help to create a wide variety of exciting choices for outdoor activities, and vacations. It's a popular year-round tourist destination.

Of course, the best way to experience Vancouver is to visit and explore the city yourself!

On this site, you'll soon find useful information about popular Vancouver attractions and activities, like:

• Vancouver Science World
• The Capilano Suspension Bridge and award-winning Treetops adventure trails
• Exploring Stanley Park, and the Vancouver Aquarium
• Granville Island, and the Kids Market
• Grouse Mountain
• ...and much more!

Vancouver Insider Tips

I'll also give you practical insider tips and advice as a local who's lived and worked in Vancouver, as well as a visitor's perspective, because I've done all of them!

When I visited Vancouver BC as a tourist, it was the highlight of my solo backpacking travels around Europe and North America. I liked it so much, that a few years later, my husband and I immigrated to Canada. We chose Vancouver for our new home, and to raise our young family.

Although we moved to Calgary, Alberta and lived there for several years, we still preferred Vancouver and moved back again.

So I'll share with you practical tips about:

• How to find the best deals for your flights to Vancouver and hotels.
• Kid-tested and approved attractions to enjoy, for fun-filled family vacations.
• How to get the best exchange rates for your foreign currency.
• Special activities and events to include in your vacation plans.
• How to get around quickly and easily, using the transit system, like a local resident.
• Major construction projects in progress for the 2010 Winter Olympics to be aware of, which may cause long traffic delays, and disrupt your holiday.
• ... and other local insider tips!

Whether you'll be visiting for a few days, or a couple of weeks, Enjoy Vancouver BC will help you to find the information and resources you need, to plan and enjoy a memorable holiday in Vancouver!