Vancouver is located in the southwest corner of British Columbia, the westernmost province in Canada. It's on the Pacific coast and practically startles the US / Canada border just a stone's throw (117 miles) north of Seattle, Washington. Vancouver Vacation RentalsVacation rentals are extremely easy to find in this tourism friendly city. Nestled below the coastal mountains, Vancouver is the jewel of Canadian cities. The downtown peninsula is separated from the southern section of the city by the narrow inlet of False Creek. The center of downtown is Pacific Centre, a three-block complex of offices, restaurants, shops and theatres. Chinatown, the West End and other major neighborhoods are within walking distance of downtown. You don't need a car for sightseeing around town - public transport is plentiful, and always nearby your vacation rental accommodations. Vancouver vacation rentals are plentiful no matter your budget or taste, and include condo vacation rentals and private home rentals. Vancouver is a very mild climate, very little snow and very few oppressively hot days. But conversely there's a lot of rain. A great time to visit is between June to October, so you can take advantage of the dry days, long daylight hours, and prime whale watching (May to September). Even if you do arrive during rainy times, Vancouver is a city that loves to go out - so at any time you can find a plethora of things to do - from sporting events and live music, to theatre or standup comedy! Check out Gasville, Yalestown, or Granville Street - parts of the Entertainment District. Vancouver has quite a lively comedy scene - besides being home to many comedy clubs, there's the annual Vancouver Comedy Festival! Hotel bookings can put your close to the action, no matter what you're looking to do! People describe Vancouver as a place where you can snowboard in the mountains in the morning, and ride your bike around the seawall in the afternoon; but you can also have Belgian waffles for breakfast, pho soup for lunch and Thai curry for supper (sometimes all on the same block). How about taking a nap at your vacation resort and then strolling through the gardens to a local coffee shop? Vancouver is a melting pot of ethnic cultures, which influence the city's neighborhoods and cuisines. The great thing about Vancouver is you can find fabulous vacation rentals and accommodation in almost every funky, ethnic neighborhood! |
