City between the mountains and ocean

Vancouver is a city that is proud to show off it's natural beautiful. Being located right on the Pacific Coast, you'll be greeted by lovely serene sea views. Similarly, you'll also see the backdrop of the mountains, which are often snowcapped. Vancouver is a city that highlights a lot of its outdoorsy aspect. The vibrant city is also home to a large Asian population which features some of the best Asian food you'll find outside of Asia! Vancouver downtown houses much of its historic center, with the Gastown area beaming with heritage and history. The area is covered by cobblestones and one of the main highlights are the gas lamps still in use. Nearby you'll also find the city's original Chinatown. There are still many Chinese restaurants, as well as gates demarcating the area. However, most Asians now live in the Richmond area, making this district a shadow of its former self. Moving towards the shores, you'll find the famous Stanley Park. Spend a day admiring the lovely natural beautiful of the forests and the sea that borders it. Bring some good shoes as you'll be walking a lot! Further afield a trip to Granville Island (which is actually a peninsula) will bring you to a market area selling local produce. It's a great place to grab a bite to eat on a former industrial site. Overall, Vancouver is a beautiful city. It's rich mosaic of cultures makes it a city with many identities. While its natural beautiful is unparalleled. Keep in mind Vancouver is a very wet city so do expect a lot of precipitation especially in the winter, so the best time to visit is in summer. The city is also a great base to explore the even more hands on outdoors of British Columbia! #city #explore #travel #vancouver #canada