About Vancouver

There’s a lot more to Vancouver than first-class cosmetic dentistry services. While you’re visiting Vancouver, be sure to enjoy some of the marvelous attractions the city has to offer.

The third largest city in Canada, Vancouver is a cosmopolitan area with a host of spectacular sights and amenities. It offers breathtaking mountain views, exhilarating outdoor adventures, fabulous shopping, fine dining and much more. Vancouver is a very safe, vibrant and people-friendly city. It’s also a very multicultural one, boasting more than 70 different cultures.

Vancouver is well known for its appealing attributes. In 2005, it was voted the world’s best place to live by the London-based Economist Intelligence Unit. Vancouver was also named the "Best City in the Americas" for 2004, 2005 and 2006 by Condé Nast Traveler magazine. In addition, it was selected to host the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.   

Not only is Vancouver a great place to live, but it’s also a fantastic place to visit. And with all the attractions Vancouver has to offer, it’s no wonder why! The following links are just some of the pleasures you can experience while visiting our dynamic city.

Interesting and Unforgettable Attractions

• IMAX Theatre at Canada Place- IMAX blends larger-than-life images with amazing sound quality to create the ultimate motion-picture film experience. www.imax.com/vancouver
• VanDusen Botanical Garden – This 55-acre botanical garden is a living museum of plant collections from around the world, and it’s beautiful all year long. It’s also home to 65 species of birds. www.vandusengarden.org
• Vancouver Maritime Museum – This unique museum presents the rich maritime traditions of the Pacific Coast. Young visitors will especially enjoy the Alcan Children’s Maritime Discovery Centre.  www.vancouvermaritimemuseum.com
• Capilano Suspension Bridge – Just minutes from downtown, this Capilano Suspension Bridge hangs 450 feet (135m) across and 230 feet (70m) above Capilano River and leads visitors across treetops of magnificent Douglas firs to a series of seven other elevated suspension bridges. www.capbridge.com
• Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden –This is the first authentic classical Chinese garden ever constructed outside of China, and it’s a soothing delight for the senses and the mind. www.vancouverchinesegarden.com

Must-See Attractions

• Granville Island Market – Nestled in the heart of downtown Vancouver, Granville Island Market is a popular spot for locals and visitors. This colorful public market has just about everything: fresh produce, outdoor cafes, art studios, museums and lots of fun.  http://www.granvilleisland.com/en/public_market  
• Stanley Park – This historic, 1,000-acre oasis is the city’s first public park, and it should definitely be on your to-do-list. Park attractions include colorful totem poles at Brockton Point, the majestic Lion Gate’s Bridge, the bizarre Hollow Tree and the 50-foot-tall Siwash Rock. http://www.city.vancouver.bc.ca/Parks/parks/stanley/  
• Vancouver Lookout at Harbour Centre – Vancouver Lookout is often recommended as the first stop for visitors. It offers an incredible 360-degree view of Vancouver and the majestic North Shore Mountains. www.vancouverlookout.com
• H.R. MacMillan Space Centre – Where else can you travel through space and explore the universe? The H.R. MacMillan Space Centre lets you do all this and more through exciting hands-on simulators, activities and exhibits.  www.spacecentre.ca   
• Vancouver Aquarium – The aquarium offers a close-up view of more than 70,000 animals, including beluga whales, Steller sea lions, dolphins and seals. There are also dolphin and whale shows, sea otter feeds, and shark dives, as well as special exhibits. www.vanaqua.org
• Vancouver Museum – The Vancouver Museum provides intriguing exhibits and information about the city’s rich culture and heritage. www.vanmuseum.bc.ca

Fun Attractions for the Entire Family

• Giggle Dam Dinner Theatre - The Giggle Dam is an entire entertainment and dining experience for the whole family. This outrageous dinner adventure features a four-course meal and an evening of music and laughter. www.giggledam.com
• Playland @ the PNE - Playland offers more than 35 thrilling rides, novel attractions and fun midway games. It also features Kids Playce, a special area filled with soft-play activities and rides for children aged 2-8. www.pne.ca
• Telus World of Science – This innovative attraction presents science and technology in a fun, interactive way. It was voted "Best Place to Take Kids When It's Raining" in Vancouver Courier's Stars of Vancouver 2007. http://www.scienceworld.ca/  

Fine and Casual Dining in Vancouver

• Search for Restaurants – From casual and family dining to haute cuisine, Vancouver has plenty of restaurants to suit your fancy. Use this handy search tool to quickly locate restaurants by category or keyword. http://www.tourismvancouver.com/visitors/dining/
• Read Restaurant Reviews – Get the inside scoop on local restaurants from Vancouver Magazine, including free reviews of more than 500 restaurants in Greater Vancouver, Vancouver Island, Whistler and the Okanagan. http://www.vancouvermagazine.com/restaurants/reviews.shtml

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