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An awardwinning destination We think Vancouver is a pretty spectacular city, but you don't have to take our word for it • #1 Convention City in North America for International Associations – International Congress and Convention Association (2011, 2010, 2008, 2006) • World's Best Convention Centre – International Association of Congress Centres (2008, 2002) • YVR #1 Airport in North America – Skytrax World Airport Awards (2013, 2012, 2011, 2010) • #1 Best Countries to do Business – Forbes Magazine (2011) • World's Most Reputable City – Reputation Institute, City RepTrak (2012) • Best City in Canada – Condé Nast Traveller (2012) • Canada's Top 3 Convention & Visitor Bureaus – Meetings + Incentive Travel (2012) • Top City in Canada – Travel + Leisure Magazine (2012) • Best Destination in Canada – Trip Advisor Traveller's Choice Awards (2012) • World's Best Weekend Escape – Outside Magazine (2012) • Canada's Best Destination – Travel Weekly (2002-2012) • Canada's Most Walkable City – Up! Magazine (2010) • One of the World's Most Liveable Cities – Economist Intelligence Unit (2011) • Top 10 Best Restaurant Cities in the World – Food & Wine Magazine (2008) • Top 10 of the World's Ultimate Sports Cities – sportbusiness Group (2010) • North America's Leading Sport Tourism Organization – World Travel Awards (2012) • Top 10 Beach Cities in the World – National Geographic Traveler (2012) Photo: Destination British Columbia