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Chinatown : Beyond the ornate Millennium Gate marking its entrance Vancouver's exotic and interesting Chinatown features modern building amid many older ones dating from victorian times. Signs at shops and restaurants are often written in Chinese characters particularly along East Pender Keefer and Main streets the main shopping areas. Local attractions include the pretty walled Dr. Sun Yat Sen Classical Chinese Garden modeled after a traditional garden from the Ming Dynasty. Also worth seeing is the Sam kee Building which at barely tw mesters wide claims to be the narrowest office building in the world. Every year Chinese New Year is celebrated with an excellent parade.
Canada Place: For many Vancouver visitors Canada Place is where a trip begins. The unsual roof creates the impression of a huge sailing vessel. The architecturally remarkable structure is part cruise ship terminal part convention center and hotel and part hub for sightseeing bus tours. At the end of the pier there are panoramic views and the FlyoverCanada attraction a fun flight simulator and Canadian geography lesson. Also nearby Waterfront Station is a major transit hub with ferries departing for the public market at Lonsdale Quay in North Vancouver. Address: 999 Canada Place Vancouver.

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Robson Street : Robson Street is best known for shopping. But international brand names aside it's also the setting for many inventive Vancouver happenings. The city's premier arts nstitution the Vancouver Art Gallery is on Robson and houses an exellent collection of paintings by Emily Carr(1871-1945) as well as visiting international exhibits. The gallery faces Robson Square an interesting public space designed by Arthur Erickson which includes a winter icc skating rink and law courts. Locations: Robson Street at Hornby Street.

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Science World : The futurisistic sphere like building of science World is home to a kid friendly exploration center that explains phenomena through hands on exhibits and demonstrations. Themes include water air motion and invention. There is a theater on site as well as a massive Imax screen. Visiting exhibits are often impressive and part of world tours. But back to the building which is an unmistakable waterfront landmark in Vancouver and was orginally built for Expo86 a World's fair.
Hours: Open daily 10am-6pm (until 9pm Thursday). Admission: Adults $25, students, seniors, and youth (13-18) $21, childreen (3-12) $17.75. Address: 1455 Quebec Street, Vancouver.

Famous tourist attractions in Vancouver (Canada)

Skybridge to Richmond : South of Vancouver Richmond is not scenic city at first glance. But the airport locale is packed with sightseeing attraions from a renowned Buddhist temple to the picturesque former fishing village of Steveston (filled with waterfront restaurants and restored old boatsheds). Located in the latter the Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site is one of the most historic settings in Richmond and it relays the history of the West Coast fishing industry. Many also visit Richmond simply to shop due to its large malls with imported Asian goods and vibrant night markets taking place on summer weekends.

Tips and Tours Visit to Vancouver: sightseeing; Vancouver s a big city and it can be somewhat confusing with the water and bridges. Agreat way to see the attractions and get acquainted with the layout of the city is on a Hop on Hop off Bus Tour or Hop on Hop off trolley Tour. The bus tour stops at 24 locations and trolley stops at 36 points of interest. Tickets are vaild for either one or two days for both of these tours.

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Whistler : Just a two hour drive from Vancouver is the famous ski resort and village of Whister. While Whistler has always been an important winter sports area it has also developed into a popular summer destination with golf mountain biking and a lively town atmosphere throughout the year. The village gained wide international attention in 2010 when it become one of the locations for the 2010 Winter Olympic Games. The area offers world class sking hotels and dining as well as all kinds of other outdoor recreational opportunities and beautiful mountain scenery.

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Old Montreal : The old section of Montreal lined with lovely old historic buildings welcomes visitors with great shopping and fine dining. Horse drawn carriages take visitors through the cobbled streets and past the open squares. While Montreal itself is a vibrant modern city Old Montreal down by the waterfront is where most tourists come to soak up the atmosphere. Some of the must see places in Old Montreal include Rue Bonsecours and the landmark Marche Bonsecours in the old town hall building the interior of the beautiful Nortre Dame Basilica the lively Place Jacques Cartier and the 1870s City Hall.

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Gros Morne National Park : Newfoundland's Gros Morne National Park is more remote than many of Canada's most popular national parks but worth the effort to discover this beautiful landscape of mountains and fjords. The park is a Unesco World Heritage Site featuring steep cliff walls waterfalls and interesting rock formations carved by the glacier fed waters. Most visitors take a boat tour to appreciate the scenery but there are also hiking trails and opportunities for kayaking. In winter the park recives for fewer visitors but is open for ski touring complete with backcountry ski huts.
Victoria's Inner Harbour : Few Canadian cities have done such a beautiful job of developing their waterfront area as Victoria ans its Inner Harbour.This is a great place for strolling relaxing shopping dining and watching street performers all against the backdrop of the harbor. The centerpiece f this area is the historic Empress Hotel one of the city's most lovely buildings. Over the years the Empress has welcomed kings and queens and today features a traditional high tea which is one of highlights for many visitors coming to Victoria. While the harbor area is popular year round it is particularly lively during the summer months.

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Calgary Stampede : This ten day affair is one of the most widely anticipated events in Western Canada with many locals and summer time travelers planning their holidays around the Calgary Stampede. For this week in July the city of Calgary turns into a true western town where people who might otherwise be wearing suits to work instead don jeans and cowboy boots. At the Stampede Grounds are daily rodeo events drawing participants from across North America thrill rides games food and the nightly Grandstand Show. Around town free Stampede Breakfasts are hosted by numerous establishments either at indoor or pancakes. Many big name country music performers also typically come to the city for this event.

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Ottawa : For a capital city Ottawa is small and friendly and nowhere near the size of counterparts Toronto and Montreal. The city is charming and bike friendly peaceful and civilised and a great base for exploring the Canadian wilderness on its doorstep in Ontario.
The Yukon : The north west corner of Canada is a sparse expanse of peaks wildlife and adventure. The Yukon is home to the highest mountain in Canada Mount Logan (5,959m) and is a treasure trove of pristine nature. Sports enthusiasts can paddle lakes and rivers in canoes and kayaks ride or walk trails ski and snowboard try ice climbing and dog sledding.