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.
Kitsilano Beatch: The sandy shoreline of Kitsilano Beach defines the laid back fun loving Vancouver lifestyle. It's a place locals hang out with friends or take a dip in the outdoor heated seawater swimming pool and visitors come to admire the mountain backdrop. views from Kitsilano over the city center are wonderful. In addition to the beach and oceanfront the area has a number of cafes and walking trails and a vibrant shopping strip lies a few blocks south on West Fourth Avenue. Address: 2305 Cornwall Ave, Vancouver.
Grouse Mountain: In bouth winter and summer Grouse Mountain offers an unmatched panorama in clear weather. That's especially so in the evenings when the city lights are on. A ndola operates daily running from street level to the summit where dining activities and wildlife await mountaintop explorers year round. Especially for families Grouse Mountain is a winter wonderland offering outdoor skating snowshoeing sking and snowarding. In summer Grouse Mountain is a hiker's paradise with trails including the famed Grouse Grind affectionately called Mother Nature's Stairmaster. Hours: Daily 9am-10pm, Admission: Adults $42, Seniors $38, youth (13-18) $24, children (5-12) $14, Address: 6400 Nancy Greene Way, North Vancouver.