Vancouver non Olympic things to do Part 1

Ok, we all know why most of the world is in Vancouver over the next few weeks. But other than the Olympics there are a few  things visitors should experience.

Tops on my list of unique things to do, is to go for a walk. Yep, a walk. Vancouver has one of the worlds most interesting and enjoyable walks of any place you will likely visit. The seawall is a walk around Vancouver’s famous Stanley park. The park, which is an multi climate eco system is right in the heart of the city. The path which is wide, paved, and very popular circumvents the park. And the whole affair is shaped like a finger pointing out into the ocean.

The experience will have you walk by the ocean, walk under the bridge, and walk through a lovely forest. The views are breathtaking. If you are lucky, you may find yourself walking next to an ocean liner slipping into harbor, or watching wildlife play near the shore.

Afterwords find a great coffee shop near either entrance or exit and people watch as long as you like.

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Vancouver 2010

If you have never been to Vancouver you’re in for a treat. This is one of the worlds most spectacular cities. Its the setting you see. Nestled between the mountains and the ocean makes for gorgeous views in just about any direction. Ski in the morning, swim in the afternoon, and enjoy world class nights out in the same day.

I know, it sounds impossible. It sounds like a over hyped promo from some tourism arm of the city. But in this case dear readers, you can believe every word of it. In this photo, you see the Olympic opening venue, BC place. But, if you look up in the right hand corner, you see the night lights of Cypress Mountain home to some of the Olympic ski venues.

The Olympic Games make for a great excuse to try this world class city.  Add to its beauty the wonderful people of the city, and you just may never want to leave.

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