Vancouver, Coast & Mountains
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 – Cycle , hike , camp , kayak , sail , golf , ski and snowboard . 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 has been chosen by the International Olympic Committee for the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games .
Venues for the Games will stretch from the cosmopolitan streets of Metro Vancouver to Whistler Village , a world-class ski resort. Awarding 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 , galleries , parks and entertainment options abound - waiting to delight visitors of all ages and interests.
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Explore the Region
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.
North Shore Mountains
Vancouver's North Shore Mountains. The birthplace of free-riding also has excellent hiking, skiing and snowboarding opportunities.
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.
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.