Even after a hard night, you won't catch Vancouver needing make-up. Blessed from birth with perfect bone structure, the city has a photogenic facade and effortless chic that are often compared to San Francisco's. Nestled snugly between mountains and sea, it lies on a strip of land bounded on the north by Burrard Inlet and on the south by Fraser River.

But Vancouver has more to offer than just its postcard good looks. Certainly one of the most cosmopolitan cities in North America, it is still a city of new immigrants - wander the streets and you'll hear a dozen different languages. The city also attracts young professionals and artists from the eastern provinces who come here to enjoy the city's recreation and laid-back sophistication.

If there's a drawback to this place 'where everyone would want to live,' it's the rain - particularly in winter, when it rarely stops. Even in summer, a soggy spell can last for weeks. But when the sun shines gloriously and the mountains reappear, all seems to be forgiven.

Local Travel Agent(s):
	Sunshine Pacific Travel
	Address: 1216-1030 W.George, Street Vancouver, British Colombia V6H2A7 Vancouver Canada Phone: +1 604 682 6191, Fax: +1 604 682 6212
	Hume Travel Corporation
	Address:600-1281 West George, Vancouver British Colombia V6E3J7 Canada Phone: +1 604 682 7581
	Northern Crown Travel & Cruise Ltd
	Address: 1126 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver V7M 2H1 Canada Phone: +1 604 987 5244, Fax: +1 604 987 7852
	Tracy
	Address: 5635 Cambie St, Vancouver British Colombia V5Z 3A3 Canada Phone: +1 604 267 0033, Fax: +1 604 267 0032
	Club Voyages Sartigan
	Address: 10500, 1st. Avenue, Canada Vancouver G5Y 2C1 Quebec Phone: +1 418 228 2747, Fax: +1 418 228 2753