Best Vancouver Tours from Banff

This Western Canadian coastal city is the third most populated metropolis in the country and often earns praise for its livability and cleanliness. Vancouver originated in 1867 as gastown that sprung up around a logging sawmill and bar. The city is named after British Royal Navy officer George Vancouver and it hosted the 2010 winter olympics. Canada's first nations people have lived in the Vancouver area from 8,000-10,000 years ago. Popular city attractions include Stanley Park, Lions Gate Bridge, Granville Island, Vancouver Art Gallery, Inuksuk at English Bay, Eton Centre, Gastown, Robson Street and Canada Place.