About Vancouver

In the late 1800’s travelers made their way to Vancouver to begin their search for gold in the Fraser Canyon or to board a train on the recently built transcontinental railway, As one of Canada newer cities it has grown to become a jewel, consistently voted world wide favourite. Forestry, mining, the reward of fertile earth along river basin brought the economy to fruition - tourism, technology, universities and the abundance of outdoor sporting opportunity keep its population growing.

Some of the original establishments of the city remain today, making Vancouver one of the capitals of vintage businesses in Canada. Arts, music and a year round listing of festivals make Vancouver a culturally rich city. It has diversely interesting neighbourhoods to eat and shop in and heritage and cutting edge architecture to experience or live in. For the traveller, the modern city presents a user friendly and up to date infrastructure of transport and amenities.

The 2010 Olympics spurred Vancouver to become an ever more clean, green and mean machine. Experience the awe of a breaching orca whale, walk through the giants in the old growth forest, stroll along a beach in the brilliant glow of a sunset, shop some of the best historical businesses Canada has to offer. Be enchanted by one of the world’s most popular cities.