Vancouver is a young city that boomed in the early 20th century following the construction of the transcontinental railway line and the discovery of gold. The different districts offer a cosmopolitan choice of restaurants featuring cuisine from around the world, and friendly bars serving local brews and wine from the Okanagan region. There’s great shopping to be has in Robson Street, a one-hour historical museum, a gondola ride up Grouse Mountain to see grizzly bears and you can unwind in the beautiful Stanley Park. All this and beaches, a mountain backdrop, whale watching and highly rated golf courses.