"Vancouver - A Must See En Route to Alaska" Vancouver by maryellen50

Vancouver, with a metropolitan-area population of about 2 million, is booming. The mild climate, exquisite natural scenery, and relaxed, outdoor lifestyle is attracting new residents to British Columbia's business cente. Many people get their first glimpse of Vancouver when catching an Alaskan cruise & return at some point to spend more time here. This is probably the most gorgeous and breath-taking city in all of Canada and has that typical West Coast progressive mentality.

The Port of Vancouver is Canada's largest port, and the top North American port for foreign export tonnage.

Lion's Gate Bridge

The Lions Gate Bridge has become a landmark of Vancouver and the North Shore. Recent proposals to replace, widen or alter the bridge have met storms of protest. While many agreed that the ageing structure should be either replaced or upgraded, no consensus could be achieved. Some opposed the retention of existing causeway leading to the bridge through Stanley Park; others opposed replacing the entire bridge wanting to protect it as a historical landmark.

• Pros:Beautiful Scenery, Wonderful Climate
• Cons:Most expensive city in Canada but well worth the visit
• In a nutshell:A Must See for Anyone on Alaska Cruise