Vancouver Goes Electric: An Energetic Step Toward a Sustainable Future

Photo: Destination Vancouver / Albert Normandin

Vancouver, surrounded by mountains and water, is a city where nature influences our way of life, and we embrace it wholeheartedly. Vancouver is a recognized leader in green building and sustainable planning and was rated second in the US and Canada in the Green City Index. Part of what makes our city green is our commitment to make sustainability a priority for our residents and visitors by offering electric modes of transportation to explore the city.

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Vancouver Goes Electric: An Energetic Step Toward a Sustainable Future

#VeryVancouver Experiences: 7 Epic Ways to Get Up in the Air and Out on the Water

Float plane above Stanley Park and downtown Vancouver

Float plane above Stanley Park and the Lions Gate Bridge. Photo Tourism Vancouver / Harbour Air

Shift your perspective on Vancouver: get up in the air and out on the water. If you keep your feet firmly planted on the ground, you can only see our beautiful city from one angle. But you’ll discover a whole new Vancouver if you soar through the skies or cruise the ocean. Here are seven #VeryVancouver experiences to see the city from floatplanes, helicopters, boats, and more.

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#VeryVancouver Experiences: 7 Epic Ways to Get Up in the Air and Out on the Water

7 Sunset Worthy Spots in Vancouver

If you’re looking to spend an evening watching the sky transform in a rainbow of yellows, oranges, pinks, purples, and blues, here’s a great list of places you can do it. Continue reading:
7 Sunset Worthy Spots in Vancouver

#VirtuallyVancouver – Experience Vancouver from Above

San Francisco has its trolley cars, Venice has its gondolas. And Vancouver has flying Beavers and Otters. Experience Vancouver virtually, from a seat of a small propeller-powered float plane as it buzzes above the city and surrounding mountains. These are virtual tours, so use your mouse or finger to look around!

Alpine Lakes & Glaciers tour

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#VirtuallyVancouver – Experience Vancouver from Above

Win a Magical Trip for Four to Vancouver and Vancouver Island with Tourism Vancouver’s “Disney Descendants 3 in Vancouver” Campaign

Who’s ready to journey to the fairytale-inspired world of Descendants 3? The long-awaited third instalment of Disney Channel’s biggest global tween franchise will air August 2, 8pm on Disney Channel – and we’re celebrating by treating one lucky winner to a fairytale-themed trip for four to the magical destinations where all three movies in the series were filmed: Vancouver and Vancouver Island!

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Win a Magical Trip for Four to Vancouver and Vancouver Island with Tourism Vancouver’s “Disney Descendants 3 in Vancouver” Campaign

Vancouver Neighbourhoods: Coal Harbour

Coal Harbour is the perfect neighbourhood to explore on two wheels (Tourism Vancouver/Hubert Kang).

Although Coal Harbour is situated in central downtown, the neighbourhood is surprisingly quiet. Starting at Canada Place and stretching towards Stanley Park, Coal Harbour is bordered by Burrard Inlet to the north and West Georgia Street to the south. The district encompasses a fairly even mix of business and residential buildings, and is marked by residents and visitors strolling the seawall, lounging at cozy cafes and restaurants, snapping selfies against a scenic marina backdrop and waving hello to cute-as-buttons harbour seals.

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Vancouver Neighbourhoods: Coal Harbour

Ready to Win Your Own “Fifty Shades of Romance in Vancouver” Holiday?

Fifty Shades Freed is in theatres February 9.

It’s another day of love activities, and another chance to win a grand prize trip for two to Vancouver!

Fifty Shades Freed will be released in theatres on February 9, and Tourism Vancouver is celebrating the film’s Vancouver presence with a sizzling sweepstakes that’s sure to spice up your Love Day. Part Two of our three-day “Fifty Shades of Romance in Vancouver” campaign features 16 more activities that will surprise and delight your Valentine’s date. Continue reading:
Ready to Win Your Own “Fifty Shades of Romance in Vancouver” Holiday?