Surrounded by water on three sides and nestled alongside the Coast Mountain Range, Vancouver is the largest city in the province of British Columbia with over half a million residents and one of the mildest climates in Canada. Home to spectacular natural scenery and a bustling metropolitan core, Vancouver will be home to the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games in 2010.

Ranked among the top 5 cities in the world to live for over 10 consecutive years by many reviewing committees, Vancouver's multifaceted and multicultural nature makes it one of the most tolerant and accepting places in the world for people from any race, culture, sexuality or religion. Whether just relaxing in a park or bike riding around the seawall, there is always something to do in Vancouver.

Below, you will find just a taste of what Vancouver has to offer: