Vancouver, Coast & Mountains

False Creek in Vancouver, Tourism BC/JF Bergeron photo
False Creek in Vancouver, Tourism BC/JF Bergeron photo

Mountains, oceans, lakes, rivers and beaches – this region boasts them in breathtaking abundance and beauty. The spectacular setting provides the venue for a vast array of outdoor adventures, such as biking, hiking, camping, kayaking, sailing, golfing, skiing and snowboarding. Don't miss the West Coast Special: ski in the morning, sail in the afternoon!

Always a favoured destination for sophisticated travellers, the climate in Vancouver is mild and temperate, but the region's mountains are equally renowned for their epic snowfalls. So much so, the region hosted the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.

Venues for the Games stretched from the cosmopolitan streets of Metro Vancouver to Whistler, a world-class ski resort. Hosting the Games is an honour that recognizes not just the physical capacity of the region to host them, but the international status of the city and its sophisticated amenities. Fine dining, sophisticated shopping, museums, art galleries and parks abound delight visitors of all ages and interests.

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Things To Do

Some popular things to see and do:

Popular Areas

    Metro Vancouver

    Metro Vancouver, comprised of 12 towns and cities, is a modern, multicultural metropolis that showcases tastes, cultures, art and influences from around the world.

    Mighty Fraser Country

    Snow-capped mountains tower over prosperous farm communities that dot a landscape rich with Aboriginal and heritage pioneer sites, celebrating those who first discovered this country’s natural abundance.

    North Shore Mountains

    Vancouver's North Shore Mountains. The birthplace of free-riding also has excellent hiking, skiing and snowboarding opportunities.

    Sea to Sky Country

    On a clear day, the drive along the Sea to Sky Highway from Vancouver to Pemberton, passing through Squamish and Whistler, offers spectacular ocean and mountain views.

    Sunshine Coast

    Only an hour from Vancouver and accessible only by ferry, the Sunshine Coast area includes communities such as Gibson, Roberts Creek, Sechelt, Halfmoon Bay, Secret Cove and Egmont.

 

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