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Vancouver,
British Columbia is one of the world's most stunning cities. Situated
on the Pacific Ocean at the Fraser River mouth, Vancouver is Canada's largest
city west of Ontario. A busy metropolis rests between the ocean and striking mountains,
creating an impressive contrast in geography and architecture. Click the About
Vancouver link for more information as well as visit our site for more Accommodation
for the 2006 World Junior Hockey Championship.
Warm,
friendly and active describes the people of Vancouver. In the winter, skiers and
snowboarders have their choice of several local mountains. The mild west coast
weather allows outdoor activities such as hiking, biking and boating to be possible
year round. When the summer sunshine arrives for the season, everyone is outside
enjoying the amazing beaches and parks or the great shopping and fantastic restaurants.
Vancouver also boasts a lively and diverse arts scene. Museums, galleries and
many live performance options are available to the people of Vancouver and its
visitors. Many of our Accommodation for the 2006 World Junior Hockey Championship
are right in the action. Visit our Accommodation for the 2006 World Junior Hockey
Championship pages to view the Accommodation for the 2006 World Junior Hockey
Championship available to you.
Tourists
to Vancouver can see the city by several different means of transportation. The
skytrain is a public transit system that runs above the busy city streets. A local
train, the West Coast Express also makes short day trips into the Fraser Valley.
Grouse Mountain's Skyride gondola is open all year. Buses and taxis are readily
available to take you where you want to go.