Travel and Vacation

Just like in 2008, Vancouver proves the be the best city in the Western Hemisphere, as confirmed by recent Mercer’s study of quality of living in various cities.Every year the company rates 215 cities from around the world to help companies and governments to place their employees on international assignments.

There are 37 criteria in which the 215 cities are compared to New York, which was chosen as the base city with 100 points.The city with the highest quality of living is Vienna (108.6 points), Curych – last year’s no. one – finished second (108 points).By tradition the European cities scored the most. This year only three non-European were able to fit within the top 10: Vancouver and Auckland with 107.4 points shared 4th place and Sydney closing (10th) with 106.3 points.The competition among the top 50 is outstanding when you consider that 47 cities managed to fit between the top city Vienna with 108.6 points and the base city New York with 100 Read more:

It is the largest metropolitan region of Canada which is known for its aesthetic allure and statuesque beauty. More often than not, Vancouver has been rated by its residents as the best place to reside in. As of its significance in tourists, it is a very sought-after place.The Lost Lagoon and seawall walk are located here, along with the Siwash Rock. Within a few miles in the downtown Vancouver, features such as the Grouse, Cypress and Seymour mountains can be located – all having night skiing facilities. A small mystical Island Bowen is located if a 15 minute ferry trip is taken, giving the tourist a view of the rain forests meeting the ocean. Several Ferry trips can help you discover gulf Islands such as the Galiano and Saltspring.Vancouver boasts some of the best nightlife in the country. For a night out in town, young locals and tourists alike visit York Town or the Gas Lamp District where night clubs, cafes and cafes are covered with cobblestone streets of passersby. York Read more: