In most cities, great houses inspire great parties. But some say it's the other way around in Vancouver, where many a dwelling was first mapped on a cocktail napkin. Examples of fine architecture fill the city's neighborhoods. Southwest Marine Drive is the most prestigious address, but the rhododendrons of old Shaughnessy still hide the most imposing homes. The cliff dwellers of Caulfield, Whytecliff, and Gleneagles enjoy the most exciting views.
Good restaurants abound as well.
My personal favorites are the Ivy on Fourth Avenue, which serves the best roast duck in the universe, and the Cannery, which is impossible to beat for great seafood. They are but a couple of the fine eateries you'll find in Vancouver. Living in greater Vancouver is easy, but it's not free. Opportunities do exist in Vancouver, and most doors are open. Unlike the more settled and rigid hierarchies of Canada's great eastern cities, Vancouver welcomes the muscle and talent of newcomers.