is Canada's gateway to the Pacific. Its parks and beaches,with a glorious backdrop of mountains, provide an ideal setting for outdoor activities. This friendly and picturesque west-coast centre offers visitors culture, recreation, history, adventure, shopping and entertainment - all in a beautiful natural setting.
The downtown of Vancouver is bordered on two sides by water and at one end by the famous Stanley Park. It is easy to walk through the downtown. The Vancouver school lies in the centre of it all and is surrounded by cafes and shops. The Skytrain has an entrance across the street and the buses are in the next block. A few minutes' walk down the street is the waterfront. There, you can catch the Seabus or admire the wonderful views of Burrard Inlet. It is an active harbour set against the fantastic backdrop of snow-capped mountains.
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