Canada Travel Photo Gallery

Vancouver British Columbia

Vancouver is also called the Pearl of the Pacific. Many believe it is the most beautiful city in the world. Vancouver built between the shore of the pacific and the mountain ranges are a very special place to be in. The skyline, the extensive parks and the architecture convey a joyous quality of life.

The main attractions of Vancouver are found in the city centre and are easily reached on foot. The older suburbs around Granville Island like Gastown, Chinatown and the artist quarter are fascinating for any visitor.

View from False Creek to Yaletown. Today modern high rise flats replace the old warehouses. Yaletown was developed into a trendy suburb with boutiques, shops, restaurants and living quarters.

Ships are waiting on the west coast of Vancouver just outside of the English Bay Beach. The promenade along the English Bay Beach is a favorite spot for joggers, bicyclers and sun bathers. The sunset along this wide curving bay on the west coast is something to savour.

The British Columbia Place Stadium by False Creek is situated between the formerly EXPO site and the Robson Street. The roof of the stadium has a Teflon canvas roof which is kept in place by atmospheric pressure. The BC Place Stadium is the home ground of the BC Lions Football Club. It was built in 1983 seating up to 60’000 spectators. The stadium is the largest structure of its kind in the whole world.

During a severe snowstorm on January 5th, 2007 a tear occurred in the inflatable Teflon roof on the BC Place. Nobody was insured in the incident. However rain and melted snow floodet the bowl and had to be pumped out. The BC Place stadium will serve as the site for both the opening and closing ceremonies of the 2010 Winter Olympic Games.

Canadian Geese in Stanley Park of Vancouver. The Stanley Park is close to the city centre an easy walking distance. The Stanley Park is situated on a half island surrounded by the north shore of the British Bay Beach and the Burrat Inlet. The park is the closest recreational area to Vancouver. It contains many historical sites as well as nature landscapes. From the seawall promenade surrounding Stanley Park the vista of the harbour and the skyline is visible.

Skyline of Vancouver City by TimeLapseHD. An atmospheric production with Audio and Video. It is presented with the song "Vancouver City" by Linda Ganzini in cooperation with Innerlife Project.

View over the Burrat Inlet towards the cruise ship harbour. In the background is the Trade and Convention Centre, Granville Square Building and to the right the Harbour Centre Tower.

The Lions Gate Bridge over the Burrant Inlet connects the densely populated north with downtown Vancouver. The bridge was renovated in 2001. From the suspension bridge one sees quite far to Vancouver and the adjacent country side of the Frazer delta.

The steam clock in Water street is one of the many tourist attractions. The old suburb of Gastown was restored in 1972 and classified as a historical monument.

The “Girl in the wetsuit” reminds one of the Mermaid of Kopenhagen. Since 1972 sits the little mermaid on her rock in the Burrant Inlet on the north side of the Stanley Park.

This totem poles are replicas and stand in Stanley Park close to the Brockton Point.