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NEIGHBOURHOOD HIGHLIGHTS
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What is so special about Vancouver is that it has it all: mountains, forests, and the ocean! To make the most out of Vancouver, you have to do all the ‘touristy’ things such as walking the Seawall, going to Grouse Mountain, and watching the sunset at English Bay. As there’s only so many days without rain during the winter semester, make sure you make time to go outside on one of the rare sunny days!
DOWNTOWN Downtown Vancouver is a central point for nightlife and the more common ‘touristy’ spots (Gastown, Robson Street, etc.). Try to catch a show with your friends and support your favourite artists when they come to town. If you are in search of a daytime activity, explore Stanley Park and head over to English Bay Beach to catch some sun with takeout from Falafel King. Support small businesses and sightsee! CHINATOWN Chinatown is an ethnically rich neighbourhood teeming with small businesses and restaurants. The community could use support now more than ever, so head 8 4 | VA N C O U V E R
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over and explore this historical neighbourhood. Take some photos at the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden and head over to New Town Bakery & Restaurant and try the custard buns! POINT GREY/KITSILANO These neighbourhoods are common for UBC students to live in, though Kitsilano is the pricier of the two. Kits and Point Grey are home to Jericho and Kitsilano Beaches. On these beautiful beaches, you can catch the sunset or play a game of beach volleyball. Kits and Point Grey are more suburban than some other neighbourhoods closer to downtown, so take a moment to enjoy the weather and have an equally mellow cake and coffee at Breka
