VANCOUVER

It is not surprising that Vancouver is ranked as one of the best places to live in the world. Whether strolling through lush forests or the sands of the Pacific Ocean beaches, or taking jumps with your snowboard off the snow-filled mountains, it is obvious that Vancouver is a year-round paradise for sports and outdoors-minded people. The city is clean and safe.

Vancouver also bursts with city life and cultural neighborhoods. In the heart of downtown is Robson Street - a designer shopper's dream for fashion and gourmet fare. Just west of Robson is Stanley Park, one of the largest city parks in North America with the Stanley Park Seawall and its fabulous views of the city and harbour. Vancouver is a collection of neighborhoods - from the unique shops and European bistros of trendy Yaletown to the outdoor cafes of laid-back Kitslano - where there are always places to go and things to do.

This city of two million people is Canada's western gateway to Far East Asia, Eurasia, New Zealand and Australia, and to the United States of America. It is also British Columbia's major education and service industry centre.

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