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SPECTACULAR BY NATURE Five reasons Vancouver is the place to be 1 2 We're West Coast The Vancouver Sun, one of the prominent newspapers in town, has a slogan, "Seriously West Coast" – it's spot on. Vancouver is a sophisticated, metropolitan area, but its residents are friendly, laid-back and love the beaches and mountains as much as the magnificent city skylines. This means travellers get the best of both worlds when they visit Vancouver. We're the world's city Vancouver long ago cemented its status as a diverse city, and thanks to the 2010 Winter Olympic Games, now the world knows our little secret. Vancouver isn't just diverse – it's a spectacular, international, cosmopolitan city. In fact, walking down the street, there's a good chance visitors will hear a dozen different languages and a multitude of accents. They can also indulge in just about any type of ethnic food they desire – Japanese, Italian, Greek, Indian, you name it! And the same can be said for our worldwide offerings of dance, theatre and the arts. 3 We're in the perfect spot At the foot of the dazzling Coast Mountains and surrounded by glimmering waterways, Vancouver is one of the world's most fortunate cities when it comes to setting. Visitors are struck by the natural beauty visible even from the downtown core. Lush rainforests, wide harbours, emerald inlets and the Pacific Ocean are all part of the striking landscape that makes Vancouver a standout location for lovers of both urban and natural riches. 4 5 We're great in the kitchen The fish is fresh, the inspiration is international and the style is West Coast. Combine those factors with an eye toward local ingredients, and travellers can choose from some of the tastiest menus in the world. Food & Wine magazine has named Vancouver one of the "Top 10 Best Restaurant Cities in the World." Even the bartenders in town use fresh, local ingredients to make the most inventive cocktails around. We're adventurous Whether taking float planes deep into the wilderness, hiking the nearby mountains, skiing, kayaking or fly fishing, Vancouverites love to enjoy the spectacular natural beauty of the area – and your clients will be just as enamoured with the endless outdoor opportunities that surround Vancouver in every direction.