Every city has an exciting past and intriguing present waiting to be explored. Canadian Cities takes young readers on a tour of the nation's capitals and major cities, exploring topics such as the people, how to get there, and what the climate is like. Excerpted from Vancouver: Gateway to the Pacific by Jill Foran All rights reserved by the original copyright owners. Excerpts are provided for display purposes only and may not be reproduced, reprinted or distributed without the written permission of the publisher.