About Vancouver
Name of location: Vancouver Famous landmarks: Gastown Steam Clock, Canada Place, Robson Square, Queen Elizabeth Park Cuisines within a 20-minute walk: American, British, Chinese, European, French, Greek, Indian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mexican, Middle Eastern, Seafood, Spanish, Thai, Turkish, Vegetarian, Vegan Transport within a 10-minute walk: Buses and trains Top 5 reasons to choose this city: Surrounded by incredible nature and landscape, a thriving multicultural city including amazing restaurants with cuisines from all over the world. One of the most transit friendly cities in North America, a welcoming and safe city no matter your race, gender, or sexual orientation. An abundance of outdoor activities to do in summer (hiking, camping) & winter (skiing, snow-sports) What makes this city unique? Many beautiful parks and museums close to the school. The City of Vancouver is located on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territories of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations. Enjoy the stunning ocean and mountain views from beautiful beaches or from a world famous park right in the heart of a vibrant city
Alternative things to do: Visit Granville Island for local art and food. Explore Stanley Park by bike or on foot. Check out Gastown and the Steam Clock. Enjoy a beach day at English Bay or Kitsilano Beach City personality: Active nightlife, bike- friendly, coffee haven, creative, cultural, eco-friendly, friendly, hiking, iconic, natural landscape, picturesque, professional, snowboarding or skiing, sports scene, unique, vibrant, youthful Examples of nearby cities to visit: Seattle (Travel time: Up to 4 hours - Will depend on traffic and border conditions, price of round- trip ticket: $120, may need a US visa); Whistler (Travel time: 2 hours; price of roundtrip ticket: $70); Victoria (Travel time: 1.5 hours; price of roundtrip ticket: $30 for foot passenger)
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