In August 2007, Vancouver BC was rated the most livable city in the world, for the fifth consecutive year, by the Economist magazine.

Vancouver is 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.

English Bay, Vancouver, Canada

Discover Vancouver

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

On this site, you'll 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 both 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 after I was married, my husband and I immigrated to Canada a few years later. 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.
• How to get the best exchange rates for your foreign currency.
• Kid-tested and approved Vancouver attractions to enjoy, for fun-filled family vacations.
• How to get around quickly and easily, using the transit system, like a local resident.
• Special activities and events to include in your vacation plans.
• ... and other local insider tips!

2010 Winter Olympic Games

In February 2010 Vancouver was the host city for the 2010 Winter Olympic Games and a few weeks later, also for the Paralymics, in March 2010. The Olympics was an amazing experience for locals and visitors! Here you'll learn more about the events and legacies of those Olympic Games. See the video below.

Enjoy Your Stay

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!