Vancouver Sites of Interest for Visiting Students


This page is designed for visiting students in the University College of the Fraser Valley International Education Summer Program. These university students with an English level ranging from intermediate to advanced are always looking to experience as much of Vancouver as possible during their stay in the Fraser Valley.

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• Capilano Suspension Bridge
  
  http://www.capbridge.com is a world famous tourist site, only a short bus ride from downtown, that offers visitors to Canada not only the magnificent natural beauty of British Columbia but also fresh West Coast Cuisine and traditional demonstrations by North Vancouver's First Nations! This comprehensive website by The Capilano Group of Companies includes maps for exploring the park, a list of shopping and eating possibilities and photos from the First Nations Cultural Centre!
  
  
• Stanley Park
  
  http://www.city.vancouver.bc.ca/parks/parks/stanley represents the jewel that is Vancouver's Crown! A west coast rain forest in the heart of the city. Come and see the immense, several hundred year old Douglas Fir trees! The Vancouver Park Board has developed a website that offers information on activities in the park, available dining opportunities and complete maps of the Park's extensive walking trails.
  
  
• Historic Gastown
  
  http://www.gastown.org Brimming with energy and life, this revitalized area of historic Vancouver stands as a powerful testiment to both the city's heritage and its progressive urban outlook! The Gastown Business Improvement Society (GBIS) has prepared this website for people looking to discover a unique part of the city filled with shops of all types and a wide variety of excellent restaurants.
  
  
• Harbour Centre Lookout
  
  http://www.vancouverlookout.com Come and see the world-reknowned Vancouver Skyline after dark...perhaps some wine and dessert at the Top of Vancouver Revolving Restaurant to top off your breathtaking experience! This website presented by NMP Holdings provides visitors with all they'll need to know about the Vancouver Lookout and it's breathtaking view!
  
  
• Vancouver Aquarium
  
  http://www.vanaqua.org/ home is the largest of its kind in Canada offering the beauty of the Beluga as a highlight for everyone! The Vancouver Aquarium has created a comprehensive website that is filled with useful information about both the Aquarium itself and Canadian West Coast Ocean Life. An excellent website for visitors and locals alike!