Vivid Vancouver

Vancouver seamlessly weaves stunning natural scenery with First World efficiency—superlatives inadequately capture its allure.

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You could be sailing in the morning on Vancouver's picturesque Salish Sea, with snow-capped mountains your backdrop—and walk from the waterfront or take the subway to your office in minutes, an electronic stock market board your new backdrop.

I've always felt from my first visit to Vancouver in Canada's British Columbia that the city blends the natural beauty of Europe (because I had always associated snow-capped mountains and pristine lakes with Switzerland) and the conveniences of North America (the language, for one). All in a beautifully wrapped package where abundant fresh air is part of the gift.

"What I love most about Vancouver is the beautiful mix of cosmopolitan city life and nature that's just minutes away! You've got parks, rivers, mountains...so much greenery all around. It's the best of both worlds," says Fil-Canadian Malu Francisco.

Air Canada, the flag carrier of The Great White North and recently adjudged "Best Airline in North America" by Skytrax, now takes you to this vividly beautiful destination, non-stop from Manila four times weekly (Vancouver-Manila flights have the same frequency).