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Vancouver and Attractions

Vancouver is consistently ranked as one of the most beautiful cities in the world. It is a city of stunning natural beauty nestled between the snow capped Coastal Mountains and the blue waters of the Pacific Ocean, as well as being a cosmopolitan city, bustling with activity.

To enhance your stay, Vancouver presents a dazzling array of attractions to entertain, excite and inform visitors. Bring a camera to capture the breathtaking panoramic views while walking along the Seawall, relaxing in Stanley Park, or taking a boat ride to Granville Island. Imagine going sailing, playing a round of golf on an internationally renowned golf course and a sunset dinner with a view of the majestic mountains at Whistler/Blackcomb Resort - all in the same day! Families will find exceptional facilities that their children will thoroughly enjoy.

For more information on Vancouver, please contact: www.tourismvancouver.org

For more information on Vancouver Restaurants, please see: www.where2eat.ca

 

VANCOUVER EVENTS during the SYMPOSIUM

Scotiabank Vancouver Half-Marathon & 5K– June 25, 2006
The Scotiabank Vancouver Half-Marathon and 5k Run / Walk is "Canada's easiest scenic Half-Marathon—running past beaches, mountains in the background and finishing in Stanley Park—a net drop of 250 feet." Please visit the website for more information http://www.canadarunningseries.com/svhm/.

TD Canada Trust Vancouver International Jazz Festival - June 23 to July 2, 2006
Full Jazz Festival information will be announced and on sale April 27, please visit the website for more information http://www.coastaljazz.ca/index.cfm?page_id=3.


British Columbia

Before or after the Symposium, explore some of the many possibilities for adventure around Greater Vancouver and British Columbia. Here is a sampling of ideas to whet your appetite:

  • Greater Vancouver has over 45 golf courses
  • From May until early October, cruise ships depart Vancouver for Alaska on a daily basis
  • Whistler has been voted the “Number One Ski Resort in North America,” seven years in a row – Whistler has been awarded the 2010 Winter Olympics
  • A passenger train runs from Vancouver to Banff and Jasper, which are both in Alberta, winding its way across the high interior plateau of British Columbia toward the majestic Canadian Rockies

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