"Vancouver" Vancouver by paradisedreamer

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At one stage we intended on immigrating to Canada and that was the main reason for going to Vancouver. We changed our mind for other reasons but I am so glad that we had the opportunity to go. Vancouver is a fantastic city with everything. A great city, good beaches, skiing, mountains, lots of parks and beautiful scenery. It truly is a city with everything. The people are extremely friendly and there are a wide range of nationalities making it very cosmopolitan. British Columbia is beautiful and the countryside is fantastic. I would love to go back to explore the northern part more. We spent about a week in Vancouver and at the last minute decided to drive to Banff and Jasper. We also had a few days in Whistler. We probably went at the worst time of year – November, but it was lovely, it was cold but we had blue skies and minimal rain. Coming from the southern hemisphere it is nice to see so much snow. We also got in contact with a cousin of my husbands who lives near Vancouver so it was nice to meet her and her family. Co-incidentally her newborn daughter has the same name as our daughter!

I would go back in a heartbeat and if I won the lottery I would buy myself a log cabin in Whistler and spend Christmases there. I can’t think of a better place.

Pros and Cons
  • Pros:Clean, great scenery, lots to do, friendly and helpful people
  • Cons:ummmmm??? None
  • In a nutshell:One of the worlds best cities
  • Last visit to Vancouver: Nov 2001
  • Intro Updated Aug 24, 2003
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  • Webboy's Profile Photo
    Feb 20, 2004 at 12:07 PM

    WOW! We are going to Vancouver as part of our cross canada trip in July 2004. Now i really can't wait!

  • Wolverine_13's Profile Photo
    Feb 7, 2004 at 6:49 AM

    I love Jericho Beach!!! Great page!

  • Jyrki's Profile Photo
    Sep 12, 2003 at 10:46 AM

    So glad you like vancouver so much an Whisltler too...we are spoiled out here! If your numbers ever do come up...get out here! Did you know that the steamclock plays the first 3 nots of Oh!Canada when it rings? as for the girls...it's all in fun!

  • nigelw6443's Profile Photo
    Aug 25, 2003 at 2:51 AM

    Like your Vancouver pages. I will be there again next spring. Have a look at my Vancouver pages if you get time. Thannks..

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