Vancouver Travel Guide

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With 22 foot high ceilings, two separate areas and three bars to choose from Aubar offers it's visitiors a multitude of experiences. The club is now well known across Canada and has even become a frequent stop for Hollywood stars. Ryan Phillipe, Cuba Gooding Jr., Heather Graham, Obie Trice, Chris Klein, Carmen Electra and Gary Buse are just a few of the names on the list. The custom furniture, elegant candle light tables and a creative arrangement of intimate seating, allows guests to feel comfortable and relax in style.

Hotels VanDusen Botanical Garden Vancouver
The VanDusen Botanical Garden in Vancouver takes its name from the local philanthropist Whitford Julian Van Dusen. It is located in the Shaughnessy neighbourhood of the city and covers an area of 55 acres. It first opened to the public on 30 August 1975. The park is managed by the Vancouver Park Board who charge an admission fee to enter it. Facilities within the park include a restaurant, a book shop and a seed library. Throughout the park there are good quality footpaths that are lined with carved totem poles and the vast number of plants on display includes a large collection of Rhododendrons. Admission prices and opening times can be found on the website.

Hotels Vancouver Aquarium Vancouver
The Vancouver Aquarium is located within Stanley Park where it occupies a 2.1 acre site (9,000 m²). Its history dates back to 1956 and it is now run by a non profit making organisation. Today the aquarium is a major tourist attraction in the city but also serves as a marine research centre and also as a part of a conservation program that helps release animals back into their natural habitat. The main aquarium contains 166 different displays and in addition to this there are numerous themed galleries. These galleries are regionalised and include Artic Canada, the Wild Coast, Pacific Canada and Treasures of the British Columbia Coast. In addition to this there are also galleries from further a field including the tropic Zone and Amazon rainforest. Examples of animals that can be found in the aquarium include dolphins and beluga whales. This attraction is accessible for disabled visitors and a limited number of wheelchairs are available for loan on a first come first served basis. Facilities include toilets, a café and a gift shop. Opening hours and admission prices can be found on the website.

Hotels The Rocky Mountaineer Vancouver
The Rocky Mountaineer Train is a luxury train tour through the Rocky Mountains, from Vancouver to Kamloops. There are two classes of travel: Red Leaf and Gold Leaf; Gold Leaf has a separate dining room downstairs in each carriage and higher quality restaurant style food, with an upstairs seating area and glass roof viewing gallery. Overnight accommodation is provided in hotels at Kamloops.

Hotels Olympic Winter Games 2010 Vancouver
Vom 12. bis 28.Februar 2010 finden die XXI Olympischen Winterspiele in Vancouver/Kanada statt. 17 Tage werden ca. 5000 Sportler, aus rund 80 verschiedenen Ländern, um Bronze, Silber und Gold kämpfen. Der Großteil aller Sportwettkämpfe wird in Vancouver und Whistler ausgetragen.

Hotels Gastown Vancouver
Gastown is the historical district of Vancouver. This is where the famous Steam Clock is located. Tourists flock to the many souvenir shops in this area. It is also a popular place for nightlife with many unique restaurants and clubs. Several festivals are held in Gastown and it is also known for its art and culture. Waterfront station in Gastown is the main transportation hub in the downtown area with bus, skytrain, Canada line, and seabus connections to other Vancouver areas.