British ColumbiaBritish Columbia is the land of friendly people, magnificent nature, sea and mountain landscapes, islands and gardens |
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BarkervilleThe city of Barkerville appeared on the map in the times of «Gold Rush». Today it is one of the most interesting tourist sites of Canada |
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ChinatownVancouver's Chinatown is the second largest in North America. There are many small cafés, shops, national markets and the traditional Chinese garden |
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GastownGastown is one of the oldest districts of Vancouver, named in honor of Gassy Jack (1830 - 1875), who had managed to become a millionaire, having only one barrel of whiskey |
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LillooetCity of Lillooet is interesting by the museum dedicated to the days of the “Gold Rush” and the mini-prison of those times |
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VancouverVancouver is considered to be one of the most beautiful cities in the world: coniferous forests, snow peaks, fjords. Very often Hollywood movies are filmed here |
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VictoriaVictoria is considered to be the most «British» of Canadian cities thanks to a large number of Britons retired, moved here because of a very mild climate |
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Capilano Suspension BridgeThey usually start familiarity with Vancouver from the Capilano Suspension Bridge – the amazing panoramic view of the city and the beautiful forest is opened from here |
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Cariboo MountainsTourists come here to enjoy the scenery of glaciers, coniferous slopes and alpine meadows. The Cariboo Mountains park offers a variety of backcountry activities |
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Cariboo Mountains, mountaineeringIncredibly beautiful slopes, glaciers and alpine meadows of Cariboo Mountains annually attract thousands of mountaineering fans from all over the world |
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Garibaldi Provincial ParkThere are lush alpine meadows, dense forests, mountains, deserts, wild untouched nature in Garibaldi Provincial Park. Trips from several hours to several days are possible here |
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Granville IslandOn Granville Island there is the unique market where one can buy all sorts of delicious and fresh seafood |
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Hat Creek RanchHat Creek Ranch is the complex of historical buildings built in the times of fast development of cattle-breeding and agriculture. There are also a small archaeological museum |
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Hotel VancouverThe luxurious Hotel Vancouver is able to receive more than a thousand guests at the same time; there is an excellent service and many opportunities for sport and fitness |
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Kicking Horse RiverIt formerly was a waterfall on the Kicking Horse River, but water has worn out the rock and left a wonderful bridge 15 m length over the river. A great place for extreme rafting |
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Mount Robson Provincial ParkIn Mount Robson Provincial Park one can see glaciers, lakes, waterfalls, canyons and limestone caves. Fossils of ancient marine animals are often found here |
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Pacific Rim National Park ReservePacific Rim National Park Reserve attracts tourists by the opportunity to watch sea otters, eared seals and whales. It is a very picturesque place, where also a perfect fishing |
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Robson StreetRobson Street - the main shopping street of Vancouver, is always filled with people. There are over a hundred shops, large department stores, world-famous brands, restaurants |
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Stanley ParkStanley Park - a popular holiday destination of local residents and tourists. There are beautiful lakes and many wild birds and animals, including raccoons, squirrels, coyotes, geese |
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Vancouver IslandA large part of the Vancouver Island is mountainous and covered with pine forests. There are many rivers, lakes and waterfalls. Great opportunities for cycling, hiking, sailing, fishing |
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World Fireworks ChampionshipsWorld Fireworks Championships takes place in Vancouver every summer. The fireworks teams from various countries compete in music-pyrotechnic style, creating unique show |
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Yoho National ParkYoho National Park is the most beautiful alpine park of Canada. This is the land of turbulent rivers and waterfalls, glaciers and cliffs, emerald lakes and twisting mountain roads |