The city of Vancouver, dubbed Canada's "Pearl of the Pacific," is the largest city in the province of British Columbia and the third-largest city in Canada. Surrounded by water on three sides, Vancouver has close to 200 parks including well-known Stanley Park, one of the world's greatest urban preserves. Enjoy a great panoramic view of downtown from the observation deck at the Harbour Center. Other world-famous attractions include the marketplace of Granville Island and the restored Victorian area of Gastown. Nearby are Capilano Suspension Bridge and the Grouse Mountain Skyride.

HOTELS
Vancouver: Pacific Palisades (or similar), Located on trendy Robson Street in downtown Vancouver, just blocks away from Stanley Park, historic Gastown, and Chinatown, the hotel features 233 guestrooms, indoor swimming pool, spa, and health club.