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Warmed by Pacific Ocean currents and protected by a range of mountains, Vancouver enjoys mild temperatures year-round. Vancouver is located on the mainland of North America, in the south west corner of British Columbia, which is the westernmost of Canada's ten provinces. Greater Vancouver is made up of 18 municipalities that occupy 2,930 square kilometers on and around the Fraser River delta. The population of Vancouver city is approximately 500,000 people made up of a wide ethnic range which lends Vancouver a finely blended cultural mix making for a fascinating city. As the gateway to British Columbia and with a fantastic mix of beaches, park and culture Vancouver is a great tourist destination

Things to do…..
Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden - As the first authentic classical Chinese garden ever built outside of China, it is a feast for the senses and the mind and is acclaimed for providing peace, tranquility and a harmonious delight for the nature lover, cultural tourist, and sight-seeing visitor

Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site - Built in 1894, the Cannery is a dynamic fishing museum offering visitors an entertaining West Coast experience!

Vancouver Art Gallery - The largest art gallery in western Canada presenting a full range of national and international art by groundbreaking contemporary artists

How to get there….
Vancouver International Airport, about 10km south of the city on Sea Island, is the largest airport on the Canadian west coast.With domestic and international terminals Vancouver handles over 15 million passenger a year and is the 2nd busiest in Canada.

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