VANCOUVER OVERVIEW

With water surrounding it on three sides and the majestic mountains of the Coast Range rising in the background, Vancouver is a city with undeniable natural beauty. The third largest in Canada, Vancouver takes a comprehensive approach to ensure a balance between the environmental splendor and the economic and social needs of the citizens. An emphasis on smart planning has helped Vancouver win several awards for innovation and has drawn experts from around the globe to learn more about the city's inventive policies and practices.

Experts aren't the only one visiting the city, as tourists come to take advantage of Vancouver's hospitality and cultural diversity. From the exquisite Sun Yat Sen Garden in Chinatown to the contemporary art on display at The Morris and Helen Belkin Art Gallery on the University of British Columbia campus, there are endeavors for all tastes. And of course the active traveler has several options, including hiking, swimming in the ocean, golf and skiing.

This eclectic mixture extends to the permanent residents of Vancouver, who live in an assortment of differing communities with varying luxury homes that honor the diversity, while contributing to the city's synergy. The whole of the city is greater than its individual parts, which is not an indictment, but rather an infinitely positive trait that has led to it being consistently rated as one of the most livable cities in the world.

Vancouver luxury homes embrace the language of the city by catering to a myriad of lifestyles. Contemporary waterfront retreats invite the impressive landscape inside through walls of glass, estates nearly a century old that recreate the charm of Spanish and Mediterranean architecture, charming traditional homes radiate quality, and majestic mansions fill prestigious neighborhoods. Luxury real estate and differing lifestyles are just a sampling of the mixture that makes Vancouver known for celebrating individuality while also encouraging inclusion in every aspect of the community.