To Vancouver for an Action Packed Holiday

With or without Winter Olympics games, Vancouver is a great place to visit…
This coastal metropolis is great for city-loving culture vultures who want to hang out in trendy bars and sip cocktails, as well as outdoor types who love nothing more than pulling on their hiking boots and getting out and about in the great outdoors, as it is ideally placed for a trip to the Canadian Rockies.
The city itself is divided into a number of districts, all with their own distinct personalities and different qualities.

Head to Chinatown for interesting food, hustle and bustle and a taste of east meets west, or take a trip to Gastown to learn the history of Vancouver and stroll the heritage streets.

Arty types may want to head over to Granville Island, which is home to a bustling market and several arts and crafts buildings - city rules state that no chain stores can open on the island, so this is a great place for those with unique tastes who want to avoid the world of Starbucks and McDonalds.

Vancouver Lookout at Harbour Centre is great for visitors who want to get a bird's eye view of the city and in the evening, a stroll down to Canada Place to watch the giant cruise ships dock and then depart is a relaxing way to pass a couple of hours.

On the edge of adventure

After they have seen the sights and sounds of the city, holidaymakers seeking something a little more exciting could take a Canadian Rockies tour and check out the spectacular scenery that makes this part of the world a draw for tourists.

From climbing the Rocky Mountain peaks to white water rafting down the rivers in the region, the Canadian Rocky Mountains are perfect for those looking for a truly exciting holiday.

However, before heading off on a thrill-seeking break, holidaymakers should ensure they remain safe by taking a reputable Canadian Rockies tour with guides who can make sure they keep out of danger and get the most out of a trip to the amazing peaks.

In total, the Rocky mountain range goes on for 2,980 miles, all the way from British Columbia to the south-western part of the US.

The Canadian Rockies alone make up more than 900 miles of the range and the highest peaks in this stretch are Mount Robson, which stands at almost 13,000 feet, and Mount Columbia.

As well as breathtaking mountains, the Canadian Rockies is home to beautiful ice glaciers that are best explored as part of an adventure holiday with a guide who knows exactly where to go for the best views.

On a Canada adventure tour, there could also be time to squeeze in a visit to the Sulphur Mountain hot springs, in the famous Canadian Rocky town of Banff, which are popular with winter sports enthusiasts the world over.

Snow activities such as skiing and snowboarding are extremely popular with Canadian visitors and no adventure tour to the Rockies would be complete without a trip to at least one of the towns that British Columbia has to offer - from Banff to Whistler, a village some 70 miles out of Vancouver which has previously hosted the Winter Olympics.

For those keen to keep the action up all the way through their adventure holiday, a rafting trip down the Kicking Horse river could be ideal. The river boasts one of the biggest waterfalls in the whole of Canada - the Wapta Falls are 98 feet tall and more than 500 feet wide.

The Rockies at night

For those who want a visit to the Canadian Rockies to never end, heading for one of the area's many camping areas could be ideal. After a hard day's rafting or hiking, visitors may be glad to bed down in a tent with some of the most spectacular scenery in the world as a backdrop.

And after a good night's sleep, campers in the Rocky Mountains could wake up early and witness a truly great sight - the sun rising over the breathtaking peaks.

By: Dipika Patel
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