<From YVR to downtown VANCOUVER via the Canada Line computer-operated Skytrain, costs about $8, the price of a Transit Day Pass. YVR on Sea Island is an award-winning airport – continually rated one of North America’s finest.>
<It rains a lot in VANCOUVER. In this City of Glass, apartments can run you anywhere from $500,000 for a studio (without a bedroom), to the $$millions. Don’t even think about buying a house – unless you’re a millionaire.>
<Canada Geese can turn up anywhere – from the wealthy West End to downtown streets to Stanley Park.>
<It’s a city with a multitude of marinas & sailors.>
<By mid-September, the trees are already changing colour and the temperature is brisk in the morning, warm in the afternoon. Possibility of showers – anytime.>
<The trees in Stanley Park are massive. For $2, the Pender Street trolley bus #19 will take you there.>
<Dr. Sun Yat Sen park and garden in the heart of Chinatown>
<The Vancouver Aquarium is a winner. It’s one of Canada’s finest, and is known for environmental research.>
<The 80-year-old Burrard Street Bridge is a Vancouver landmark. Recently, the span was given a top-to-bottom renovation. It connects Vancouver with Kitsulano – and offers both sidewalks and bike paths. In a city of bridges, I think this one is the best.>
<I didn’t actually see this, but it does exist – the House on Stilts sculpture>