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WE'RE WEST COAST Vancouver may be a sophisticated, metropolitan area, but the locals are friendly and laid-back, and love the beaches and mountains as much as the city scene – and visitors get the best of both worlds. WE'RE THE WORLD'S CITY Walking down the street, you'll hear a dozen different languages and a multitude of accents. You can also indulge in just about any type of ethnic food you desire – Japanese, Chinese, Italian, Greek, Indian, you name it! The same can be said for our worldwide offerings of dance, theatre and the arts. 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 fortunately situated cities. You'll be struck by the natural beauty visible even from the downtown core. WE'RE GREAT IN THE KITCHEN The fish is fresh, the inspiration is international and the style is West Coast. In 2014, Condé Nast Traveler's annual Readers' Choice Awards ranked Vancouver one of the world's best food cities. Even the bartenders in town use fresh, local ingredients to make the most inventive cocktails around. WE'RE ADVENTUROUS Whether taking floatplanes deep into the wilderness, hiking the nearby mountains, skiing, kayaking or fly-fishing, Vancouverites make the most of the spectacular natural beauty here – and you'll be just as enamoured with the endless outdoor opportunities that surround Vancouver. Five reasons Vancouver is the place to be Spectacular by Nature ™