Here is the famous Vancouver Lookout Viewing Deck in the background, viewed from Gastown, Vancouver, Canada.
all part of viewing Vancouver. Photo by Michael Reiss
People come to Vancouver for many reasons, including a departure or arrival from a cruise, to experience the sheer beauty of the place?-with mountains, connected to the sea, for the excellent food?with every gourmet or ethnic option available, and for the people, being so welcoming and hospitable.
And while visiting Vancouver, it is a good idea to take a tour to get oriented. At least three options for touring come to mind.
One unique option for touring is to engage Alfred Esmeijer or his assistant with Vancouver Private Tours.
Alfred can pick you up at the airport, cruise terminal or hotel and whisk you immediately on to a custom-guided tour. This is VIP treatment?at your own pace?complete with fascinating and personalized information and stories about the places, people and culture of the ethnically diverse city of Vancouver. Riding in his ultra-comfortable 4-wheel drive vehicle we made several stops including Vancouver?s Chinatown where Alfred bought use warm apple turnovers at a famous Chinese dumpling shop.
Alfred fromVancouver Private Tours bought use warm apple turnovers at a famous Chinese dumpling shop. Photo by Michael Reiss
Alfred includes the typical sights including Stanley Park, downtown, and Granville Island, but he goes beyond the usual spots?into neighborhoods on the edge of the city, lik...