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"A Local's Perspective" a Vancouver Travel Page by Carmanah

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Carmanah    
You only live once!


Real Name: Robyn
Lives In: Vancouver, CA
Member Since: Dec 22, 2000
VT Rank: 404

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A Local's Perspective

by Carmanah - last update: Dec 4, 2008

Vancouver in the summer
The Lion's Gate Bridge

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Location: 49° 16' North, 123° 04' West
Population: 578,041 (2006 Census)
Incorporated: April 6, 1886


Thanks for checking out my Vancouver page - the most informative VT page I have ever built! I'd like to think I can offer a unique perspective on Vancouver - a life long local's perspective. Not only of the city itself, but the atmosphere and attitudes you'll encounter. Sick and tired of typical touristy brochure shpeels of Vancouver as the place where you can ski and sail in one day? Do you want to know the real secrets, both pros and cons? Welcome to my page!
Downtown Vancouver
I will be adapting my Vancouver page to reflect life in Vancouver, not necessarily from the tourist's point of view, but definitely for the benefit of any visitor, whether they plan to vacation, study or work here. Since many generations of my family have called Greater Vancouver home, I feel a very strong bond with the city and the surrounding region, and this passion for my home inspires my writing. You'll notice that a lot of my writing will revolve around family traditions, anecdotes and experiences while growing up and living here.

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Pros:"The mountains at the foot of the city (skiing, hiking, etc). Beaches surrounding the city (swimming, boating, etc). Multicultural and liberal-minded. Diverse cuisine options. Warm, dry summers. Wet but mild (no snow!) winters. Very modern."
Cons:"The visible social problems involving panhandling, drug use, and high property theft. Archaic liquor laws. Limited and often underwhelming nightlife. Gentrification is removing the character in many neighbourhoods. Costly housing. Parking hell."
In A Nutshell:"A cosmopolitan city located in a beautiful geographical setting, blending Asian and European influences, unique to both Canada and the world."
Carmanah's Vancouver Travel Tips

OverviewThings to Do
Tips: 48 - Photos: 165
 
Restaurants
Tips: 73 - Photos: 18
Hotels & Accommodations
Tips: 2 - Photos: 7
 
Nightlife
Tips: 22 - Photos: 21
Off The Beaten Path
Tips: 19 - Photos: 34
 
Tourist Traps
Tips: 5 - Photos: 5
Warnings Or Dangers
Tips: 10 - Photos: 9
 
Transportation
Tips: 6 - Photos: 13
Local Customs
Tips: 12 - Photos: 6
 
Packing Lists
Tips: 7 - Photos: 2
Shopping
 
Sports Travel
Tips: 4 - Photos: 4
General Tips
Tips: 30 - Photos: 29

Carmanah's Vancouver Travelogues
Title [Click to view]Travel YearPictures
Summer in VancouverJune, 2003 17
Snow in JanuaryJanuary, 2002 15
An afternoon in the West EndJuly, 2005 9
YaletownMarch, 2005 8
VanDusen Botanical GardenMay, 2005 8

Comments for Carmanah about Vancouver
j-san Mon Sep 7, 2009 04:58 UTC
 Hi Robyn, I finally made it to Vancouver last week and loved it! We are going to come again this Thursday!! We are totally craazy about Granville Market since little Victoria doesn't have anything like that. Czeching out your page now...
StumpTim Tue Aug 18, 2009 01:13 UTC
 great pics of Vancouver and congrats for the VT Best designation - I love YVR and come as often as possible so how do you get more than 8 pics on a travel album?
t9mike Tue Aug 18, 2009 00:35 UTC
 Informative writeup. Thank you so much!
balhannah Thu Dec 18, 2008 02:24 UTC
 A pity we missed the VanDusen Botanical Garden, a problem of being a tourist, not enough time to see all that you want. We did see lots of nice gardens in BC though. Liked Vancouver, as cities go, I am from the country.
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