I spent the summer of 2006 working at CTV News- Vancouver. As a journalist from the world's media Mecca, NYC, everyone asked "Why are you here?" The reason is that it lives up to its reputation as one of the best places to live in the world.
Case #1: Natural Scenery
Vancouver is the perfect place to be amazed by nature. The downtown is surrounded by water, has a large forest called Stanley Park, includes several beaches, and on the mainland to the north is three colossal mountains. I
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Vancouver is the gateway city to Vancouver Island and the whole collection of islands to the West (via comfortable and practical Canadian ferries - which offer a ride through... More
Vancouver is a beautiful city with both beautiful Pacific ocean beaches and picturesque mountains. It has wonderful restaurants and plenty to do. Stanley park is definitely a... More
It's a nice clean city with lots to do, but getting around was nerve racking with the traffic and the one-way streets. Unforunately, there wasn't much near our hotel so we had to... More
Part of the fun is weaving your way through Vancouver's outdoorsy and sophisticated sides, and realizing that's why the city ranks as one of the world's most livable places....more
This summer, audiences will hear classic and modern choral works in settings ranging from a lavish California performance hall to a hockey rink in Massachusetts....more