Gastown, the oldest area of downtown, is ok, but quite a few of the shops sell t-shirts and other items geared toward tourists. Vancouver has the second largest population of Chinese immigrants in North America, thus Chinatown is worth a look with shops selling various wares and foods. The highlight of my visit was Stanley Park, which is a penninsula complete with bike/jogging path and other cool things to see. Nightlife has a lot to offer with various bars, pubs, clubs within walking distance of downtown.Quick Tips: Ok, kids. The guidebooks warn you about the riff raff between Gastown and Chinatown. I agree that it is best to avoid that area if you can. However, you can safely navigate
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