Vancouver, Canada
Businesslike Vancouver
Is the biggest city – and the brightest light – in British Columbia, and the larger Pacific Northwest region of North America. Diverse and multicultural, you’re more likely than not to bump into someone whose first language isn’t English, giving the city a global feel, despite its remote Canadian location. Bounded by water, forests and mountains, it’s a haven for the outward bound and the fresh-faced.
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Destination overview
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| Language: | English | |
| Currency: | Canadian Dollar | |
| Time zone: | GMT -7 hours (Summer GMT -8 hours) | |
| Flight Time: | 10 hours | |
| Holiday type: | Summer sun | |
| Weather: | Average maximum temperature: 13.6°C Rainfall: 1106.6mm a year |
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Must see:
Take off for destinations unknown at the HR MacMillan Space Centre, which, as well as an observatory and Star Theatre, boasts its own Virtual Voyages motion simulator.
Must eat at:
Vancouver’s burgeoning Chinese population has gifted the city more than its fair share of excellent Chinese restaurants, and Sun Sui Wah, at 3888 Main Street, is no exception. Expect truly excellent dim sums, among other treats.
Must be there for:
If you are wanting sunshine July through to September is the best time to visit.
Well-travelled tips:
- Start your journey to the wilderness in the centre of town. Stanley Park has miles of walking trails to get wonderfully lost in.
- There are over a dozen festivals to choose from throughout the year in Vancouver – from fireworks competitions to folk music... and everything in between.
Visa:
British citizens do not normally need a visa when travelling to Canada. As conditions apply, see website
