Having grown up in Seattle, Vancouver seems rather similar and not too exciting to visit. But the city is amazingly beautiful and features a number of activities to keep you happily occupied. For those folks who are new to the Pacific Northwest region, you'll be impressed with the extensive display of nature within the city itself and the diversity of environments that can be reached in under a half hour's drive.
It's best to not make too much of an itinerary when planning your visit to Vancouver, since much of the town's appeal is wandering about and enjoying its charm. Stanley Park is a must for outdoors enthusiasts, but the true highlight of Vancouver is enjoying its people, natural beauty, and easy pace of life.
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Vancouver is pretty large, and you'll find having a car is necessary for some nearby destinations. They have a fairly extensive monorail system, but it's geared more to moving the locals from the city center to outlying residential neighborhhods. For getting around Stanley Park nothing beats renting a bike and lopping around the peninsula.