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Vancouver, the largest city in the province of British Columbia, is located in one of the most beautiful areas of Canada.  It is surrounded on three sides by water - Burrard Inlet to the north, the Straight of Georgia separating Vancouver from Vancouver Island to the west, and the north arm of the Fraser River to the south. The view to the north is of the beautiful coastal mountains.  Vancouver is also one of the most visited cities in all of Canada. Being a tourist can be hard work. Where do you Stay? Where do you go? What do you see and do? City Choices has put it all together for you providing you with all the essential tourist information you will need about Vancouver onto one convenient site.  Whether you're here for a month, a week, or just a short getaway, they will help you plan the perfect stay.  Click on the night skyline of Vancouver to begin your trip.

Tourist Information
The Vancouver Tourist Information Center is located at 200 Burrard St., Vancouver, B.C. V6C 3L6 (tel. 604/683-2000).  Here you will find all of the information you need from booking accommodations to making suggestions for what to see and do.

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When to visit Vancouver
Trees such as the Western Red Cedar, of which there are plenty of in the area, need a lot of rain.  And, as Vancouver gets about 47 inches a year, this makes the trees happy, but can make being a tourist sometimes a bit wet.  If you are planning a visit to this area, be sure to bring your umbrella just as you would in Great Britain.

Most of this precipitation arrives in the wintertime, when with a 30-minute drive to the mountains you can trade the rain for snow. Skiing and snowboarding are popular from mid-December until the mountain snow pack melts in June. 

In mid-February, the winds slacken a bit and there is more sun.  I believe this may be one of the best times to visit.  Particularly as the blossoms on the cherry trees begin to show and by the beginning of March it seems every street is lined in pink.  Probably from April to mid-October is prime visiting time for tourists.

Vancouver enjoys moderately warm, sunny summers and mild, rainy winters. And, being above the 49th parallel, you get more sun per summer day than you would further south. There are 16 hours of daylight in mid-June, which means more hours at the beach, shopping, or in the mountains than in other parts of North America. Only 10% of the annual rainfall occurs during the summer months. The average annual rainfall in Vancouver is 46 inches.

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Attractions and Things to See and Do
Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden
IMAX Theatre at Canada Place
Science World and Omnimax Theatre
Vancouver Aquarium
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Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden - In the heart of bustling downtown Vancouver, The Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden offers a cultural experience like no other. It is a feast for the senses and the mind, acclaimed for providing peace, tranquility, and a delight for the nature lover, cultural tourist, philosopher, and sightseeing visitor. Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden, 578 Carrall Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6B 5K2 Canada. Main line: 604-662-3207. Fax line: 604-682-4008. General Email: sunyatsen@telus.net. Website: www.vancouverchinesegarden.com

IMAX Theatre at Canada Place
Treat your senses to the most powerful and involving movie experience yet created. Our academy award winning IMAX technology brings images to life like no other. Experience an arm chair adventure that will take your breath away...literally! The IMAX Theatre provides you with a larger-than-life escape putting you in the heart of the action! The IMAX Theatre is conveniently located at Canada Place. Tickets can be purchased online, by telephone (604.682.IMAX) or at our box office. We offer tradition IMAX films (45 minute to 1 hour documentaries) in both 2D and stunning IMAX 3D. We also show IMAX DMR remastered Hollywood blockbusters played in the most advanced film format in the world. Information: (604) 682-IMAX, 1-800-582-4629. Group Sales/Facility Rentals/Administration: (604) 682-2384 ext. 225 Fax: (604) 682-5955. For theatre tickets and information call: (604) 682-IMAX

Science World and Omnimax Theatre
Located just minutes from downtown is a whole world of wonder. Hands-on, interactive displays and the spectacular Omnimax films on one of the largest dome screens anywhere, make this a great place for children. It is filled with displays, exhibits and shows in the Science Theatre. The building was constructed for Expo ’86 and served as the Expo Centre. During the world’s fair, the pavilion housed the Futures Theatre. The film A Freedom to Move was featured in the OMNIMAX Theatre. The Science World ‘golf ball’ is actually a geodesic dome, the design of which was created by American inventor R. Buckminster Fuller (1895–1983). Fuller patented 28 inventions in his lifetime; perhaps the most famous is the geodesic dome which was patented on June 29, 1954. One of the most famous geodesic domes in the world was the American pavilion at Expo ’67 in Montreal. The original architect for the Science World dome was Bruno Freschi; the architect for the additions made to transform the Expo Centre into Science World was Boak Alexander.

In addition to the OMNIMAX Theatre and the Science Theatre, Science World is home to five permanent galleries: the Eureka! Gallery, the Sara Stern Search Gallery, the Kidspace Gallery, the Our World Gallery, and Illusions. It also boasts a feature gallery for special exhibitions, a Centre Stage for live science shows, a gift shop, Triple O's White Spot restaurant, and administration offices.

TELUS World of Science and Gift Shop Hours, Monday to Friday from 10 am to 6 pm. Weekends and holidays from 10 am to 6 pm. OMNIMAX Theatre Show times, as show times are subject to change—please see the OMNIMAX Theatre schedule for the latest updates. Science Theatre Show times, as show times are subject to change—please see the Science Theatre schedule for the latest updates. We are easily accessible from both Highway 99 (from Washington State) and the Trans-Canada Highway (from other parts of BC and Canada). We are five minutes from downtown Vancouver and are easily accessible via public transit as the Main Street/Science World SkyTrain Station is located just across the street from us. If you're spending the day on False Creek, you may want to visit us by ferry. Both the Aquabus and False Creek Ferries make stops next to Science World. Science World, TELUS World of Science, 1455 Quebec Street, Vancouver, BC, Canada V6A 3Z7. Show times and Information: 604-443-7443. Information Services/Administration: 604-443-7440. Fax: 604-443-7430. www.telusworldofscience.com/vancouver.

Vancouver Aquarium
The Vancouver Aquarium Marine Science Centre was formed initially as the Vancouver Public Aquarium Association in 1951. The Vancouver Aquarium, officially Canada's first public Aquarium, opened on June 15, 1956. The Vancouver Aquarium always has been a self-supporting, non-profit organization receiving no annual government operational funding. The Vancouver Aquarium Marine Science Centre is open 365 days of the year. Info Line: (604) 659-3474. Group Bookings: (604) 659-3552. Winter Hours: September 6, 2005 - June 23, 2006: 10:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Summer Hours: June 24, 2006 - September 4, 2006: 9:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. The quietest time to visit is before 11 a.m. or after 2:30 p.m. Vancouver Aquarium, 845 Avison Way, Vancouver, B.C. Canada, V6G 3E2. Phone: (604) 659-3474. Fax: (604) 659-3515. www.vanaqua.org.
Walking to the Aquarium: The Vancouver Aquarium is a 15 –20 minute walk from Downtown. Follow the green signs leading into Stanley Park on the North Side of Georgia Street.
Driving From Downtown Vancouver: Drive west on Georgia Street. Continue west past Denman Street. Proceed right into Stanley Park. Follow the signs directing you to the Vancouver Aquarium.
Translink Bus and Skytrain Routes: 1. Take the #19 Bus to Stanley Park, it runs along W. Pender.
2. Take the #135, running along West Hastings, to Burrard Street and connect to the #19 bus on W. Pender & Georgia. 3. Take the Skytrain to Burrard Station and connect to the #19 bus on W. Pender & Georgia.

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My preferred hotel chain is Marriott. I have stayed Residence Inns, which are prefect for longer stays with all the comforts of home; Spring Hill Suites, which I have found nice for longer stays as the have up to 25% more room than comparably priced rooms; Towne Place Suites, again when I want more room or am on a longer stay; Courtyard by Marriott, which has everything the business traveler needs, as well as families; Courtyard, Fairfield Inn, which I find spacious, comfortable and affordable. Another great idea is to stay at one of the JW Marriott Hotels & Resorts where you can enjoy a new dimension for your vacation or holiday. and Marriott Hotels and Resorts and have found them all to be of consistent quality and service. I have also stayed at some of their Vacation Club properties and have enjoyed each visit. AAA members can get discount rates at Marriott, as can Seniors. Click on Great Getaways for less at Marriott for special officers and great deals at Marriott hotels worldwide!

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King Pacific Lodge is a remote wilderness retreat, where the seasons, solitude and beauty effortlessly orchestrate pure contentment. There are 17 spacious rooms that feature a king-size bed with luxurious down duvets, a comfortable window-side seating area, and a slate-lined bathroom with a deep soaker-tub. It is wonderfully located in the shelter of Barnard Harbour on Princess Royal Island. King Pacific Lodge is quite simply the most luxurious wilderness lodge ever built. Designed for absolute comfort. Positioned to capture spectacular views of the landscape. You can choose between wilderness or ocean views. King Pacific Lodge, 255 West 1st Street, Suite 214, North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada V7M 3G8. Tel: 604.987.5452, Toll-free: 888.592.5464, Fax: 604.987.5472. Email: info@kingpacificlodge.com

Burnaby Cariboo RV Park - A deluxe RV park for sightseeing the Vancouver area. Over 200 full hook up sites. Indoor pool, Jacuzzi, fitness room. Located on the Skytrain public transit line (monorail) from which you can go right into the center of the city without using your car. Grayline tours pick up twice daily. Burnaby Cariboo RV park (BCRV), 8765 Cariboo Place, Burnaby, B.C.  V3N 4T2. Phone: 604.420.1722 or (in North America) 1.800.667.9901 or (toll free world wide) 0080040855470. www.bcrv.com.

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Burnaby Cariboo RV Park - A deluxe RV park for sightseeing the Vancouver area. Over 200 full hook up sites. Indoor pool, Jacuzzi, fitness room. Located on the Skytrain public transit line (monorail) from which you can go right into the center of the city without using your car. Grayline tours pick up twice daily. Burnaby Cariboo RV park (BCRV), 8765 Cariboo Place, Burnaby, B.C.  V3N 4T2. Phone: 604.420.1722 or (in North America) 1.800.667.9901 or (toll free world wide) 0080040855470. www.bcrv.com.

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Dining in Vancouver
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Shopping In Vancouver
Asia West
Granville Island
Main Street

Punjabi Market
Robson Street
 
South Granville
Water Street
 

Robson Street
It's been said that the corner of Robson and Burrard gets more foot traffic than any other corner in Canada. And, if you have ever been there on a busy shopping afternoon, you would agree.  It is a busy and colorful parade of people, many of whom are from Asia.  Perhaps that is why there are so many sushi bars and shops with Japanese signs.  While you are here, look for high-end fashions, with a focus on clothes for the younger set.

South Granville
The 10-block stretch of Granville Street from 6th Avenue up to 16th Avenue is where many of the local citizens of Vancouver come to shop. Particularly some of the older families with money!  Classic and expensive men's and women's clothiers, and house ware and furniture boutiques predominate this area in the heart of Vancouver's gallery row.

Water Street
Though a little too heavy on the knickknack shops, and popular with tourists, Water Street and Gastown are by no means tacky. Here you can find antique and cutting-edge furniture, galleries of art, and interesting retro shops.  Check it out.

Main Street
If you are into antiques, and lots of  them, then Main Street from about 19th to 27th is the place for you.  It is filled with antique shops. However, to see it all you will have to visit a lot of shops as the stores all seem to have picked out a particular niche of items, from art deco to country kitchen to fine Second Empire. It's a fun place to browse, and if your eyes start to glaze over at the thought of yet another divan, the area also has cafes, bookshops, and clothing stores.

Granville Island
A rehabilitated industrial site beneath the Granville Street Bridge, the Public Market is one of the best places to pick up salmon and other seafood you will ever find. It's also a great place to browse for arts, crafts and gifts. Everyone in the family will enjoy the Kid's Market, a kind of mini-mall for kids, complete with Lilliputian entranceway, toy and book stores, and play areas and services for the kids.

Asia West
This might just be the closest you will ever get to Hong Kong or Asia.  This  new commercial area on Richmond's no. 3 Road between Capstan and Alderbridge is like visiting the Orient. Stores in four new malls - the Yaohan Centre, President Plaza, Aberdeen Centre, and Parker Place - cater to Vancouver's newly arrived Asian community by bringing in goods direct from Asia. And, if you don't like the prices, don't be afraid to barter a bit.  You may be able to save as much as 50 to 75 percent!

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Tour Suggestions for Vancouver
Air Tours
Boat Tours
Bus Tours
Horse and Carriage Tours
Specialty Tours

Train Tours
Walking Tours
 

Boat Tours
Harbour Cruises, Harbour Ferries, no. 1, north foot of Denman Street (800/663-1500 or 604/688-7246; ), will take you on a 3-hour Sunset Dinner Cruise, including a catered gourmet meal and onboard entertainment; cost for adults/seniors/youth is C$59.95 (US$42); for children (2 to 11), $49.95 (US$35). Boarding begins at 6:30pm and the cruise leaves at 7pm, May to October. The 4-hour Indian Arm Luncheon Cruise includes a salmon lunch, with boarding at 10:30am and departure at 11am. Cost for adults/seniors is C$44.95 (US$32); children, $39.95 (US$28). A senior special of $39.95 (US$28) applies on Mondays and Tuesdays.

The company also conducts a 75-minute narrated Harbour Tour aboard the MPV Constitution, an authentic 19th-century sternwheeler with a smokestack. Tours depart at 11:30am, 1pm, and 2:30pm daily from mid-May to mid-September. Fares are C$18 (US$12) for adults, C$15 (US$10) for seniors and youth (12 to 17), C$6 (US$3.90) for children 5 to 11, free for children under 5. Boat/train day trips depart Wednesday to Sunday and holiday Mondays from May to September at 9am aboard the MV Britannia with a run up Howe Sound, and passengers return on the Royal Hudson Steam Train at about 4:40pm. Prices are C$72.50 (US$51) for adults, C$61.25 (US$43) for seniors and youths 12 to 17, and C$20 (US$14) for 5- to 11-year-olds.

From June to September, Paddlewheeler River Adventures, New Westminster Quay, New Westminster (604/609-4031), operates Fraser River tours from New Westminster aboard the 19th-century vessel SS Native. The company offers a 3-hour lunch cruise on Wednesdays. Ticket prices, which include a luncheon buffet, are C$37.95 (US$27) for adults, C$33.95 (US$24) for seniors/students, and C$11.95 (US$8.50) for children 6 to 12. On Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday at 10am, there's a 7-hour trip to historic Fort Langley along the mighty Fraser River. The fare is C$53.95 (US$39) for adults, C$48.95 (US$35) for seniors/students, and C$21.95 (US$15.50) for children 6 to 12, including lunch and live entertainment on board. Ask about one-way cruises to Fort Langley. English High Tea is served Wednesday and Friday, with staff dressed the part. Tea cruises depart at 3pm. Adult fare is C$29.95 (US$21), senior/student C$26.95 (US$19), and children 12 and under $15.95 (US$11). You can also book sunset dinner cruises, theme cruises, and event cruises year-round, including Christmas Carol and Santa cruises in December.

Experience one of the world's largest commercial ports on Burrard Water Taxi, 2255 Commissioner St. (604/293-1160). There are no scheduled tour times, so call ahead to book. The guides offer a fascinating insiders' view of the busy harbor. Hour-long tours are C$13 (US$9) per person; 2-hour tours are C$24 (US$17), based on 12 people per tour. When the boats aren't escorting visitors around the harbor, they're shuttling the captains and crews of the freighters anchored in the Burrard Inlet to and from their vessels.

Bus Tours
Gray Line of Vancouver,
255 E. First Ave. (604/879-3363), offers a wide array of tour options. The "Deluxe Grand City Tour" is a 3 1/2 -hour excursion through Stanley Park, Gastown, Chinatown, Canada Place, Queen Elizabeth Park, Robson Street, Shaughnessy, and English Bay Beach. Offered year-round, it costs C$42.80 (US$28) for adults, C$40.66 (US$26) for seniors, C$29.46 (US$19) for children. Departing at 9:15am and 2pm, the bus picks you up from downtown hotels approximately 30 minutes before departure. Other offerings include day, overnight, and multinight package tours of Vancouver, Victoria, and Whistler, plus helicopter tours and dinner cruises.

Vancouver Trolley Company, 4012 Myrtle St., Burnaby (604/451-5581), operates gas-powered trolleys along a route through downtown, Chinatown, the West End, and Stanley Park. Between 9am and 4pm, passengers can get on and off at any of the 16 stops, explore, and catch another scheduled trolley. On board, drivers provide detailed tour commentary. Tickets are C$22 (US$14) for adults, C$10 (US$7) for children 4 to 12.

West Coast City and Nature Sightseeing, 4012 Myrtle St., Burnaby (604/451-1600), offers seven different minicoach tours, including a Native Culture Tour for C$109 (US$78) adults that includes a feast house dinner celebration; Grouse Mountain/Capilano Suspension Bridge for C$62 (US$44) adults, less for seniors, students, and children; and Whistler/Shannon Falls for C$59 (US$43) adults, less for seniors, students, and children; as well as Vancouver City/Capilano Suspension Bridge C$46 (US$33) adults, less for seniors, students, and children. Minicoaches pick up passengers from downtown hotels, cruise ships, the airport, and the bus/railway station; phone for departure times. Charters and private tours are also available.

Horse and Carriage Tours
AAA Horse & Carriage Ltd., Stanley Park (604/681-5115), carries on a century-old tradition of horse-drawn carriage rides through Stanley Park. Tours depart every 20 or 30 minutes between May and October from the lower aquarium parking lot on Park Drive across from the Vancouver Rowing Club near the park entrance. Tours last an hour and cover portions of the park that even most locals have never seen. Rates are C$12 (US$8) for adults, C$9.50 (US$6.50) for seniors and students, C$7.25 (US$5) for children 6 to 12, C$36 (US$24) for families.

Walking Tours
Walkabout Historic Vancouver (604/439-0488) offers walking tours through Vancouver historic sites, complete with guide dressed as 19th-century school teacher. Tours depart daily at 9am, 12, and 3pm and the cost is C$15 (US$10.50) per person. Walking tours of Chinatown are available from the Chinese Cultural Centre (tel. 604/687-0729) for C$5 (US$3.50) adult, C$4 (US$2.80) senior, C$3 (US$2.10) students/children.

World in a City Tours (604/738-9223) offers cultural and historic walking tours of Vancouver's ethnic communities. The "India in Vancouver" costs C$70 (US$49) and takes about 4 hours. The "China in Vancouver" costs C$75 (US$52) and takes 5 hours. Tours include lunch and must be booked 48 hours in advance.

Air Tours
Baxter Aviation, Barbary Coast Marina, P.O. Box 1110, Nanaimo, B.C. V9R 6E7 ( 800/661-5599 or 604/683-6525), operates 11 daily floatplane flights from downtown Vancouver. The 30-minute "Vancouver Scenic" tour flies over Stanley Park and the Coast Mountains; the 5-hour "Whistler Mountain Resort" tour includes a 3-hour stopover. Fares range from C$72 (US$50) per person for 30 minutes to C$299 (US$214) per person for 5 hours, with a variety of mid-range tours in between. Other packages offer flights to Victoria, Johnstone Strait, glacial lakes, and prime fly-in fishing and whale-watching spots.

Harbour Air (604/688-1277) is on Coal Harbour just steps west of the Canada Place Pier. Look for the seaplanes arriving and departing. Thirty-minute seaplane flights over downtown Vancouver, Stanley Park, and the North Shore are C$76 (US$54) for children and adults, free for infants under 2. Many longer tours to alpine lakes and glaciers and nearby islands, as well as regularly scheduled flights to Victoria and Prince Rupert, are also available.

Vancouver Helicopter, 5455 D Airport Rd. S., Richmond (800/987-4354 or 604/270-1484), offers a variety of daily tours that depart from the Vancouver Harbour Heliport near Canada Place Pier. The "West Coast Spectacular" is a 20-minute tour of the city, Stanley Park, and North Shore mountains, for C$99 (US$71) per person. The 30-minute "Greater Vancouver Scenic Tour" costs C$149 (US$108) per person; and the "North Shore Discovery" tour lasts 45 minutes and costs C$199 (US$142) per person. Tours that depart from the Grouse Mountain summit take 25 to 50 minutes and cost C$50 to C$90 (US$38 to US$62) per person. The "Fly, Dine and Drive" package takes you by helicopter from downtown Vancouver to the top of Grouse Mountain for dinner, returning to the city by limousine; it costs C$250 (US$175) per person for a party of 2. Custom mountaintop "heli-picnics," heli-golfing packages, and trips to special destinations can also be arranged.

Train Tours
On the Pacific Starlight Dinner Train (800/363-3733 or 604/984-5500), a gourmet meal is served in the dome car on board a vintage locomotive as it travels from North Vancouver to Porteau Cove along the edge of Howe Sound. It costs C$84 (US$60) per person.

A 1939 Hudson steam engine chugs up through Howe Sound from North Vancouver to Squamish. The Royal Hudson Steam Train (tel. 604/521-0400) departs North Vancouver at 10am daily and costs C$47.50 (US$32).

Specialty Tours

Ford Phaeton Tours
Early Motion Tours,
1-1380 Thurlow St. (604/687-5088), offers private sightseeing tours around Vancouver aboard a restored 1930 Model A Ford Phaeton convertible that holds up to four passengers plus the driver. Reservations are required. Limousine rates apply, and include a souvenir Polaroid of you in the car. There is a 1-hour minimum. The office is open daily from 7:30am to 8pm.

X-Files Tour
X Tour
(604/609-2770) offers guided tours of X-Files shooting locations around Vancouver, along with other things guaranteed to delight an X-Files fan. Costs are from C$59 (US$40).

Ecotours
Lotus Land Tours,
2005-1251 Cardero St. (800/528-3531 or 604/684-4922), runs guided kayak tours on Indian Arm. Rockwood Adventures, 1330 Fulton Ave. (tel. 604/926-7705), has guided hikes of the North Shore rain forest, complete with a trained naturalist and a gourmet lunch. Tours cover Capilano Canyon, Bowen Island, or Lighthouse Park, and cost C$75 (US$53).

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City Choices  Being a tourist can be hard work. Where do you Stay? Where do you go? What do you see and do? City Choices has put it all together for you providing you with all the essential tourist information you will need about Vancouver onto one convenient site.  Whether you're here for a month, a week, or just a short getaway, they will help you plan the perfect stay.

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King Pacific Lodge is a remote wilderness retreat, where the seasons, solitude and beauty effortlessly orchestrate pure contentment. There are 17 spacious rooms that feature a king-size bed with luxurious down duvets, a comfortable window-side seating area, and a slate-lined bathroom with a deep soaker-tub. It is wonderfully located in the shelter of Barnard Harbour on Princess Royal Island. King Pacific Lodge is quite simply the most luxurious wilderness lodge ever built. Designed for absolute comfort. Positioned to capture spectacular views of the landscape. You can choose between wilderness or ocean views. King Pacific Lodge, 255 West 1st Street, Suite 214, North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada V7M 3G8. Tel: 604.987.5452, Toll-free: 888.592.5464, Fax: 604.987.5472. Email: info@kingpacificlodge.com.

HighStreet Corporate Rentals Ltd. is a virtual hotel company operating in the Vancouver, British Columbia area. We serve long-stay leisure and corporate travelers by providing the finest quality custom furnished housing services, we serve corporate travel buyers by delivering professional, cost-effective services and we serve real estate investors by delivering excellent care and control of their real estate assets. We've got Vancouver's finest furnished apartments for rent! You won't find quality apartments at these prices anywhere else in Vancouver, and our customer service ensures your satisfaction. Let us help you make your experience in Vancouver the best it can be.

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2007 Travel Alert - Passports Needed for Canada, Mexico, Bermuda and Caribbean. Effective January 8, 2007, all travelers (including United States citizens) will be required to carry current passports to enter or re-enter the U.S. Click here for the State Department Summary.  And, if you need a passport in a hurry, because you forgot to apply months ago when you should have and your trip is almost upon you, click on Passports In A Hurry!


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