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Chris Wheeler BC field reporter, and we’re here to check out Vancouver for the day.

And the thing I really like about Vancouver is it’s this mixture between cosmopolitan and nature experiences. And you can visit any time of the year and there is tons to do.

So we’ve got a Tourism British colony itinerary that shows trip ideas and activities so we’re going to explore the city and we’re going to start off with going and checking out the Stanley Park Sea Wall.

Visitor, Scottish Female: “We’re all from Scotland got a few days in Vancouver so hired some bikes and we’re going to cycle around Stanley Park and see the views.”

And the Stanley Park Sea Wall is nine kilometres and ends in English Bay and then heads right into downtown.

A Couple, Male: “We’re just taking the pup for a walk in Gastown today and just enjoying the sunshine, checking out some of the shops and cool buildings down here.”

Gastown is the oldest part in Vancouver and recently is morphed into a very trendy district. And this is Gassy Jack.

 
Now we’re heading over to jump on a foot passenger ferry to Granville Island.

Jeremy, Captain, False Creek Ferries: “So Granville Island is one of the more unique places in Vancouver. You can get here a number of ways. My personal favorite way is taking a little False Creek Ferry.

Welcome to Granville Island! Enjoy the day.”

 
Guest, Female: “We took the Aqua bus over from Yaletown to spend the afternoon eating pizza. We loved Granville Island; it’s our backyard.

Granville Island has all types of shops; they even have ones that specialize in hammocks — now that’s my type of shop.

Talya, The Hang Out Place: “There’s lots of things to do down here, from getting amazing food in the public market to browsing around the cool, perky shops and of course the hangout place: come put your feet up, go walking around the island.”

 
So after hitting Granville Island and the market now it’s time to see some of Vancouver’s art culture at the Museum of Anthropology.

Vivienne, Museum of Anthropology: “You can expect to see at the Museum of Anthropology. We have many objects from artists who are from the northwest close to BC. We also have a dazzling display from all around the world.”

So after you explore Vancouver for the day and you head into the evening make sure to dine at one of the many restaurants and check out the nightlife that all contribute to making Vancouver a world-class city.

Questions

Toronto. This video was about the politics, economy, finance, universities and employment in Vancouver. True or false?

Vancouver Does Vancouver mostly consist of tall buildings and sky scrappers? Is summer the only time tourists come to Vancouver?

Montreal Is Stanley Park situated in the center of Vancouver, in the downtown area?

Quebec City. In Vancouver, everyone gets around by car. You must have a car to get around. Is this right or wrong?

Ottawa. Are all the shops and stores large department stores and shopping malls?

Calgary. Most of the display items in the Vancouver Museum of Anthropology consists of Renaissance paintings and knights’ armor. Is this correct or incorrect?

Saskatoon. Are the most popular foods in Vancouver fast food?
 
 
Ontario. I was born in Vancouver. I am from Vancouver. I live in Canada. Yes or no? Have you meat anyone from Canada?

Quebec. Have you visited Canada? Do you know anyone who has visited Canada?

British Columbia. Describe the climate and geography of Canada.

Alberta. Describe Canada’s economy. What does it produce, import and export?

Saskatchewan. Does Canada have any problems or challenges?

Newfoundland and Labrador. What’s Canadian food like? Describe Canadian food.

Manitoba. What are some tourist attractions (cultural, historical, natural)?

Nova Scotia. What comes to mind when you think of Canada? What do you associate with Canada?

New Brunswick. My friends and I would like to live, study or work in Canada.

Prince Edward Island. What might happen in the future?