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Tour Vancouver and learn about its British and East Asian character, the Lions Gate, and the Coast Mountains

Tour Vancouver and learn about its British and East Asian character, the Lions Gate, and the Coast Mountains

An introduction to Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, with a focus on its history and geography.
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