British Columbia – 11 Steering Asian-Friendly Places in Vancity
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British Columbia – Asian-Friendly Places in Vancity
Out of all the travels that I’ve had, one of the most read, albeit the most anticipated places is the land of maple and honey in the Western most side of the world. Canada’s one of the countries that I was looking forward to experience! Probably it’s unconsciously because of being able to hear a lot of nice stories from my friends and relatives living in the US and Canada that makes me want to validate it for myself. Being the very first country to have visited in the Americas region, the Canadian province known as British Columbia left an indelible imprint that makes me want crave to experience living in least cold city of this country. Permanently living there, maybe no, but definitely it’ll be nice to be there for a few short years.

Whether you are a traveler, an expat, or just looking to immigrate to British Columbia, Canada – at the bare minimum, you’d definitely want to get an understanding of the diverse kinds of places of interest that may be of importance to you. If there’s one thing that I’ve learned after living out of my home country and moving from one place to another, it is a “must have” to be at a stone’s throw to places that are interesting to you. This’ll not only bring you good emotional states to battle all the homesick vibes, but it’ll also help you easily adapt and understand the culture you’re living in. So, without further ado, let me introduce to you the different sites in British Columbia that gave me all the feels.

Canada Place Vancouver
Official Website: https://www.canadaplace.ca/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CanadaPlace/
TripAdvisor: https://www.tripadvisor.com.sg/Attractions-g154943-Activities-Vancouver_British_Columbia.html

The area now occupied by Canada Place has served as the location for visits from the earliest explorers, the completion of sawmills, the arrival of the first ships to provide lumber to world markets, major immigrations from Asia; the completion of the first transcontinental railway and the arrival of the first train; and the completion of major shipping terminals to support the economy of Western Canada. Read more at: https://www.vancouverheritagefoundation.org/

Vancouver Lookout
Official Website: http://vancouverlookout.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Vancouverlookout/
TripAdvisor: https://www.tripadvisor.co.nz/ShowUserReviews-g154943-d185017-r292456870-Vancouver_Lookout-Vancouver_British_Columbia.html

Once we were in the observation deck we were able to see so many incredible views of Vancouver such as historic Gastown, Coal Harbour. Stanley Park, the Pacific Ocean, the North Shore Mountains and the Olympic Peninsula Mountains. Everywhere we looked there was something more exciting to see. Read more at: https://www.travelgumbo.com/blog/the-vancouver-lookout-tower-at-harbour-centre

Vancouver International Airport
Official Website: https://www.yvr.ca/en/passengers

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VancouverInternationalAirport/
TripAdvisor: https://www.tripadvisor.com/Airport-g181716-qYVR-Richmond_British_Columbia.html

In addition to providing you with a safe and reliable ride, Vancouver taxi companies ensure all drivers receive extensive training through the award-winning TaxiHost training program. Developed in 1996, TaxiHost training includes eight modules ranging from driving with finesse to advanced customer service and transporting people with disabilities. All licensed taxis are allowed to drop-off passengers at YVR, and they will use the meter to determine the fare. If you’re taking a taxi from the airport to your hotel after arriving at YVR, use one of the taxi stands located on Level 2. Taxis operating from the airport are licensed, and will use a zoned fare rate that will depend on your destination. Read more at: https://www.tourismvancouver.com/plan-your-trip/getting-around/getting-to-the-airport/

Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre Seaplane Terminal
Official Website: https://vhfc.ca/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pg/VancouverHarbourFlightCentre/about/
TripAdvisor: https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g154943-d1526095-Reviews-Harbour_Air_Seaplanes-Vancouver_British_Columbia.html

Daily seaplane service linking downtown Vancouver’s burgeoning tech sector with downtown Seattle’s massive tech-industry hub, is ready to take flight starting April 26, say the seaplane operators who will fly the route. B.C.’s Harbour Air and Seattle’s Kenmore Air promised the much-anticipated service from Coal Harbour in Vancouver and Seattle’s Lake Union last fall at the Cascadia Conference, aimed at strengthening business ties between the cities. The “nerd bird” route promises daily downtown-to-down service in an hour. “A Seattle to Vancouver flight has been talked about for decades, and Cascadia finally makes it real,” said Harbour Air president Randy Wright. “It will be used by tech companies, tourism, business, (for) sporting events,” Wright said. “There will be lots of opportunities.” Read more at: https://vancouversun.com/business/local-business/harbour-airs-promised-vancouver-to-seattle-nerd-bird-set-to-take-flight

World Trade Center Vancouver
Official Website: https://www.boardoftrade.com/wtc/vancouver

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/World-Trade-Centre-Vancouver/132382326798711
TripAdvisor: https://www.tourismvancouver.com/activities/free-almost-free/25-free-things-to-do/

Just a 5 minute walk from the downtown core, the World Trade Centre is accessible by float plane, helicopter, seabus, skytrain and bus. At this centre you will notice that there are many different amenities as we are attached to a Convention Centre, Five Star hotel and underground mall...everything you'll ever need for work and play under one roof! Read more at: https://www.meetingselect.com/pages/venuepage.aspx/nl?venueid=42795

Vancouver Pacific Central Station
Official Website: https://www.viarail.ca/en/explore-our-destinations/stations/rockies-and-pacific/vancouver/station

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Pacific-Central-Station/138496546178394
TripAdvisor: https://www.tripadvisor.com.my/Attraction_Review-g154943-d1952467-Reviews-Pacific_Central_Station-Vancouver_British_Columbia.html

Travelling from Vancouver to Jasper by train past mountain peaks, thick forests and crystal clear lakes, the Rocky Mountaineer is quite rightly ranked as one of the world’s most epic – and luxurious – rail journeys. It’s been top of my train travel wishlist for years, but this is a bucket list tick that will cost you. Read more at: https://www.ontheluce.com/vancouver-to-jasper-by-train-via-rail/

Port of Vancouver
Official Website: https://www.portvancouver.com/cruise/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CanadaPlace/?rf=186718034709114
TripAdvisor: https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g154943-d155664-r582031585-Canada_Place-Vancouver_British_Columbia.html

The Port of Vancouver is calling the 2019 cruise season the largest ever for cruise passengers despite earlier this year projecting that the year would be the second largest in the 33 years since cruise ships started docking in Vancouver. Read more at: https://www.vancourier.com/news/port-of-vancouver-claims-record-year-for-cruise-passengers-1.23994193

Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival
Official Website: https://vancouversbestplaces.com/events-calendar/cherry-blossom-festival/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VancouverCherryBlossomFestival/
TripAdvisor: https://www.tripadvisor.com.sg/AttractionProductReview-g154943-d18271503-Vancouver_City_Tour_with_Cherry_Blossom_Festival_Private-Vancouver_British_Columbi.html

As testament to their beauty and abundance, numerous Instagram accounts have popped up documenting this annual explosion of pink in Vancouver and around the world. And Vancouver’s @cherryblossommadness offers a voyeuristic, tongue-in-cheek look at the extent people go to to capture that perfect, IG-worthy snap. To get your own ‘Gram on, check out this neighbourhood map to scout out potential locales. This rich resource includes information on the variety of cherry tree (Kanzan, Akebono, Ichiyo etc.) and when it is expected to bloom in addition to hundreds of exact locations around the Lower Mainland. Read more at: https://liv.rent/blog/2019/03/best-way-to-discover-vancouver-cherry-blossoms/

Downtown Vancouver Area
Official Website: https://vancouver.ca/news-calendar/downtown.aspx

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/downtownvan/
TripAdvisor: https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g154943-d501708-Reviews-Vancouver_Downtown-Vancouver_British_Columbia.html

Once you’re done exploring the market, either bike back across the Burrard Street Bridge or take your bike on board one of False Creek’s colorful Aquabus ferry boats to be transported across the water back into downtown. Once there, make your way to Coal Harbor to return your bike rental from the shop where you picked it up. Read more at: http://www.sidetrackedtravelblog.com/blog/48-hours-in-vancouver

St. Paul's Parish
Official Website: http://www.stpaulsindianchurch.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/St-Paul-Indian-Church-North-VancouverBC/362718257125900?nr
TripAdvisor: https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g6483328-d8595260-r376890998-St_Paul_s_Church-Kitwanga_Kitimat_Stikine_District_British_Columbia.html

One of the oldest churches in Greater Vancouver is proving to be a good metaphor for Oblate Father “Tap” Kurudeepan’s homilies. Spiritual renovation is ever a work in progress, and so is St. Paul’s Indian Catholic Church. “It is a continual cleansing and repairing,” said Father Tap of both the 134-year-old church and the spiritual life. St. Paul’s began as a mission church built in 1868 by Squamish First Nations and Oblate missionaries. In 1884, it was replaced by the current building and named Sacred Heart Church, then renamed St. Paul’s after extensive construction in 1909. Read more at: https://bccatholic.ca/news/catholic-van/souls-are-works-in-progress-and-so-is-st-pauls-church

Lonsdale Quay Market
Official Website: https://lonsdalequay.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LonsdaleQuay/
TripAdvisor: https://www.tripadvisor.com.my/Attraction_Review-g181717-d185022-Reviews-Lonsdale_Quay_Market-North_Vancouver_British_Columbia.html

Take a 15 minute Sea Bus ride from downtown Vancouver to this magic place called Lonsdale Quay Market. The market is home to more than 50 specialty shops, restaurant and a brewery! You can catch a stunning view of downtown Vancouver from the market. I have been going to the Sea Bus stop for many years to go to the grouse mountain (look up the Grouse Grind). I never knew there was a market here. Until one day, my friend told me about this place. The biggest seller for me was that there is a brewery in the market. Read more at: https://www.spottedbylocals.com/vancouver/lonsdale-quay-market/