The Millennium Gate marks the gate into Vancouver’s historic Chinatown, established in the early 1900s by Chinese immigrants from California and China who came to work on the railroads and gold mines. Chinatown is still an active community with a variety of traditional Chinese restaurants and shops.

With cobble streets and charming Victorian buildings, Gastown is yet another great place for shopping, eating or just hanging out. Gastown is an upbeat historical village that is home to many art galleries and film schools. For tourists looking for the nightlife scene, Gastown is your place to be. Gastown is where the city began in its early years, receiving its name from the British Sea Captain, “Gassy” Jack Deighton, who opened the area’s first saloon back in 1867.

Originally built for Expo 86’s world’s fair as the Canadian pavilion, Canada Place known for its views, central location, history and architecture. Stroll around the promenade and enjoy some Canadian music or other entertainment all year round. You’ll find a wide selection of shops and attractions, such as the Vancouver’s newest attraction, Fly-Over Canada. Canada Place, designed to resemble a giant sailing ship, is also one of the city’s main cruise ship terminals.

The Vancouver Convention Centre is located along Coal Harbour, and features an encircling boardwalk – the perfect place to watch seaplanes land, or to soak in the view of the coastal mountain range. By connecting the interior design with the spectacular natural landscape of British Columbia, the Vancouver Convention Centre is one of the greenest convention centres in the world. It boasts a living roof, seawater heating and cooling, on-site water treatment, and fish habitat built into the foundation of the West Building. The space has been awarded the GO GREEN certificate from the Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) for industry-approved, environmental best practices in building management. The convention center has a total floor area of 1.1 million square feet and can accommodate up to 2,500 attendees for events.

The Olympic Cauldron is a modern Olympic torch built when Vancouver hosted the 2010 Winter Games. It stands at 32.8ft tall (10 m) and it set against a magnificent mountain/harbor backdrop, located in the Jack Poole Plaza next to the Vancouver Convention Centre.

It’s one of largest and most impressive urban parks in the world, right in the heart of Vancouver.  You’ll see panoramic views of the mountains and ocean, and the famous Lions Gate Bridge, which connects downtown Vancouver to North Vancouver.  Nestled inside of the park, you’ll find the Vancouver Aquarium.

At Granville Island, you’ll find a bustling community of over 40 local artist workshops & galleries, specialty shops and amazing cuisine. Popular activities here include watching live performances in one of the theatres, browsing the Granville Island Public Market, taking a water tour on the AquaBus and discovering exquisite handmade items made by local artists.

English Bay is the most popular beach in Vancouver’s downtown area and also goes by the name “First Beach”. Every January 1st, English Bay is where Vancouver has its annual Polar Bear Swim where hundreds of Vancouverites take a dip in the freezing water. In the summer time every year, thousands of people gather at English Bay to enjoy the Celebration of Light fireworks festival.