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counting down our picks for the top 10
reasons to visit vancouver in 2021.
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for this list we'll be looking at the
most compelling arguments and selling
points
as to why this canadian city should be a
top priority on your travel bucket list
for 2021
number 10 climate it begins with a visit
but after experiencing vancouver
firsthand travelers often find
themselves
fantasizing about permanently relocating
to this coastal city
there's a lot to like about vancouver
but the weather is undeniably one of its
biggest and most
obvious selling points its marine west
coast climate makes it so that vancouver
is generally
never too hot or too cold the
temperature just tends to hang out in a
perfectly comfortable middle zone
its mild winters only involve about nine
days of snow per year
and summers are gorgeous without ever
becoming stifling
people are sometimes scared off by
vancouver's rainy reputation
true the city does get rain over 160
days a year but the rainfall here fades
into the background
most so-called rainy days involve short
but intense showers
light drizzles or more of a gentle
misting
number nine the locals how does one
describe the demographics of vancouver
the first and most accurate word that
comes to mind is diverse
among canada's fastest growing cities
vancouver is constantly attracting new
residents both from across the country
and abroad the city has large immigrant
populations from hong kong
japan korea india and other asian
nations
these communities have brought their own
traditions and cuisines with them
and this international cultural mosaic
is a big part of the city's identity and
appeal
vancouver is also a notably progressive
and forward-thinking city that supports
its queer community
when you visit vancouver with an open
mind and spirit you're always made to
feel welcome
no wonder so many people wind up
choosing to call it home
number eight cultural attractions if
you're the sort of traveler who
gravitates towards museums
landmarks and cultural institutions your
travel itinerary is sure to be a busy
one when visiting vancouver
you may even find yourself planning a
return trip to squeeze in the activities
you didn't learn about until you arrived
the vancouver art gallery has an
ever-changing lineup of fascinating
exhibits
as well as a permanent collection
highlighting canadian artists
music lovers will want to take in
performances at the queen elizabeth
theatre
the commodore ballroom or the orpheum if
you've got a thirst for knowledge a trip
to the city's world-renowned museum of
anthropology
never fails to fascinate or educate
science world makes for a great
family-friendly outing
as does flyover canada which is a
simulator that takes you on a
high-flying trip across the country
the vancouver lookout is another must
visit
number 7. summer festivals the months of
june
through august tend to be relatively dry
in vancouver
but rain or shine the streets are always
crowded with people enjoying some sort
of event
vancouverite's love an excuse to
congregate spring through fall the
city's calendar is jam-packed with
festivals
with the highest concentration of
high-profile events taking place
in summer if you're a fan of spectacle
plan your trip to coincide with the
city's celebration of light
this multi-day fireworks competition
sees three rotating countries go head to
head to show off their very best
displays in mid-july jericho beach park
plays host to tens of thousands of
people congregating for the vancouver
folk music festival
between the jazz festival breakout
festival music fest and other such
events
pretty much every genre of music gets
its moment to shine
from the catalano street party to the
bard on the beach shakespeare festival
there's really a festival for everyone
number six the parks one of the great
things about vancouver is the ample
opportunity for outdoor activities
we'll be talking at length about the
natural spaces surrounding the city a
little later
but even if you're short on time and
want to stay within the city limits
there's still a lot of greenery to be
enjoyed
stanley park encompasses over a thousand
acres of land bordered by coast on one
side and downtown vancouver on the other
it boasts nature trails biking paths a
beach and
stunning coastal views you can even play
golf or take a horse-drawn carriage ride
if you feel so inclined
queen elizabeth park though much more
modest in size
allows you to get an elevated view of
the city from a top little mountain
with snow-capped mountains behind it
vancouver certainly shines
bright from this vantage point queen
elizabeth park is also home to the
blowdell floral conservatory
quarry gardens an arboretum and the
painters corner
number 5 chinatown more than arguably
any other community
chinese immigrants have played a major
role in shaping vancouver into the
incredible city that it is today
while chinese canadian influence can be
felt all throughout the city and in all
aspects of business
and culture vancouver's chinatown is the
very
heart of the city's chinese culture
widely considered to be among the
largest and most impressive china towns
in north america
if not the world it's home to countless
shops and restaurants
the architecture makes it a must visit
for photographers
the highlight of chinatown however is
arguably dr
sun yatsen classical chinese garden this
scholar's garden was built in 1986
and was the first of its kind outside of
china open to the public
it's an oasis of calm and natural beauty
in the busy city
number four shopping even if you think
shopping is not a priority while
traveling we suspect you'll find
something you like when visiting
vancouver
being a multicultural trendy and
youthful city vancouver covers the
spectrum
from high-end fashion and cosmetics to
budget-friendly tourist shops and major
brand outlets
whether you're a vinyl lover vintage toy
collector
beauty blogger sneakerhead art
aficionado or just in need of a new pair
of sunglasses
there is a vancouver neighborhood street
or store that's got just what you need
even if you turn your nose up to all of
the above we doubt you'll be able to
deny the appeal of vancouver's
many markets even if only for the
experience
everyone loves the granville island
public market the richmond night market
is a great place to people watch or grab
a bite
while the vancouver flea market at 703
terminal avenue is a treasure trove of
hidden gems
number three the culinary scene foodies
vancouver needs to be at the top of your
bucket list
if you're looking for the very best of
various asian cuisines in canada
and arguably north america this is the
place
one could easily spend an entire trip
eating exclusively in chinatown
no matter how you approach the edible
odyssey that's vancouver's food scene
you're likely to overeat every day and
still go home with a long list of places
you need to try on your next visit
the aforementioned richmond night market
open during summers only
is a great place to sample numerous
small dishes from a variety of cuisines
the city's food truck game is most
definitely on point
disco cheetah holi masala kafka's coffee
and mom's grilled cheese are just a few
of the dozens of local favorites
whatever your budget or mood this city
makes it easy to eat well
bento box is a kino izakaya ramen for
marutama
campechano at chancho tortilla there are
a lot of dishes to get through
number two it's a city surrounded by
nature
you want to travel to a modern vibrant
city that makes an impression
your partner however wants to go hiking
sit by the ocean and take some deep
refreshing breaths of mountain air
there aren't many places that can bridge
the gap between the two distinct visions
but vancouver does it the city is
blessed with beautiful untarnished
natural spaces on most sides locals
aren't shy about their love of the ocean
and the north shore mountains provide
ample opportunity for outdoor activities
if you're traveling in winter you're
close to a number of stellar skiing and
snowboarding options
including seymour and grouse even the
world famous whistler resort is only
about two hours away
making it a doable day trip or overnight
excursion
hikers are sure to fall in love with the
trails around garibaldi lake
quarry cove and west vancouver's twin
peaks known as the lions
number one the neighborhoods while we've
endeavored to give you a highlights reel
of everything that vancouver has to
offer
there's really no way to do the city
justice in so little time
we talked about diversity near the
beginning of our video and we end on a
similar note
vancouver is simply too diverse nuanced
and multifaceted to be understood at a
glance or from an aerial perspective
this is a city that needs to be explored
on foot to be fully
appreciated we've already talked about
chinatown
but that's just one of the many unique
neighborhoods that make up the city
you could explore gas town the city's
historic district
if you want to settle down on a patio to
enjoy dinner and drinks in the evening
yale town is the place to do it the west
end which encompasses davey village
shows its lgbtq plus pride with rainbow
crosswalks and one of canada's
largest parades from the trendy
industrial spaces of strathcona
to the art hub that is south granville
vancouver is a city made up of many
smaller communities
each with something special to offer
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