Why come to Vancouver?
Vancouver truly is a scenic delight with its dominant mountains to the north, its rough ocean crashing into the beaches along the west, and its lush forests found in and around the city. Vancouver is no stranger to the serene gifts of beauty that Mother Nature has bestowed on her. However, Vancouver is not merely a scenic delight in term of its organic, natural environment; it is also a scene of a multitude of cultures living in harmony. Each area of the city provides a different story and atmosphere, all which contribute to why Vancouver is a perfect travel destination, and has been for years. Martin Allerdale Grainger’s short story In Vancouver depicts Vancouver in the early nineteen hundreds as a city of adventure with the loggers coming in and out from the north and business men roaming the streets of the ever growing city. Grainger writes, “As you walk down Cordova Street in the city of Vancouver you notice a gradual change in the appearance of the shop windows. The shoe stores, drug stores, clothing stores, phonograph stores cease to bother you with their blinding light” (Grainger, 7). Vancouver was and still is a city of excitement, but at the same time it has a non-intimidating and accommodating atmosphere. Vancouver is a city that everyone needs to visit for its amazing natural sights and for its peaceful scene of diverse cultures coming together. Everywhere you look you will find an exciting attraction to frequent, whether it’s taking in the majestic mountains, experiencing a local festival like Winterfest on Granville Island, or just strolling the streets downtown; Vancouver is a place for everyone!
Grainger, M.A. In Vancouver. “Vancouver Short Stories” Ed. Carole Gerson. Vancouver: UBC Press, 1985.
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