EVENTS & ATTRACTIONS

As one of the world's great coastal cities, Vancouver draws residents and visitors from all over the world, not to mention major events like the upcoming 2010 Winter Olympics. Both international influences and the wondrous natural beauty of British Columbia play a large part in the things to do and see in this beautiful, modern city.

Here's a small sampling of what this bustling city of 2 million people can offer:

Vancouver Attractions
Britannia Heritage Shipyards 17km
Canadian Museum of Flight and Transportation 54km
Capilano Suspension Bridge 9.5km
China Town 2km
Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Gardens 2.2km
Gastown 2km
Granville Island 3km
Grouse Mountain 12.5km
Maritime Museum 2.5km
Pacific Centre Shopping Mall 1.2km
Queen Elizabeth Park 5.1km
Robson Street - Shopping & Dining 1km
Roedde House Museum 1.4km
Science World 2.4km
Simon Fraser University 16km
Stanley Park 3.8km
University of British Columbia 12km
Vancouver Aquarium 4km
Vancouver Art Gallery 0.7km
Vancouver Museum 21.7km
Vancouver Museum of Anthropology 20km
Vancouver Police Museum 2.7km
VanDusen Botanical Gardens 5.8km
Yale Town 2km

Entertainment & Sports
BC Lions Football - CFL 0.87km
BC Place 0.77km
Centre for Performing Arts 0.92km
Chan Centre 10.4km
CN IMAX Theatre at Canada Place 1.6km
Commodore Ballroom 0.42km
GM Place 3.1km
Orpheum Theatre 0.65km
Pacific National Exhibition 6.6km
Queen Elizabeth Theatre 3.5km
UBC Thunderbirds 10.7km
Vancouver Canadians - Professional Baseball 5.2km
Vancouver Canucks - National Hockey League 3km
Vancouver Molson Indy - Formula 1 Racing
Vancouver Symphony Orchestra 0.65km
Vogue Theatre 0.4km

Vancouver Festivals
Bard on the Beach Festival May 31 - Sep 23
Canada Day at Canada Place July 1
Caribbean Days Festival July 28-29
Celebration of Light Festival July 27, 30, Aug 3, 6
DOXA Documentary Film Festival May 27-Jun 1
Festival Vancouver Aug 5-19
Greek Days Festival June 25
Van Dusen Flower and Garden Show June 7-10
Vancouver Dragon Boat Festival July 16-17
Vancouver Folk Music Festival July 13 - 15
Vancouver Fringe Festival September 7 - 17
Vancouver Gay Pride Festival July 28 - Aug 5
Vancouver Int.l Children's Festival May 12 - 14
Vancouver International Comedy Festival Sep 17 - 30
Vancouver International Dance Festival Feb 21 - Apr 1
Vancouver International Film Festival Sept 27 - Oct 12
Vancouver International Jazz Festival June 22 - July 1
Vancouver Int.l Readers & Writers Festival Oct 16-21