Attracting almost 8 million yearly tourists, Stanley Park is one of Vancouver’s favourite spots for outdoor recreation. Surrounded by waters, this 405-acre green oasis is a natural West Coast rainforest that offers many unforgettable experiences including beautiful walks, gorgeous wildlife and Canada’s largest aquarium. The natural beauty of Vancouver hasn’t gone unnoticed. Known as the ‘Hollywood of the North’ due to its billion dollar film and tv industry, Vancouver has been the backdrop to films such as Godzilla, Planet of the Apes, Twilight and X-men!
Not only does the stunning city receive a whopping 15 million tourists every year, but it is home to people from all over the globe. Being one of the ethnically and linguistically diverse cities in Canada, about 40% of the population of Vancouver is foreign born and 52% of its residents are not native English speakers. This makes for an absolute culture hub of a city. There are so many unique traditions, celebrations, flavours, and artistic treasures. The city is brimming with a plethora of independent contemporary art galleries including the non-profit Access Artist Run Centre, the Asian focused Centre A and the local Equinox Gallery.
As for the food? To die for. Famous for its fresh local seafood, especially its world renowned Pacific Northwest salmon, and its love for craft beer, Vancouver is Canada's culinary capital. Many also consider the city to be the best for Asian cuisine in all of North America. This comes as no surprise as Vancouver has the highest percentage of Asians per capita of any North American city and its historic Chinatown is one of the largest. If you happen to know a friend, family or couple visiting the widely celebrated city of Vancouver, Gifting Owl has got you covered for the perfect present with a wide variety of once in a lifetime experiences.
Leave behind your fears of buying a boring gift this year with Gifting Owl. No matter what your special giftee is interested in, Gifting Owl has sensational experiences bound to have your giftee boasting to all their friends upon arriving home. For a fantastic introduction to the charismatic city, gift them the Vancouver Sightseeing Group Tour. This affordable 4-hour tour is led by a personal guide ready and armed with all the insider knowledge that will have your giftee thinking like a local in no time. With a morning or afternoon option, this carefully curated tour features incredible destinations from the scenic views of Coal Harbour from Canada Place to the many authentic experiences to be had in the vibrant Chinatown. The tour even includes a stop at the majestic Stanley Park with all 400 hectares of this urban park oasis to explore. Another great introductory Vancouver tour on offer is the Vancouver City Tour & The Lookout. This tour places an emphasis on the city’s marvelous architecture and finishes the day off with guests experiencing Vancouver from 169 metres above it all at the Vancouver Lookout. For a quick experience perfect for families, look no further than the FlyOver Canada Flight Simulator Ride. In this amazing virtual flight ride your giftees will "take off" into a huge domed screen to enjoy a breathtaking flight across Canada's most spectacular sights. The motion seating and special effects including wind, scents and mist combine to make guests feel as if they are truly flying.
For a taste of the outdoor adventure Vancouver is known for, the Grouse Mountain & Capilano Suspension Bridge Park Tour is a must. Immerse your giftee in the natural wonders that this jam packed day of excitement offers. Your giftee will be exhausted after experiencing everything including Grouse Mountain, the thrilling suspension bridge, the cliff walk, the treetops adventure, zip lining and more. Whilst exploring this fascinating area on all these adventures your giftee will be in awe of the surrounding fauna and flora. Just make sure they don't cross paths with any bears!
Gifting Owl has got you covered for unforgettable Vancouver experiences no matter what kind of giftee you are buying for. All Gifting Owl vouchers are fully interchangeable so your gift can't go wrong. Happy gifting!
