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If you are planning to take in the sights during the National LMI Forum or extend your stay, check out the following links.

Pacific Centre Mall Directly across the street from the Metropolitan Hotel, Pacific Centre Mall has 140 shops and services such as Harry Rosen, Holt Renfrew, Sport Chek and Coast Mountain Sports.

Robson Street Shops Robson and its side streets feature fine dining, premier fashion stores and services, and an opportunity to 'people watch' from sidewalk cafes. and it's only three blocks from the Metropolitan Hotel.

Stanley Park Just 15 minutes by car from the Metropolitan Hotel, you'll find one of the world's greatest urban parks. Take a walk around the park or rent a bike for the 11 km long trail along Stanley Park Drive . Attractions include the formal Rose Garden, totem poles at Brockton Point, Vancouver Aquarium, the Vancouver Rowing Club, the Lions' Gate Suspension Bridge, Siwash Rock, a water park, and beaches.

Vancouver Aquarium Vancouver 's Aquarium Marine Science Centre is located in Vancouver in world-famous Stanley Park.

Granville Island Granville Island is a small peninsula connected to downtown Vancouver via the Granville Street Bridge . Its huge market place, art galleries and interesting shops are a must-see.

Gastown With its cobbled streets and restored Victorian buildings, Gastown is a pleasant place for strolling, shopping or dining. It also contains some nice malls together with a lot of souvenir shops and street vendors. It is walking distance from the Metropolitan Hotel, less than 10 minutes away.

Vancouver Art Gallery Just one block from the Metropolitan Hotel, the Vancouver Art Gallery features an Emily Carr (1871-1945) exhibition, Canada 's beloved West Coast painter best known for her depictions of the natural landscape and Native cultures of coastal British Columbia .

Queen Elizabeth Theatre, Orpheum, Vancouver Playhouse Check out these venues for the latest in live theatre.

Tourism Vancouver This website is a one-stop location for activities, accommodation and things to see in Vancouver.

Beaches Vancouver is famous for its urban beaches. Take in the sites, sand and sounds of the ocean at these favourite spots.