Vancouver

Vancouver's cruise terminal at Canada Place, with its white sail-shaped roof, sits right next to downtown. Stanley Park, a 400-hectare rainforest peninsula, is a short walk or bike ride from the terminal and has a seawall path that loops the entire perimeter. Gastown, the oldest neighbourhood, has cobblestone streets and a steam-powered clock. Granville Island has a public market selling fresh seafood, baked goods, and local produce. The North Shore mountains are visible from the city and reachable by SeaBus ferry. Grouse Mountain has a gondola and hiking. The Capilano Suspension Bridge crosses a canyon 70 metres above the river. Chinatown, one of the largest in North America, has Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden at its centre. Sushi and seafood are Vancouver's strongest food categories. The SkyTrain connects the airport and suburbs. Canadian dollar is the currency.