Tourism Vancouver - Official Visitors' Guide

2014/2015

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12 welcome to vancouver Granville Island Photo: canadian tourism commission Chinatown each with its own character and community, vancouver's many distinct neighbourhoods invite visitors to soak in a wide variety of urban vibes with roots in many different cultures and ways of life. and with so many of vancouver's neighbourhoods located close to one another, it's easy to explore the different sides of this diverse city during your visit. Yaletown although evidence of Yaletown's warehouse era still lingers, the neighbourhood has transformed into a trendy district for al fresco dining and fine-art galleries. Gastown as vancouver's birthplace, Gastown sprang up in 1867 around John "Gassy Jack" Deighton's tavern. today, its cobblestone streets are lined with First nations galleries, trendy restaurants and stylish clothing and home decor boutiques. Robson Street a renowned destination for diehard shoppers, the blocks between Burrard and Jervis streets are lined with tempting storefronts proffering everything from couture footwear to candied apples. coffee shops, ethnic restaurants and sports grills also abound. Davie Village rainbow-coloured crosswalks and always- buzzing coffee shops and clubs make vancouver's lGBt quarter especially lively. this is a welcoming community where you can relax in a bookstore or dance the night away. Get to know Vancouver's unique neighbourhoods up close and personal welcome to the neighbourhood p12-13_Neighbourhoods.indd 12 14-04-16 10:10 AM

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