The city of Vancouver is located in the province of British Columbia on the west coast of Canada and is the third largest city in the country with its 2 million inhabitants. It was named after the British officer George Vancouver, who had surveyed the region in 1792.
In 1885 Vancouver became the terminal station for the transcontinental railroad and grew steadily thanks to the economic upswing triggered by it. In 1986 the Expo 86 (World Exhibition) took place in the city.
In Vancouver, people of many ethnic origins and diverse religions live today. In addition to the "Chinatown", the city also has areas dominated by Indian ("Little India"), Japanese ("Japantown") or Greek ("Greektown") influences.
Bilder zum Hafen Vancouver, British Columbia / Canada
Cruise offers to the port Vancouver, British Columbia / Canada
Worth a visit is the old town (Gastown) with a rare steam clock. Directly to Gastown borders Chinatown, the second-largest Chinese enclave of North America after San Francisco. Spectacular is the Capilano Suspension Bridge, located north of Vancouver's suspension bridge.
From Grouse Mountain you can enjoy a unique view of Vancouver, the surrounding mountains and the Pacific coast. The summit can be reached by cable car or via the notorious "grouse grind", a steep ascending path, which covers on a length of 3km 800 m altitude. In addition, Grouse Mountain as well as Cypress Mountain and Mount Seymor is a ski resort right outside the front door. Worth a trip is also Vancouver Island with Victoria, the capital of British Columbia.
Which cruise lines and ships sail to Vancouver, British Columbia?
Azamara Cruises, Celebrity Cruises, Crystal Cruises, Cunard, Disney Cruise Line, Explora Journeys, Hapag-Lloyd Cruises, Holland America Line, HX Hurtigruten Expeditions, Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises, Compagnie du Ponant, Princess Cruises, Regent Seven Seas Cruises, Royal Caribbean International, Seabourn, Silversea Cruises, Windstar Cruises
In which country / island is Vancouver, British Columbia located?
