Why not rent a bike and go on an adventure while you’re in Vancouver? Vancouver is a cycle-friendly destination and has more than 300km/186mi of bike routes throughout the city. Since 1990, the city has constructed bikeways that connect to form an impressive cycling network. Routes wind through parks, in urban forests, and by ocean...Read More

The Olympic Flame or Olympic Torch is a symbol of the Olympic Games. Commemorating the theft of fire from the Greek god Zeus by Prometheus, its origins lie in ancient Greece, where a fire was kept burning throughout the celebration of the ancient Olympics. The fire was reintroduced at the 1928 Summer Olympics in Amsterdam,...Read More

When you’re visiting Vancouver for the 2010 Winter Olympics, why not pop over to the island and visit the spectacular capital of British Columbia? Whether you wander the vibrant gardens and parks, stroll the lively Harbour or break-water, visit the museums and stately homes, go to a spa or rest in the sun as you...Read More

1. Granville Island: Be sure to check out Granville Island when you come to Vancouver. Located at the edge of downtown Vancouver, Granville Island was once an industrial area but today is a popular destination for locals and tourists alike. Shop at the public market or one of the many artsy shops, enjoy performances outdoor...Read More

Vancouver is truly one of the world’s most beautiful and most perfect places to visit or live. It is a sophisticated, fun loving, outdoor living city with a vibrant, prosperous downtown core. Don’t miss the new harbourside Convention Centre, so green it has grass growing on the roof. From its windows, you can see Stanley...Read More