| Winter sports fans rejoice - in just a few short | | | | Vancouver Art Gallery. |
| months the opportunity to combine a holiday in | | | | For those looking to take part in a thrill-seeking |
| one of the most interesting cities in the world | | | | adventure of their own, the Capilano Suspension |
| with all things snow-related will arrive in the form | | | | Bridge may well be a must-see. |
| of the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver. | | | | It hangs 230ft above the Capilano River and |
| The Olympic and Paralympic Games in the | | | | those brave enough to traverse it will be treated |
| Canadian city will run from February 12th to 28th | | | | to some spectacular views of the scenery below. |
| and from March 12th and 21st respectively, with | | | | Vancouver is also home to more restaurants and |
| thousands of athletes set to take part in events | | | | bars than you could possibly take in during a |
| ranging from alpine, cross-country and freestyle | | | | two-week holiday - but you could certainly give it |
| skiing to ice hockey, snowboarding, luge and | | | | a good go! Establishments serving up dishes |
| bobsleigh. | | | | ranging from sushi and tapas to local seafood and |
| Almost two million tickets have been made | | | | charcuterie can offer various delights for the |
| available for both Games and with sporting | | | | palate in exchange for a surprisingly low price. |
| contests taking place in eight different venues, | | | | ... and out again |
| there has never been a better time to see | | | | For more sights and experiences, why not take a |
| Vancouver while also enjoying one of the | | | | day trip out of the city? |
| greatest spectacles in the world. | | | | There are many opportunities for excursions to |
| Into the city... | | | | other parts of Canada, including Harrison Hot |
| Vancouver offers much to see and do for | | | | Springs, Victoria, Whistler, Steveston and the |
| tourists, especially those lucky enough to secure | | | | Sunshine Coast. |
| cheap accommodation in the heart of the | | | | You might also want to take boat and air trips in |
| metropolis. | | | | and around Vancouver to see the metropolis and |
| The city is known for its gorgeous parks and | | | | the surrounding region from a different |
| botanical gardens, as well as cultural attractions | | | | perspective. |
| such as the Vancouver Maritime Museum and the | | | | |
