When you come to Vancouver, of course, you have to experience various livable cultures in depth.
In fact, Vancouver is multifaceted and rich in food, architecture and art resources.
No matter what season you visit, Vancouver has different colors, such as red for Christmas, pink for cherry blossoms, orange for maple leaves and white for winter.
Flight:
It is very convenient to travel from China to Vancouver. There are direct flights to Guangzhou, Beijing and Shanghai. . If you fly from Beijing to Vancouver, just take a breath and you will understand why it is "the most livable city in the world".
Tip:
Canada is a country with the habit of tipping services. Restaurants, bars and hotels generally need to pay 15%-20% of the bill as a tip, the taxi tip is about 10%, and the porter tip is 1-2 Canadian dollars per piece of luggage.
Indulge in Vancouver, the most livable city in the world.
Vancouver is an immigrant city, where cuisines from all over the world meet and blend. It is no exaggeration to say that Vancouver has the best food in the world. There is a simple reason. In rich Canada, the best ingredients are given to the best chefs, and the best food in the world is naturally born.
Glanville Island Market | The most charming little place in Vancouver.
Walking into Vancouver's glanville Island Market, of course, the protagonists in the autumn market are all kinds of berries and mushrooms.
In addition to colorful ingredients, there are many small restaurants worth trying in this market.
The boss who sells pickles arranges his works in a row like a scientist in the laboratory. Ham shop is the most popular sausage and ham shop in Vancouver. It seems that everyone is very busy and it is a lively scene.
This is really the most charming little place in Vancouver.
Ride a bike in Stanley Park in Vancouver and wash your lungs with North American air.
On the north side of the park is Vancouver's landmark building, with a total length of1517m.
On the British beach at the southern end of the park, I watched the sunset slowly sink into the sea, and the afterglow of the sunset covered the sea.
It will be super lucky to meet the Canyon Lantern Festival in the park. The ancient forest is illuminated by dazzling lights, and the colors are beautiful.
After entering the park, everyone will get a walking map of the park, which can be punched and stamped in the corresponding position. After collecting 6 stamps, they will get the honorary certificate of "I succeeded" ~
In the underwater world, the fish tanks of different fish restore their growing environment according to their different growing environments.
In the outdoor animal contact area of the aquarium, you can get in close contact with dolphins, sea lions and seals and feed the lovely sea otters ~ you can watch African penguins at Penguin Point and northern sea lions at Steller Bay.
There is also a small part of the aquarium that is a tropical rain forest, where you can see little monkeys and parrots. The newly-built 4D cinema introduces the knowledge of marine animals to everyone through display, explanation and teaching.
In Gastown, the most special is the shops on both sides of the road. Including all kinds of cafes, souvenir shops, restaurants or department stores, it is not a problem to visit here for a day!
Vancouver's famous Bloedel Conservatory, located at the top of Elizabeth queens park, is a famous offshore greenhouse plant and flower and bird garden.
The garden is famous for its classic arched glass roof, more than 100 different kinds of birds and more than 500 kinds of tropical flowers that open all year round. It is the shooting place of many movies! This is definitely a romantic dating place.
There is also the largest cherry tree in Vancouver: the statue of the cherry tree.
Playing in Vancouver, Vancouver's winter is also very exciting! Whether it's Christmas, Lantern Festival or ski resorts around Vancouver, you have every reason to travel to Vancouver this winter!
Christmas diversity experience
When snowflakes are flying over Vancouver, Stanley Park is still beautiful even if it can't stay on the branches for long.
For those who like to run in the morning, an 8.8-kilometer seawall is essential. Vancouver Aquarium, founded in 1956, is one of the must-see places in Stanley Park.
Among these trees that are racing against time, top exploration is one of the activities that must be experienced. Walking around Douglas Cedar, who is over 300 years old in 1, you can feel this primitive temperate rainforest from the perspective of squirrels.
Walk through the wooden suspension bridge with a length of 140m and a height of 70m, and experience every second of the rapids in the canyon. The cliff step is 265,438+05 meters long, along the granite cliff of Kaplan Capilano Canyon, on the cantilever platform and stairs, reaching the height of 30 floors above Kaplan Capilano River.
250,000 flashlights will outline the suspension bridge and the surrounding forest. Wonderful live performances and music performances, band members dressed in traditional costumes singing beautiful Christmas songs, Vancouver is very warm in winter.
In winter, the beautiful Van Dusen Botanical Garden always welcomes visitors from all over the world with a grand Christmas light show. Gorgeous lighting, elaborate lighting modeling and light dancing interacting with music add a strong festive atmosphere to Christmas.
In addition to Santa Claus, there are two Christmas elf shops in the park; The dreamy lights and the natural sound of the choir by Livingstone Lake will make people linger. Hot chocolate, doughnuts and pizza all make people's appetite greatly increase in the festive atmosphere.
At the "Lantern Festival" in Van Dusen Botanical Garden, the dazzling light show created a fairy tale world. The reflective light show in Santa's living room and the lake will make everyone's eyes full of stars.
Vancouver in winter, although there are no elegant cherry blossoms in spring, also lost the gorgeous background of autumn red leaves. However, the word "snow" makes the city boil instantly in the cold winter.
Whether you have experienced skiing or not, when you come to Vancouver, you will invariably walk into the ski resort and can't wait to get in touch with the soft snow.
The following are some major resorts and ski resorts in Vancouver. Whether you are a beginner or a skier, Vancouver always has a ski resort suitable for you ~
It takes only 30 minutes from downtown Vancouver to Cypress Mountain, the venue for freestyle skiing and snowboarding in the 20 10 Winter Olympics, so it is also one of Vancouver's favorite ski resorts.
There are more than 50 snow trails in Baishu Mountain. 50 trails can make you enjoy skiing to the maximum extent. Not only that, the advantage of being close to the urban area allows you to stand on the top of the mountain and have a panoramic view of the bustling Vancouver and Haowan.
As one of the largest cross-country areas in North America, cross-country ski trails are a major feature of Mount Cypress. 19 km cross-country ski trail (7.5 km of which can also be used at night) has made many skiers full of praise.
Whether you are a master skier or skiing for the first time, you can find your favorite ski trails here.
If you want to learn the most practical skiing skills, there is also a highly respected ski school in Baishu Mountain.
From 1.5 hours of basic skills introduction to excellent courses for skiers of different levels, you can find advanced courses suitable for you here as long as you are over six years old.
Even with children, you don't have to regret missing interesting snow sports. There is also a snow tube park in Baishu Mountain.
Here, you can not only let your children experience the fun of sliding in the snow, but also release the pressure of the city. All you need to do is sit quietly and enjoy the journey.
Mount grouse, known as "Vancouver Peak", is only 15 minutes' drive from the city center, so it is easy to get there by bus.
There are 26 ski runs here, among which "The Cut" is also praised as the world's top 100 ski run by CNN Travel.
However, the rare 65,438+04 night light snow trail in North America is most praised by skiers. If you want to see the night view of Vancouver, don't miss the grouse mountain ski resort at night.
In winter, the grouse mountain is covered with silver, and the convenient aerial cable car can not only reach the top of the mountain, but also make you enjoy Vancouver's intoxicating winter easily.
Gliding on the towering Douglas fir, the 8-minute journey makes every second precious and thrilling!
There are six terrain parks in grouse mountain, which attract countless snowboarders to punch in.
Whether you are a beginner in freestyle snowboarding or a master skier, you can find a park venue that suits your level or can be advanced quickly here.
Even if it's not for skiing, grouse mountain is worth visiting. Take my beloved Ta for a walk on the charming light path here, and stroll in the Blue grouse Lake between fir and spruce, with soft snow at the foot, bright lighting devices around, and magnificent mountains as the background. The romantic atmosphere is vividly rendered at this moment.
In addition, you can experience a month-long Christmas carnival when you come to grouse mountain in winter. The beautiful scenery and lively atmosphere here will definitely make you spend the most unforgettable Christmas.
Seymour Mountain Ski Resort is located in Seymour Provincial Park. The unique topography and landforms make the annual average snowfall here exceed 1 000 cm. The beauty of the forest echoes with the terrain park, making it one of the most authentic ski resorts in the eyes of local people.
Snowshoeing hiking is one of the most famous projects in Seymour Mountain. Under the guidance of professional commentators, you will climb the Seymour Mountain hiking trail, which is more than 10 kilometers long, and freely explore the oldest forest area in the west coast mountains.
The snow scene wrapped in white adds a bit of charm to the ancient forest area. Walking in it is like walking in the ice and snow, expecting a "frozen" of your own.
"Creating a friendly family atmosphere" is the management concept of Seymour Mountain Ski Resort. Therefore, there is the first snow slot speed skating park specially established for children in western Canada. Children can enjoy the excitement of speed even if they can't ski.
Choose a weekend, take your family to Seymour Mountain to start a leisure trip, give yourself to this snowy world and enjoy the rest of your time!
Vancouver Hotel recommends:
Live in characteristic hotel and see the most beautiful scenery of the city and nature.
Vancouver's accommodation facilities are also perfect and diverse, and different styles of hotels have attracted countless tourists.
The magnificent Vancouver Hotel is located on the street opposite the Vancouver Art Museum, only 5 minutes' walk from Robinson Street shopping area and 5 minutes' drive from Stanley Park with Vancouver Aquarium and beach.
Entering the hotel will give you a luxurious experience. The room is mainly decorated in light blue, ivory and brown, with a spa bathroom and heated floor.
The room service in the hotel is also first-class, and the intimate waiter will bring water and snacks at night. You can also enjoy baked goods, special sandwiches and customized coffee at Bell Coffee Shop.
Live in characteristic hotel and see the most beautiful scenery of the city and nature.
Visiting Vancouver is great all year round!