About Vancouver
Vancouver is a dynamic, multicultural city set in a spectacular natural environment. Voted the "Best City in the Americas", based on the categories of ambience, friendliness, culture and sites, restaurants, lodging, and shopping, no matter what time of the year you visit, there are indoor and outdoor activities to please everyone. This is just one of our city's many awards and accolades that clearly demonstrate the many reasons to visit Vancouver! As the proud host of the 2010 Olympic Winter Games, Vancouver looks to continue welcoming the world with its world-class attractions and amenities.
Social, Cultural and Natural Amenities
Vancouver is located in a spectacular Pacific Rim setting surrounded by mountains to the north and east, and the Pacific Ocean to the west. Beautiful scenery, panoramic vistas, natural wildlife both on land and at sea, and unrivalled parks and resort areas such as Stanley Park, Whistler, Vancouver Island and other nearby islands popular for eco-tourism, combine to create the ultimate mountain and nature getaway. Downtown Vancouver provides a pedestrian-friendly environment for visitors with a variety of shops, restaurants, museums and galleries to visit.
Climate
Vancouver is surrounded by water on three sides and overlooked by the Coast Range - mountains that rise abruptly to more than 1,500 m. Its climate is one of the mildest in Canada. Temperatures average 15-18°C (58-64°F) in September.
Getting to Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is the second largest international passenger gateway on the West Coast of North America, with easy access and direct flights connecting most Canadian, U.S. and major world cities.
