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- PORTS OF CALL: VANCOUVER, B.C.
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Often thought of as
Canada's most beautiful city, Vancouver is a thriving metropolis
that's fortunate enough to be surrounded by so much natural beauty.
With its numerous parks, beaches, gardens, museums, art galleries -
even the second-largest Chinatown in North America - Vancouver is
one of those rare places that actually lives up to its promise of
offering something for everyone. |
SIGHTSEEING AT STANLEY PARK
With its modern buildings juxtaposed against green, rolling hillsides, this
chic city is simply breathtaking, and no location offers a more spectacular
view of it all than Stanley Park. With a zoo, aquarium, totem poles and
honking geese, this slice of paradise is a must for every itinerary.
| A short walk from the park
will take you to Robson Street, which offers the best
window-shopping in town. Stores with European flavor share the
avenue with delicatessens and tea rooms that stand ready to serve
when you need to give your feet a rest. |
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OVERFLOWING WITH OPTIONS
As the architectural heart of the city, Robson Square features a central
plaza with a food fair and an old provincial courthouse, which now houses
the Vancouver Art Gallery. Be sure to stop at nearby 8 Pender St., which
bills itself as "the narrowest building in the world."
Other points of interest include the Museum of Anthropology, home to
numerous totem poles and other impressive sculptures by native Haida
artists; the Japanese-style Nitobe Memorial Garden; and the VanDusen
Botanical Garden, which boasts exotic plants and flowers from around the
globe.
EXPLORING THE NATURAL BEAUTY
With all of Vancouver's urban options, be sure to set aside time to explore
the natural beauty that surrounds the city. In addition to a Deluxe Grand
City Tour, Princess offers a nature tour of Capilano Canyon, where you'll
find the world's longest and highest suspension footbridge, which draws more
than half a million thrill-seekers each year. |
