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Snowcapped mountains pierce a blue dream of sky. Rocky shorelines and sandy beaches
fringe busy waterways. Ancient old-growth forests and brilliant flower gardens overflow
with color. Despite sharing this dramatic setting as well as a common history, Vancouver
and Victoria offer two distinct personalities.
Big, brash, and ultramodern, Vancouver lies on Canada's west coast mainland, sand-
wiched between the Coast Mountains and the sparkling Pacific Ocean. With a population
of two million, this is the largest city in British Columbia. Explore gleaming world-class
museums, vibrant nightlife, and creative cuisine here.
