This Is The Place-A Perfect Summer Getaway

Vancouver-British Columbia, Canada

A storefront window displays a neon sign reading 'This is the Place,' alongside a map of Vancouver, British Columbia, and a t-shirt featuring a red maple leaf and 'Canada' text.

June worked out to be the perfect weather month to visit the Pacific Northwest. While we were in Portland, Oregon, my grandson and I decided to rent a car. It was an easy five hour drive up to Vancouver, Canada and the weeks weather report was warm and sunny.

Map showing the route from Portland, Oregon to Vancouver, Canada, highlighting a distance of 316 miles.
Interstate 5 from Portland to Vancouver

The decision to visit Vancouver was an easy “yes” for me. Growing up in Buffalo NY, we used to walk over the Bridges into Canada. There wasn’t the “big deal border crossing” of today’s world to deal with. I know many of us yearn for those simpler times. Anyways, Toronto was close and we often visited for parks, shopping, concerts and more. So, I was anxious to visit Canada’s west coast city and its stunning scenery.

Our hotel was in the heart of the downtown area. After checking in I was ready for a walk, I would like to invite all of you to come along.

You can view the waterfront on the Vancouver Harbor or False Creek. The ferries are a common means of transportation to the Science Center and Granville Island.

A view of modern skyscrapers along the waterfront in Vancouver, British Columbia, featuring boats in the marina and a clear blue sky.
Ferry rides in Vancouver
View of modern buildings and the Science World dome in Vancouver, British Columbia, with boats in the foreground and a clear blue sky.
Science Center global building
A waterfront view in Vancouver, Canada, featuring a wide pathway alongside a river, with pedestrians walking and a bridge overhead. The background shows city buildings and boats on the water.
Waterfront Walkway-Vancouver BC

The city building are a mix of modern and traditional architecture.

Historic buildings in downtown Vancouver featuring a mix of modern and traditional architecture under a clear blue sky.
Rooftop garden
Historic building in Vancouver featuring the 'Steamworks Brewing Co' signage, showcasing a mix of modern and traditional architecture.
Traditional building on Vancouvers waterfront
View of the Vancouver Lookout tower between two buildings against a clear blue sky.
Look out tower in Vancouver Canada
A view of modern skyscrapers and the BC Place stadium in Vancouver, Canada, with a construction crane visible in the foreground under a cloudy sky.
Downtown Vancouver Canada-Rogers Arena

These are floating homes, the ultimate in waterfront living. They are built off site and moved to the dock. Once they are placed they are not movable by motor.

View of floating homes along the water in Vancouver, Canada, with modern high-rise buildings in the background under a clear blue sky.
Floating homes

A block away from the sea wall is Water Street and Cordova. There you can find a part of history, shops, restaurants, transportation and more.

The Canadian Pacific Rail, now known as the Station has been on Cordova Street since 1912.

Historic Canadian Pacific Railway building in Vancouver, featuring large columns and a brick facade.
1912 Canadian Rail building
Interior view of a historic train station in Vancouver, featuring high ceilings, columns, and people walking through the concourse.
1912 Canadian Pacific Rail building

Here are some of the random sites making Vancouver one of the top “livable” cities.

A street sign indicating a public washroom is two blocks away, with a sign for Water Street in the background and historic red brick buildings.
Public washroom
Graffiti on a brick wall in Vancouver, Canada, featuring the phrase 'THROW UP A GROWN UP' in bold letters against a colorful background.
Building street art
A vibrant alleyway in Vancouver featuring modern buildings and colorful hanging lanterns.
Alley art
A busy street scene in downtown Vancouver showcasing modern architecture, with a public transit bus and pedestrians.
Public transportation
Street view of a shopping area in Vancouver, featuring a candy store called 'Olde Tyme Candy Shoppe' and a shop named 'Silver Gallery', with pedestrians walking by.
Old Time candy shoppe Vancouver
A lifesize bear statue dressed in a pink Mountie uniform stands at the entrance of a store. The store door has an 'OPEN' sign visible behind the bear, with various items displayed in the window.
Gift shop welcome bear

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Sending smiles your way 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂

Alice DeForest

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5 thoughts

  1. I’m not crazy about high rise, but it’s a fine-looking city, isn’t it? Good friends have a daughter living there and will be visiting again this summer. Many thanks for the link, Alice xx

  4. This was an interesting tour around Vancouver. A close friend of mine stays there but I haven’t seen this part of the city in her pictures.

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