Why choose Vancouver?

Safe, clean, green, and accessible, cosmopolitan Vancouver is strategically situated on the Pacific Rim, halfway between Asia and Europe. North America's third largest port, Vancouver has quickly emerged as a principal crossroads for travel, trade, and international conferences. Linked to the world via direct air service from Europe, Asia, Australia and across North America, delegates can travel easily and efficiently to attend meetings and conferences here.

Long a favoured tourist destination, Vancouver is selected again and again as one of the best cities in the world to live in and visit. In addition to its spectacular setting, surrounded by ocean inlets and snow-covered mountains, the city offers a vast array of intriguing cultural experiences ranging from famous collections of First Nations arts and crafts to some of the best multi-ethnic cuisine to be enjoyed in North America. Endless recreational, cultural and social activities throughout every season provide a welcoming environment for families, business travelers, outdoor enthusiasts, and visitors of every profile.

Vancouver is a gathering place for peoples from across Canada and around the world, and a natural location for bringing the world together for conferences and meetings.

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