VANCOUVER
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Lying supine at the foot of the Coast mountain range and gently bordered by the waters of the Pacific, Vancouver is indeed blessed with a wealth of beautiful natural surroundings. Coupled with an equally textured and cosmopolitan civic landscape, Vancouver is also an international destination with a host of world-class amenities. A vibrant art scene and renowned restaurants a plenty, the lower mainland is a traveller's playground with activities and establishments to fit every budget. With the Winter Olympics set to commence in 2010, Vancouver is readying itself for the heightened interest, attention and excitment the games will undoubtedly bring with this significant international exposure.