Snowy North Shore peaks rise across the harbor from a forest of glass towers, and the cedars of Stanley Park grow almost to the tide line. Up close, the city is made of small things, like runners and cyclists in their own lanes on the seawall, a little ferry crossing to Granville Island, and stalls of fresh produce in its public market.
Beyond the waterfront, Kitsilano mixes heritage houses with beach volleyball, and Commercial Drive keeps its espresso bars busy all afternoon. Winters are mild and rainy, while summers turn dry and sunny. A Local Friend might walk you to a favorite spot by the water and tell you the story of why they keep going back.
