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Vancouver Downtown

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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Ranked #15 of 153 attractions in Vancouver
Type: Neighbourhoods
Description: More residential than business.
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munich
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25 reviews 25 reviews
16 attraction reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 June 2013 NEW

Vancouver's downtown area is often starck in contrast. while you walz along Robson street to shop for fashion or a hot latte and have a gourmet burger from a food truck on corner of Howe St. only a few blocks over are shelters for homeless people with run-down buildings and yet another few blocks from there you will find the... More

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Manchester
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4 attraction reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 June 2013 NEW

Some great restaurants. The only thing is the amount of homeless people begging and harassing you, and down and outs, scary! Would not go down at night unless there is a few people.Could be a great area with a bit more work. Chinatown very disappointed I love the gateway, however, other than Dr.Sun Yat Sen Garden and Park, boring. Not... More

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Dallas, Texas
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43 reviews 43 reviews
11 attraction reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 June 2013 NEW

lots of construction, lots of tower cranes. lots of tall buildings, people, traffic, great places to eat, people watch. lots of stuff all around. an interesting city to visit. worth the trip.

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Arizona
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23 reviews 23 reviews
15 attraction reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 June 2013 NEW

So much to see and take in. Lots of walking but worth it. We had lunch in the area and enjoyed the light rain.

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Miami, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 June 2013 NEW

From Vancouver to Victoria via Pan Pacific Coach: We were on a cruise returning to Vancouver's Canada Place dock. The coach picked us up right after the cruise, drove to the ferry; drove onto the ferry; passengers go upstairs for 90 min. sailing; reboard the ferry for drive into downtown Victoria. Coach terminal directly behind the Empress Hotel. Above route... More

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Irvine, United Kingdom
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26 reviews 26 reviews
9 attraction reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 June 2013 NEW

We had a total of 4 days in Vancouver to top and tail an Alaska Cruise. It is a bright, modern, cosmopolitan city with a lot of lovely places to visit. We stayed centrally and loved the Downtown area and Gastown and visited Granville Island, Stanley Park and Grouse Mountain. So, what's not to love? Walk one block in the... More

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Texas
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24 attraction reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 June 2013

Downtown Vancouver is very clean and easy to walk around. We were able to get from area to area with ease. Vancouver is a very beautiful city. We thoroughly enjoyed our visit.

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Chelmsford, United Kingdom
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5 attraction reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 June 2013

Loved downtown Vancouver - from the clean architecture on the waterfront, through the bus rides round town, the history of Gastown, the Jimi Hendrix shine and the interesting shops and restaurants of Chinatown.

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Irvine
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 June 2013

My wife and I visited Vancouver for the first time in late May/early June 2013. We stayed for a total of 4 days and visited a lot of what Vancouver has to offer. It is indeed a great place to visit and we enjoyed our time in the City, however, there is a danger that the problem of homelessness (which... More

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Daytona Beach, Florida
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17 attraction reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 June 2013

Vancouver is a beautiful city that's hip,trendy,upscale, except for the homeless problem that seems to be ok with the city.if you look like a tourist be prepared for lots of panhandling.

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