Travel Guide Vancouver

Located on the north shore of the Columbia River, Vancouver is often referred to as the suburb of Portland. Perhaps because some of the inhabitants of the city's African-American Albina neighbourhood were expropriated and relocated here during the Second World War. It is in fact an industrial and commercial city in its own right, occupying a superb site where the presence of the river is essential. Its port is accessible to sea-going vessels. Its main resources are the aluminium, wood and paper industry.Downtown Vancouver is a pleasant place to relax for an afternoon with a concert at Esther Short Park, a view of the Salmon Run Bell Tower and a stroll along the Columbia River where the statue of Lilchee, daughter of a Chinook chief, stands.The Farmers Market brings together, from April to October, nearly one hundred and fifty local product and craft sellers. The Clark County Historical Museum is a museum of Vancouver's history through documents, photos, maps and crafts.