Facts about Vancouver -A Great Dive DestinationFacts About Vancouver - Vancouver and Whistler are hosting the 2010 winter Olympics. Click here for more information. • Vancouver, British Columbia is fast becoming one of the premiere scuba diving destinations in the world, and is home to many great dive spots, dive shops and dive charter operators • Some of the world’s other best dive locations are easily accessible and are within several hours driving time of Vancouver • With its stunning natural scenery, activities and lifestyle, Vancouver, British Columbia has once again been selected as one of the top cities in the world in which to live • Vancouver’s port is one of the finest natural deep water ports in the world, handling a mind boggling amount of bulk, container and cruise ships • Activity facts about Vancouver - In and around Vancouver, it may be possible to combine any of the following activities in any one given day: ? Scuba diving, swimming or snorkeling ? Boating – yachting (power and sail) or windsurfing ? Fishing – ocean or fresh water ? Ocean or lake kayaking ? Hiking or walking ? Canoeing ? White water rafting ? Whale watching, beach combing or sight seeing ? Skiing, heli-skiing, snow shoeing or snow boarding ? Golfing ? Caving, rock or mountain climbing ? Biking, extreme downhill biking, roller blading, or jogging ? Eating at a world class restaurant ? Sampling world class local wines ? Climbing the famous but punishing Grouse Grind (1.8 mile hike straight up Grouse Mountain) • In addition to having some of the highest density living space in North America, Downtown Vancouver also offers world-famous restaurants, accommodations, entertainment and shopping, as well as trendy night clubs, excellent brew pubs, cool coffee shops, and fantastic beaches and sight seeing. |