Tourism Vancouver.
At Tourism Vancouver - Greater Vancouver Convention & Visitors Bureau - we're in the business of helping you enjoy the natural beauty, cosmopolitan flavour and diversity of experiences of Vancouver and its 18 surrounding municipalities.

Invite the World

Tourism Vancouver invites you to roll out the red carpet, and spread the word that Vancouver is ready to entertain the world. There's never been a more exciting time to visit Vancouver.

There's so much going on, so many incredible attractions, international calibre events, world renowned cuisine, thriving arts and culture scene - so much fun for all ages. And we're making it easy and rewarding to extend the invite.

Participation in the Invite the World Contest is governed by the Contest Rules. By submitting a contest entry, you acknowledge and signify that you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by the Contest Rules.

Grouse Mountain.
"Going up Grouse Mountain isn't just something to do. It's a way of life. Once you've tasted it...you'll never entirely forget it. Because there's something about being on top - whether you hike or ski or just stand and stare - that makes you and the mountain belong."

Joan Greenwood, The Standard, 1951 People who love nature and the outdoors have been finding inspiration on Grouse Mountain for over 100 years. Discover our rich and varied history and interesting facts and statistics that have made the mountain so special to the people of Vancouver and visitors alike.

Grouse Mountain is a favourite filming location for 'Hollywood North.' Some of the movie productions filmed here include:

Roxanne, starring Steve Martin and Daryl Hannah Mr. Magoo, starring Leslie Neilsen Green Mail, starring Stephen Baldwin Snow Dogs, starring Cuba Gooding Jr.

Days open each year: 365 Annual visitors: approximately 1.1 million

Skyride capacity: 100 passengers Duration of Skyride journey: 8 minutes

Capilano Suspension Bridge.
In 1888, George Grant Mackay, a Scottish civil engineer and land developer, arrived in the young city of Vancouver in Canada. He immediately became involved with many projects and as City Park Commissioner, set aside Stanley Park as a recreational area. He bought and sold farm land in the Okanagan, founding the city of Vernon. Mackay purchased 6,000 acres of dense forest on either side of Capilano River and built a cabin on the very edge of the canyon wall. Assisted by two local natives and a team of horses, Mackay suspended a hemp rope and cedar plank bridge across the river. Natives called it the "laughing bridge" because of the noise it made when wind blew through the canyon. The bridge, and Mackay's cabin, became a popular destination for adventurous friends, dubbed Capilano Tramps (due to the long hike up to the property!). After his death, the hemp rope bridge was replaced by a wire cable bridge in 1903.

Vancouver Scenes.
Special Invitation to visitors. If you have a HIGH SPEED connection with "flash" plug-in installed you are invited to view a tribute to Vancouver called "Vancouver Scenes" produced by Netgenetix Media.

This is a multimedia presentation combining images, sound and animation.

Whistler.
"Last year in May, two friends and I flew from San Diego up for a dream trip to Whistler. Even in May it snowed (on the mountain) everyday and after our third consecutive day of riding, we still hadn't covered all of Whistler Mountain. The mountain is huge. The prices are in Canadian and the snow in May is better than the best day riding in California in February. Hands down the best place on Earth". - San Diego, CA

"My trip to Whistler was in March of 2002 for Spring Break. My family and I had the greatest time. I think that Whistler is the greatest place on Earth; it's Heaven on Earth as we call it. We stayed in the Marriott and we thought everything was perfect. The skiing was awesome and the food was delicious. My personal favourite was 7th Heaven skiing. It was magnificent. The view from above over the lake was terrific and has changed the way I look at life. I believe the winter Olympics in Whistler in 2010 will be the best anyone has ever seen and we all know why. Whistler is the greatest place on Earth. I've been to some other ski resorts in North America and no other even comes close to comparing what Whistler has to offer. My vacation at Whistler was wonderful and hope to visit again soon." - Franklin, TN

Butchart Gardens.
2004 BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS - 100 YEARS IN BLOOM

We Have So Many Plans for 2004 It's Hard To Know Where to Start. . . This Will Give You An Idea . . .

Visitors will be treated to displays of various artifacts situated throughout The Gardens, highlighting days gone by. Enhancing the Historical Perspective of the year a large interactive display, documenting the development of The Gardens, will give visitors the opportunity to glimpse into the past. Enjoy the many special treats planned all year long, like the special Birthday Tea served in the historic family residence.

Welcome to the Butchart Gardens, fifty-five acres of wonderful floral display, offering spectacular views as you stroll along meandering paths and expansive lawns. In 1904, Jenny Butchart began to beautify a worked-out quarry site left behind from her husband's pioneering efforts in the manufacture of portland cement at Tod Inlet, Vancouver Island, Canada. Her venture has become a family commitment to horticulture and hospitality spanning almost 100 years, and delighting visitors from all over the world. From the exquisite Sunken Garden to the charming Rose Garden, this show garden still maintains the gracious traditions of the past, in one of the loveliest corners in the world.

Vancouver Island.
Nature has blessed the Vancouver Island Region with natural beauty, mild climate, and friendly people, ensuring this destination is one you'll never forget - a place where wonders never cease.

Award-Winning

Recently rated by the readers of Travel + Leisure magazine as the World’s Best Island Continental - United States/Canada and the third best worldwide, and voted as one of the Top 10 Temperate Islands (in the world) by readers of Conde Nast Traveler Magazine, Vancouver Island truly has something for everyone. Planning a family vacation? Vancouver Island - Victoria & the Gulf Islands have endless stretches of beach to play on vast tracts of untouched wilderness and lush, green parks to explore. How about a golf holiday? There are more than 50 scenic golf courses on Vancouver Island and most are open all year! Outdoor adventure? Choose from scuba diving to mountain climbing, wilderness hiking to ocean kayaking, caving to fossil digging. Of course the fishing, both fresh and salt water, is superb. Whether you’re yearning for the solitude of a surf-swept beach of the charm of a rural village, the silence of the forest or the hustle and bustle of the provincial capital, you can have it all and much more on the Islands.