Vancouver is made up of a number of distinct cities and districts. Each of these areas has a unique set of characteristics. When amalgamated together into the "Lower Mainland" or "Metro Vancouver" the distinctiveness is blurred. So lets unpack this city and take a look at what makes up our metropolis.
Yaletown: Yaletown begins near Vancouver's football stadium, BC Place, and hockey rink, GM Place, and runs along the south east edge of the downtown core. Yaletown is home to high rise condominiums, and trendy restaurants. Because it is the product of the late 90s, early 2000s property boom everything in this neighborhood has a distinct new feel to it.
Gastown: Gastown is located directly across from Yaletown, on the north east corner of the downtown peninsula. It is the original downtown core of Vancouver, and was labeled a national historic site of Canada in 2009. Tourists generally flock to the steam clock, one of the oldest landmarks in the city, located on the corner of Cambie and Water street. Gastown is home to many gastro-pubs and trendy nightclubs making it the place to be at all hours of the day.
Coal Harbour: The neighborhood of Coal Harbour really epitomizes modern day Vancouver. It overlooks marinas and rowing clubs to the west, the lush greenery of Stanley Park to the north, and the Burrard and Howe street financial district to the south. Coal Harbour is the awe inspiring intersection of city, park, and ocean. A trip to Vancouver isn't complete without a visit to this magnificent area.
North Vancouver: North Vancouver is an urban enclave set across from the rugged North Shore mountains. North Vancouver, or North Van, as the locals call it is a true west coast city. Its well known as an urban escape as it has a strong reputation for excellent hiking and mountain biking trails. If you happen to be in this area, make sure you check out the hiking trails through Lynn Canyon park, and if you are not afraid of heights the Lynn Canyon Suspension bridge.
Kitsilano: Kitsilano is a young up and coming neighborhood on the west side of Vancouver. Demographically, the area is comprised of students and those under 40. It is home to many yoga studios, organic markets, and cafes. LuLu Lemon Athletica calls this area home; the flagship store of the company is planted on Broadway street in this neighborhood.
Burnaby: Burnaby is a suburb located to the east of Vancouver. The telecommunications giant Telus is headquartered here, and many high tech firms such as Electronic Arts, Ballard Power Systems, Rogers, and Eastman Kodak have significant operations here. Vancouver Film Studios and The Bridge studios also call this area home. Simon Fraser University's main campus lies atop of Burnaby Mountain in the northwest corner of the city.
Sam Reynolds is the web-intern extraordinaire at Golden City Rentals, Vancouver's leading provider of furnished apartment and housing rentals. If you looking for furnished apartment rentals, furnished house rentals, or Vancouver corporate housing look no further than Golden City Rentals.
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