Vancouver is the third-biggest city in Canada and the largest city in the western province of British Columbia. From the shopping delights of Robson Street to the lively energy of Granville Island Public Market, this city brings a unique European flair to Canada's western coast. Survey it all from atop the 553-foot Vancouver Lookout - which offers a 360-degree view or Gastown, Coal Harbour, North Vancouver, and the downtown Vancouver skyline. Vancouver's natural and urban highlights start in the West End. From Robson Street work your way through vibrant neighborhoods heading downtown. You'll pass Canada Place, with its white sail-like roof, built to celebrate Vancouver's centennial in 1986, en route to Stanley Park at the tip of the peninsula. The largest park in the city, mostly covered in dense forests, boasts a 14-mile seawall. You likely will not have time to walk it all, but you can discover the Lost Lagoon or tour the Vancouver Aquarium. The aquarium contains over 50,000 creatures, including octopuses, sea urchins, and rockfish. Capilano Suspension Bridge is another local landmark. The bridge became popular with thrill-seeking visitors, dubbed "Capilano Tramps", who "tramped" up the rough trail to Mackay's cabin. After his death, the hemp rope bridge he built across the canyon was replaced by wire cables. If open to the public, it's an exhilarating walk along cliff-hanging footpaths. An optional premium excursion covers Vancouver's most significant landmarks from the comfort of the motorcoach. Chinatown, the Gastown steam clock, Vancouver Public Library, Robson Street, and Stanley Park, among them. ...
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