Vancouver and the Lower Mainland
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The
Burrard Bridge in downtown Vancouver connects the downtown peninsula
with the neighbourhood of Kitsilano. This classic art deco decorated
bridge was constructed in the early 1930's as a Depression era 'make
work' project.
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The
skyline of Vancouver continues to change as the city continues to
grow at a rapid pace. As the Greater Vancouver area continues to
grow, so to does its importance as a major Pacific port.
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The
West End of Vancouver is one of the most densely populated neighbourhoods
in North America. High-rise apartment blocks give Vancouver its
instantly recognizable skyline.
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| Only minutes from downtown Vancouver, Alouette Lake serves as a quick get away destination for the areas residents. Golden Ears Provincial Park is where this beautiful lake is found nestled in the mountains on the north side of the Fraser Valley. |
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The
New Westminster Abbey sits on a hillside above the Fraser River
city of Mission. Pastoral paths lead visitors around the monastery
grounds and to a magnificent viewpoint overlooking the Fraser Valley.
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