Vancouver By Sergey Kim

Vancouver (vænˈkuːvər) is a major city in western Canada, located in the Lower Mainland region of British Columbia. The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) research group of the British publication The Economist awarded Vancouver the title of "the best city in the world" three times.

More than 2.5 million people live in the Greater Vancouver agglomeration - this is the third largest agglomeration in Canada. Vancouver is the most ethnically and linguistically diverse city in the country, with 52% of its residents reporting a language other than English as their first language. The mild warm climate, the combination of high-mountain and coastal landscapes, transportation, comfortable living conditions attract an increasing flow of immigrants, primarily from Southeast Asia. There are significant Chinatowns in the city.

Vancouver's climate is temperate and warm. There is a lot of precipitation (except for the summer months). Winter is mild and rainy. The summer months are usually quite dry and warm, with moderate drought in July-August. The rest of the year, on the contrary, is rich in precipitation, especially the period from October to March.
In July and August, the maximum daily temperature averages 22°C, sometimes reaching up to 30°C. Temperatures in Vancouver drop below 0°C on average 46 days a year, and below -10°C on two days a year. On average, 4.5 days a year the temperature remains below zero Celsius and during the day.

The best places in Vancouver

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Capilano Suspension Bridge

The longest suspension bridge attracts the attention of not only tourists, but also local residents. The most reliable and durable, it stretches at a height of 70 meters above the Capilano River. The entrance is guarded by totems-pillars in the form of the mythical souls of the squamish tribe and various animals.

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Queen Elizabeth Park

On the territory of more than 50 hectares there are restaurants and cafes, tennis courts and a rose garden, a wedding pavilion and a golf course, a delightful winter garden created from more than 1500 plexiglass bubbles. When planning a trip to the national royal park, allocate at least one whole day for its inspection.

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Gastown

The history of this ancient city quarter began more than 150 years ago. Any tourist planning a visit to Canada and Vancouver should definitely walk along its ancient streets. You can visit the famous Chinatown, Maple Tree Square and the Anglican Church of Christ.

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Vancouver City Museum

It took over a hundred years to collect the collection of this Vancouver landmark. Buy a ticket and you can learn about the many achievements of world culture, the history of the city and its surroundings. There is also a planetarium and astronomical exposition of the Macmillan Space Center.

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Stanley Park

One of the features of this famous park is that it is the result of many years of evolution of urban and forest space. Many trees are over 200 years old. It has its own aquarium, playgrounds, lakes and beaches. For the convenience of walking, there are paths, paths and a beautiful promenade.

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Kitsilano beach

A key feature of the beach is the longest heated sea water swimming pool in the country (open only in summer). Within walking distance there are sports grounds, walking paths and small cafes. You can enjoy swimming in the perfectly clear sea or pool against the backdrop of mesmerizing mountain peaks.

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