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British Columbia is the land of friendly people, magnificent nature, sea and mountain landscapes, islands and gardens |
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The city of Barkerville appeared on the map in the times of «Gold Rush». Today it is one of the most interesting tourist sites of Canada |
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Vancouver's Chinatown is the second largest in North America. There are many small cafés, shops, national markets and the traditional Chinese garden |
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Gastown is one of the oldest districts of Vancouver, named in honor of Gassy Jack (1830 - 1875), who had managed to become a millionaire, having only one barrel of whiskey |
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City of Lillooet is interesting by the museum dedicated to the days of the “Gold Rush” and the mini-prison of those times |
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Vancouver is considered to be one of the most beautiful cities in the world: coniferous forests, snow peaks, fjords. Very often Hollywood movies are filmed here |
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Victoria is considered to be the most «British» of Canadian cities thanks to a large number of Britons retired, moved here because of a very mild climate |
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They usually start familiarity with Vancouver from the Capilano Suspension Bridge – the amazing panoramic view of the city and the beautiful forest is opened from here |
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Tourists come here to enjoy the scenery of glaciers, coniferous slopes and alpine meadows. The Cariboo Mountains park offers a variety of backcountry activities |
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Incredibly beautiful slopes, glaciers and alpine meadows of Cariboo Mountains annually attract thousands of mountaineering fans from all over the world |
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There are lush alpine meadows, dense forests, mountains, deserts, wild untouched nature in Garibaldi Provincial Park. Trips from several hours to several days are possible here |
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On Granville Island there is the unique market where one can buy all sorts of delicious and fresh seafood |
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Hat Creek Ranch is the complex of historical buildings built in the times of fast development of cattle-breeding and agriculture. There are also a small archaeological museum |
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The luxurious Hotel Vancouver is able to receive more than a thousand guests at the same time; there is an excellent service and many opportunities for sport and fitness |
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It formerly was a waterfall on the Kicking Horse River, but water has worn out the rock and left a wonderful bridge 15 m length over the river. A great place for extreme rafting |
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In Mount Robson Provincial Park one can see glaciers, lakes, waterfalls, canyons and limestone caves. Fossils of ancient marine animals are often found here |
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Pacific Rim National Park Reserve attracts tourists by the opportunity to watch sea otters, eared seals and whales. It is a very picturesque place, where also a perfect fishing |
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Robson Street - the main shopping street of Vancouver, is always filled with people. There are over a hundred shops, large department stores, world-famous brands, restaurants |
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Stanley Park - a popular holiday destination of local residents and tourists. There are beautiful lakes and many wild birds and animals, including raccoons, squirrels, coyotes, geese |
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A large part of the Vancouver Island is mountainous and covered with pine forests. There are many rivers, lakes and waterfalls. Great opportunities for cycling, hiking, sailing, fishing |
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World Fireworks Championships takes place in Vancouver every summer. The fireworks teams from various countries compete in music-pyrotechnic style, creating unique show |
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Yoho National Park is the most beautiful alpine park of Canada. This is the land of turbulent rivers and waterfalls, glaciers and cliffs, emerald lakes and twisting mountain roads |