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“RESEARCH MANAGER 101” - RM 101

All about Vancouver

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Vancouver is nestled in between the beautiful coastal mountains and the Pacific Ocean, making it a wonderful place for recreation, sightseeing and relaxing.

Many of the activities that Vancouver has to offer can be enjoyed year round. The city is full of parks  and golf courses and has three local mountains that provide excellent skiing or snowboarding in the winter and beautiful sights and mountainbiking in the summer. Since it is located on the ocean, Vancouver offers endless kayaking and sailing opportunities.

It is renowned for the amazing forests, spectacular beaches, restaurants, shopping and many other wonderful attractions. Check out the links below to help you plan what you would like to do while in Vancouver.

Tourism Vancouver
Vancouver Attractions

Fodor's Vancouver Guide

Tourism British Columbia
BC Passport
Travel BC
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Vancouver is also within diriving distance of many other BC destinations, such as Whistler (2 hours) or Harrison Hot Springs (1 hour). Visitors can also travel by BC Ferries to Vancouver Island or the Gulf Islands.

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Vancouver photos courtesy of Tourism Vancouver
 
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