THE bustling seaport of Vancouver is one of Canada’s most linguistically and ethnically diverse cities and has proven popular both as a great holiday destination and a fantastic place to live.

Vancouver’s moderate climate also makes it one of Canada’s warmest spots – ideal for exploring the many great attractions and numerous parks.

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Vancouver also boasts an exciting arts and culture scene and the city is alive with music, film, theatre and festivals all year round. It really is one of Canada’s feel good cities and it stands to reason why it has been on the bucket list of so many holidaymakers for so long. If it’s a place that you’ve always wanted to visit then this could be the ideal time as our friends at talkholiday have some great deals on late season holidays and you could be off on your very own Canadian adventure.

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Here are our top five things to do when you get there:

Stanley Park

This vast outdoor space is one of Vancouver’s top tourist attractions. It is also home to the Vancouver Aquarium, which is a great day out for all the family. Stanley Park has been hailed as one of the finest urban parks in the world.

Explore Gastown

Vancouver’s oldest neighbourhood is packed with trendy galleries, boutiques and award winning restaurants.
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Snow sports

The famous resort of Whistler is just over an hour away and offers first class ski and snowboarding facilities. In September, look out for the Whistler Beer Festival.