Enjoy Tour Opportunities in Vancouver

A metropolitan environment surrounded by immense natural beauty, Vancouver is more than the largest city in the province of British Columbia. It also has the distinction of being host city for the upcoming 2010 Winter Olympic Games, which has thereby transformed the entire city into one of the most illustrious locations along the Pacific Northwest. And in the midst of the early to mid spring months, when the climate is versatile enough to account for golfing and skiing in the same day, there may be no better time to visit the city of Vancouver, British Columbia.

Guests of Vancouver will be greeted with an abundance of tour opportunities. The Whistler Mountain Tour offers its guests a breathtaking view of the Vancouver area’s entire landscape. Along the way, visitors will be presented with shopping opportunities at Whistler Village and a visit to West Coast Railway Heritage Park. An additional trip to Shannon Falls, one of the tallest waterfalls in Canada, also highlights the tour.

For a more informative tour, The Vancouver Highlights Tour offers a tour within the city of Vancouver itself. Explore the streets of Vancouver, witness famous Olympic sites, see the beautiful Vancouver Harbour, or simply sit back and let a knowledgeable tour guide inform you about the history of the city.

Those interested in Canada’s famed selection of wines will be pleased with the Vancouver Wine Tour, where visitors will actually travel to different wineries across the region and sample different wines. The tour will not only make for an interesting experience in itself, it will also provide a unique and informative look into the culture of this entire Canadian region.

Writers and Readers Gather in Vancouver, BC

Literary connoisseurs and novices alike find their calling in Vancouver with the Writers and Readers Festival from October 21-26. Whether you want to showcase some of your pieces or see some of the professionals in action, there will be a variety of skill types present. Past guests have included award winner Miriam Toews, children’s author Ange Zhang, and poet Jaz Zwicky. You will find every form of literature here from traditional folktales and poetry to epics. Guests for the festival can participate in literary cabarets, student events and lectures from the professionals themselves. Book worms and writers alike can find their place in Vancouver this fall season. 

While spending your week in Vancouver for the festival, enjoy a variety of other Vancouver activities that let you get the most from your stay. The Whistler Mountain Tour provides visitors with a thorough look at Howe Sound, Horseshoe Bay, Whistler Village and West Coast Railway Heritage Park during their guided excursion. In Whistler Village, your tour guide provides you with the opportunity to take a gondola lift up the Blackcomb Mountains, which are Olympic mountains! To see a side of Vancouver you might normally overlook, take this natural tour to see the beauty of Vancouver.

 Wine enthusiasts will enjoy the opportunity to tour Canada’s different wineries and vineyards to see where it comes from. The Vancouver Wine Tour explores different vineyards and wineries like Township 7 Vineyard and Winers, Domaine de Chaberton, Glenugie Winery Ltd., Lotusland Vineyards, and The Fort Winery. With each stop along the tour, guests can sample the different vineyard’s wares and see how they produce their products. Take some time for yourself and enjoy a wine tour through Canada’s finest establishments.