Day 25 - 26-06-2007 Vancouver

I had high hopes for Vancouver. Everyone i've spoken to indicated that i'd enjoy Vancouver more than any of the canadian cities id been to. I was hoping for all of the good points of all the cities. i.e. the Cleanliness and pleasentness of Calgary, the social life and fun plazas of Toronto, and the History of montreal. Instead i got the cleanliness of Toronto, The social life of montreal, and the history of calgary.

As i arrived in Vancouver about 9.30, it gave me a chance to go walkabout as i usually do the first day. I headed for the Main centre about 5 blocks away (ive been so jammy with the hotels, paid about the same (5 pounds more) for a hotel with a king size bed than i would if i was in a room in a hostel). The shopping centre was very uninspiring, the mall resembled Fresney Flace, low suspended ceilings and claustrophobic. I've probably by now seen too many town centres, but comparing to them this city is soulless. Walking back to the hotel by a different route, down Granville Street, you can help notice the amount of boarded up shops and closed down theatres. I think i must be taking the wrong routes in the city. Tomorrow must be better.