Tourist places to visit on Canadian Vancouver Island

Arabiaweather.com - Ismail Qasimi - As one of the large global cities, the Canadian city of Vancouver attracts about 8 million visitors annually, and perhaps what makes it so distinguished is that it combines culture and picturesque nature.

Nestled on the mountains of British Columbia's West Coast, Vancouver boasts an impressive array of museums, theaters, and art galleries, not to mention natural attractions, beaches, waterfront walks, and a harbor.

In this list is a group of the best tourist places to visit in Vancouver:

whistler

A popular resort located in a mountainous area in the north of the coast, it is one of the best skiing destinations in the world and has many hiking trails among the amazing terrain.

Harrison Hot Springs

The Springs is located in the southern part of Lake Harrison, east of Vancouver, and is a small village and wonderful resort that attracts visitors to enjoy the warm mineral baths, in addition to a host of other activities.

Butchart Gardens

Wonderful and very popular gardens with their stunning natural beauty, flowers, fountains and statues that adorn them. They are located at the Strait of Georgia towards Vancouver Island.

Grouse Mountain

It is located about a quarter of an hour outside the city of Vancouver and is one of the most popular places throughout the year, as it provides outdoor activities such as skiing, hiking and wandering among the wildlife reserve.

Bowen Island

It is considered one of the most beautiful natural places and hiking destinations in the vicinity of Vancouver, and it can be reached by ferry or water taxi and there are a number of sandy beaches and water and mountain sports activities.

Squamish amusement park

It is located north of Vancouver, and it is an open-air recreational city with unique landscapes and adventures such as climbing, waterfalls, sea gondolas, and others.

Historic Steveston Village

It is an old village located at the mouth of the Fraser River, where visitors can enjoy many activities such as boat trips to watch whales, or fishing, especially salmon, which is one of the historical activities in the city.