Vancouver - Canada

[Kramer]

So..
Rate Vancouver.. I give it a 10

special thanks to all those who took these pics
including Dylan, Grant, Ranier Meadows
if anyone else has taken some of these and I didnt mention you then speak up!
and feal free to post more pics!

http://ca.geocities.com/christopholous@rogers.com/images/vancouver10.jpg

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http://ca.geocities.com/crmailloux@rogers.com/Skyline.jpg

http://ca.geocities.com/crmailloux@rogers.com/vancouver343.jpg

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[calgaryguy]

8.5

I love the density and the sheer size of it.

But it lacks a major tower to anchor the skyline.

If they could add a quality 600-800 footer somewhere down there, Id give it a 9.5 easy.

[Tony 175]

Its like an endless sea of residential skyscrapers!!!:D
Me like.
But I also agree with Calgaryguy. Its missing that "super" skyscraper. Other than that I like.

8/10

[Chris]

very hideous architecture 5/10

[mimil]

beautiful natures, lots of skyscrapers for it's size,
and I love Lion's gate bridge.....so, 10/10. ;)

It's the coolest city in Canada, I think.

[De Snor]

No doubt , the nr. 1 in Canada

Should be renamed into "Condo City" :D

[supercees]

Nott bad, but I am not much impressed by the architecture..... So it will be a 6...

[X-seed 4000]

Pro: density and a very good number of high-rises for its size.

Con: the architecture is pretty bad in many areas, and it needs taller buildings.

Overall:6.5/10

[Jeff from Winnipeg]

That second pic is hideous, but it shows real density. It is still one of the best this country has. So ->8/10 Keep on pushing those height limits Vancouver!

I still can't believe 1 Wall Centre won skyscraper of the year last year... :?

[Steely Dan]

vancouver is the friggin' textbook example of a city that needs more height in its skyline, the density and scope are very impressive and the natural setting is super-dope, but them buildings are all too stubby. upwards vancouver, reach for the skies.

7/10

my rating could greatly improve if vancouver built some tallies.

[SteelCity32]

a well balanced skyline

8/10

[ktulhu]

a supertall would diminish the entire skyline. what makes vancouver's skyline so unique is the uniformity of the height (as well as the sheer number) of tall buildings in the downtown core. it may not break any records, but it's my favorite on the west coast. when you're inside it, you really feel like you're in a big city. moreso than even seattle, sf, or la, imo.

[Rainier Meadows]

6/10 for the amount of structures - +2 for setting = 8/10

Vancouvers size and density outweighs it's lack of height IMO - The towers seem to go on forever - I agree they need a centerpiece tower though!

[DaninTO]

9/10, but something that makes Vancouver unique in its skyline wouldn't hurt. I believe Shaw Tower will make an impact though.

[SUNNI]

i give it a 8, nice skline, but abit dull.....

[giallo]

It's my city so I won't vote. I feel that some taller building should be built. I wouldn't want anything past 750ft though.

[Dean]

Good density and a nice setting, but hideously uninspireing buildings. Just too many balconies for me and all the same common mid rise towers. Someone needs to have a word to your architects.

5/10.

Cheers

Dean - Melbourne

[Bobdreamz]

Vancouver is stunning....remove the mountains and most would mistake it for Manhattan!...but I have to agree with others here...the city needs a new super tall to balance out the skyline and give it some definition...overall an 8.5/10....build some tall buildings!

[Kaneda]

Hmmm never seen pictures of Vancouver before....

In a strange way it reminds me of Panama City. But I think Panama City is better, there are too many buildings of the same size in Vancouver, soo I'll give it 5.5/10....

[SluuugRadio]

Imagine how awesome Vancouver would look with three 700-800 foot skyscrapers spread throughout that dense area.

[parody24]

Vancouver is one of my favorite cities on Earth due to its
gorgeous, unbeatable setting. The condo towers sure rate a
10. But, the financial district is missing the height I need to
be blown away and to make an impression. So, my overall
skyline rating is an 8/10.

[Eddy]

Nice skyline...but something is missing (financial district) ;)

[renell]

i like its density, but none really stands out. 7/10

[ryanr]

Ah, my future home....;)

City looks beautiful...9.5 for the city.

But for the skyline....7/10 lacks height and design...:(
It's a bit dull.

Edit: I had "density", but i took it off. This city has DENSITY!!

[Tony 175]

I think this skyline is pretty dense. Its just that there is really nothing sticking out of it.

[Kramer]

more pics!

http://ca.geocities.com/crmailloux@rogers.com/11vancouver01-24_03_2002-med.jpg

http://ca.geocities.com/crmailloux@rogers.com/11vancouver15-09_2001-med.jpg

http://ca.geocities.com/crmailloux@rogers.com/11vancouver-29_06_2001.jpg

http://ca.geocities.com/crmailloux@rogers.com/1vancouver-wallcentre2.jpg

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Taken by a forumer during the Queens visit :cool:
http://ca.geocities.com/crmailloux@rogers.com/queenvisit.jpg

http://ca.geocities.com/crmailloux@rogers.com/Vancouver-City4.jpg

[Hacksaw]

9/10 for the density, but it really needs some height.

[MrTall]

That's gotta be one of the most impressive skylines in the World. Forget height. With that sort of density and size you don't need any extra height. In fact, "putting in a few 800 footers" would actually stuff it.

The architecture is pretty neat too. Yeah, we all know that condo's don't make the best looking towers but there are just WAY too many buildings here to look at individuals.

It's an absolute forest!!!!!!!!!9.5/10

PS. I'm coming over!:D

[Blah]

Very dense, but not much height and the buildings are ugly.

Still, the density for a city of 2 million is impressive. Quite a nice setting as well. 7.5/10

[kiku99]

very dense skyline. But not enough height...and all buildings look similar to one another. 7/10

[CtrlAltDel]

8.5/10
The density is so amazing. But this world class city just needs some nice landmark towers. Some tall reflective glass buildings would look amazing next to the ocean, with the colours of the sunset reflecting on the glass. Imagine a Bank of China in the skyline...yummy.

[DrumCorpsAlum]

A little too condo-ish. Needs more height. As for the new-lookingness of the skyline, that adds somewhat to the appeal. 6.5/10.

[ganjavih]

Vancouver, like Toronto, has been cursed with a lot of ugly buildings from the 60s and 70s. The newer highrises are gradually diluting them out and it IS improving. But I couldn't help but feel that Vancouver's built up environment didn't do its gorgeous natural surroundings justice. Also, it's time to lift that silly height restriction. A couple of 800 footers would make a world of difference.

7.5 (should be lower but it has great density)

[schmidt]

http://members.rogers.com/crmailloux/143183.jpg

If all THIS KIND buildings were destroyed the city's skyline would look much cooler, cleaner and modern.
WTF are these buildings? Are they still U/C, are they going to put some glass or what?

But I still like it, rockies in the back give a spectacular look to the city and well, 8...

If the buildings I mentioned were demolished, 9.0

[Wu-Gambino]

Great natural surrondings, needs HEIGHT! 7

[London™]

I used to live in Vancouver and know what to say for one of the most awesome city in the word's skyline.. give 10/10 :D

[coldstar]

Vancouver is one of my most favorite cities on earth.
Its skyline looks like Hong Kong. (Hongcouver)
but much cleaner. 9/10

[dutchmetal]

Visited Vancouver little while ago, absolutly great city. Not to much impressed by the diversity of the architecture, but I gave it an 8!

Also nice to see a that lot of those u/c towers I saw back then now grew to big towers! :D

Stayed at the hotel Vancouver! That's a beautifull building! The skyscraper next to it at 666th Burrard street is awesome as well!

[BGT]

6/10

[puer]

I love Vancouver and know it well. It has an amazing skyline especially when compared to Portland. It's hard to believe they both have the same metro populations.

[weirdo]

it looks nice. 8/10

[Kramer]

I took this one :D
http://members.rogers.com/mcorp/pano.jpg

[weirdo]

well done kramer.

[alex3000]

I love Vancouver.
9/10

[MiCH]

Incredible density. Nice residential buildings too. 9/10.

[weirdo]

i found this cool vancouver photo in photos.ph. photo taken by Danny Lao
http://www.photos.ph/image/15407.jpg

[fox1]

it looks chinese in many photos... mainly for some hideous aprtment eyesore after another. most of the office towers are unimaginative. the natural scenery is breathtaking. the buildings are not impressive.

5

[pwright1]

Nice, clean and dense but I believe nothing over 500' tall. 7

[David]

But I still like it, rockies in the back give a spectacular look to the city and well, 8...

Those are the Coast Mountains. The Rockies are about 500 kilometres away.

[DrJoe]

There's no bloody height....until there is i won't respect it.

[Fabio]

8.5/10
Nice skyline, but it has to many condo buildings which looked the same.

[liberty05]

horrid architecture.............blahhhhhhhhhh..........no height and all the buildings are the same height which i do not like at all. Not as impressive as everyone makes it out to be. lucky getting a 5.

[pwright1]

Not much height but definately one of the most exciting downtowns in North America. Tons of nightlife, world class stores, great restaurants, beautiful people, the scenery, the weather, Stanley Park, great jazz. What more can you ask for. Definatley one of the top cities in North America. ;)

[ganjavih]

It's disappointing to see all the negative comments about Vancouver's architecture... but I would have to agree. I found it quite underwhelming. It is getting better though... the worst period is over.

This is one of my favourite pics of Vancouver... gorgeous!

http://skyscraperpage.com/gallery/data/529/1vancouver-skyline01.jpg

[Gustavo]

6/10

[al_viper]

You have to visit Vancouver and compare it to other cities in north america to see that it has one of the most amazing skylines! The pictures do not do it justice. I have visited many cities around the world and Vancouver's skyline is one of the best (and getting better).

[DrJoe]

You have to visit Vancouver and compare it to other cities in north america to see that it has one of the most amazing skylines! The pictures do not do it justice

That is true with every city...of course its more wowing in person...and in my opinion Vancouver dosent rank up there because the buildings are way to short compared to many other North American cities,everything looks the same, and those that are different are just giant concrete slabs...the city itself is cool, but the skyline like many other people have said just isnt all that great.

But like i said before the city itself is cool and worth the trip.

[Chibcha2k]

looks like an awesome place to visit and to live.......but dunno.....has something that makes me love it very mux but the lack of signature towers, make me dislike it......8/10

[giallo]

I agree with Dr.Joe on the height issue. All it needs is a couple nice 600ft+ towers sticking out. I do somewhat disagree on the apartment towers. The westend has slabs but the new towers are very slick and sexy!

[waterloo]

Pyongchang lost to Vancouver im so sad.....T_T. 8/10

[mr.x2]

Originally posted by al_viper

You have to visit Vancouver and compare it to other cities in north america to see that it has one of the most amazing skylines! The pictures do not do it justice. I have visited many cities around the world and Vancouver's skyline is one of the best (and getting better).


I agree. I've lived in Vancouver for more than 20 years, and have visited many other cities. This city has a lot to offer, and these pictures absolutely don't justify it.

For starters, Vancouver is the western gateway to Canada. It has the second largest Chinatown in North America, and has been named world's second most livable city for 3 times in a row. There's a lot to do in Vancouver, and is really multicultural. The architecture is also beautiful.

- two 600 foot buildings will be built in Vancouver
- Vancouver's building code is much much more strict than the national code meaning better quality.
- the city is full of parks, and public arts
- it's the Host City of the 2010 Winter Olympics "the Sea To Sky Games"
- the Coast Mountains give the city a beautiful backdrop
- North America's best airport and world's third best - the airport is like a museum
- best convention centre in the world


This city gives you very high quality, doesn't focus much on quantity.

AND the city has a 600 foot height building restriction. Why? To preserve the backdrop of the mountains. It's the right thing to do, and here's the architecture of the city:


Canada Place - World Trade Centre, cruise ship terminal, theatre, convention centre, hotel
http://www.portvancouver.com/cruise/images/popup_terminallocations.jpg


Science World
http://www.mitacs.math.ca/focs02/local_files/science%20world.jpg


BC Place Stadium (60,000 capacity, main stadium for 2010 Olympics)
http://www.findfamilyfun.com/bcplacestadium1a.jpg
- the cauldron for the 2010 Winter Olympics will be on the roof rim, meaning the largest Olympic cauldron ever
-first indoor winter olympic opening ceremonies



approved Crystal Tower (550 feet)
http://www.building.ca/covon02.jpg
- North America's first automated parking lot


-a new 500,000 square foot convention centre, for $505 million

- the Olympic Village will be built on the other side of False Creek, from the old developed Expo '86 lands.



In fact, I'm not going to show you what we have to offer. I invite you to the XXI Olympic Winter Games in 2010. We'll see you under the dome on February 12, 2010, and you'll see how much and how beautiful this city is, along with North America's biggest and very beautiful ski resort, Whistler.

When the International Olympic Committe was in Vancouver last March, they commented how beautiful this city was, and how the quality of life was so good.


See you in 2010!

[Þróndeimr]

Vancouver is a very beautiful city, but the skyline is looks to same, the hights of the skyscraper is the same, and it becomes a bitt of boring! sorry! but the future looks great, we need some to reach new hights and some few of them taller that the sorrounding Buildings. 6.5/10

[mr.x2]

I should also mention that Vancouver has the most skyscrapers per capita in North America, and it has the most dense square mile in North America, the downtown West End.

[DrJoe]

i dont know about it having the most dense sqaure mile in NA...im thinking that would belong to New York or maybe Chicago.

[fmulder]

Originally posted by mr.x2

- best convention centre in the world


-a new 500,000 square foot convention centre, for $505 million



Sorry, but IMO, San Diego is better. Try 1.7 million square feet. If you've been there for Comic-Con, it is simply awesome, plus awesome weather, terrific enviornment.

But Vancouver is tyte, no doubt. The best looking skyline on the west coast. Although Vancouver is not a mega city, the skyline gives a Manhattan-like impression, even though obviously the buildings aren't as tall as NYC. Still, Vancouver gets a 10/10 from me.

[GeorgeCostanza2]

Originally posted by fmulder

Sorry, but IMO, San Diego is better. Try 1.7 million square feet. If you've been there for Comic-Con, it is simply awesome, plus awesome weather, terrific enviornment.

But Vancouver is tyte, no doubt. The best looking skyline on the west coast. Although Vancouver is not a mega city, the skyline gives a Manhattan-like impression, even though obviously the buildings aren't as tall as NYC. Still, Vancouver gets a 10/10 from me.

San Diego?

[fmulder]

Originally posted by GeorgeCostanza2

San Diego?

Have you seen San Diego's convention center? Over 1,100,000+ square feet of function space compared to only 553,000 square feet for the Vancouver Convention Centre. VCC is nothing to sneer at, but the SDCC is simply awesome.

[fmulder]

Originally posted by mr.x2

I should also mention that Vancouver has the most skyscrapers per capita in North America

Actually, Miami Beach and Arlington, Virginia have more skyscrapers per capita than Vancouver. Honolulu, Hawaii does too, though it's not actually part of North America.

[Big!]

very dense
but... there aren't nice towers!
:mad:

6/10

[GeorgeCostanza2]

Quote from Skyscrapers.com
"Per capita, no city in North America has as many residential high-rises as does Vancouver"

[fmulder]

Originally posted by GeorgeCostanza2

Quote from Skyscrapers.com
"Per capita, no city in North America has as many residential high-rises as does Vancouver"

I would say that quote is true when you limit the definition to residential high-rises only. But it is true that Vancouver does not have the most skyscrapers(of all types combined) per capita in North America.

Also from Skyscrapers.com
http://www.skyscrapers.com/re/en/bu/sk/st/ma/ci/

"Most Skyscrapers per Population
# City Population Buildings People*
1. Benidorm 51,873 310 167
2. Miami Beach 89,575 119 752
3. Honolulu 378,155 431 877
4. Hong Kong 6,724,900 6,943 968
5. Singapore 3,490,356 3,421 1,020
6. Arlington 189,927 168 1,130
7. Vancouver 577,772 491 1,176

Minimum of 100 buildings per city
* = Average number of people per building (rounded)"

[MysticDreamer]

I'm a little biased since I've been living in Vanocuver for the past two years. Still, this city amazes me everyday...I just love everything about it.

You have to see the city at night to really apreciate how awesome the skyline is!!!

I do agree with the fact that there is alarge share of hedious buildings though...but there are some really swwet 600 footers coming up really soon!! :D

8/10

[SeeMacau]

Very dense skyline

8.5/10

[Weerez]

6/10. Great density and location, but lacks height. Needs a "tall" something that stands out!.:)

[PegRules04]

Was in Vancouver last summer and it's an awesome place. Seems like there's a new residential highrise going up on every second corner. Was amazed that the tallest building was only 40-something floors. Cause it's in an earthquake zone?? Love the Wall Centre though. 7.5

[bohemian|senses]

There are many reasons why Vancouver doesn't have taller buildings. It's not like this 2.5 million city, third largest in Canada, and second largest port in north America can't afford to have much taller buildings...height restrictions because of the mountain views, the zone is expected to suffer from one of the most powerful earthquakes in the history of humanity, etc, etc...

Despite the fact that there are no considerably large buildings, I still think it's skyline is very beautiful and impressive. The density and the background make it one of the most beautiful cities in North America. Too bad it is cursed with concrete blobs from the 60's! Hateful slabs that should be destroyed without giving it a second thought...they should also impale the heads of the 'architects' who 'designed' such aberrant strcutures! :D We keep our hopes up though...a 600 footer has been aproved, and some other 'taller' buildings--for Vancouver standards--are being build pretty soon...hopefully before the Olympics, when we receive the whole world and the city gets the attention it deserves!

Anyway...I'm biased beacause I live here, and love it to death, so I'll go ahead an give it a 10/10! :D

[benji45]

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[benji45]

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[benji45]

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[Bunny]

Wow, it seems that Vancouver have changed quite much after last time I go there 6 yrs ago!! It gets more denser and more tall buildings!

I'll give it 8.5

[smartlake]

It looks kind of Asia-y. Whoever said Hongcouver was right. But the a third of teh people there are asian (i think mostly from hong kong, pre-1997, when HK was still Brit. many of them came to Canada) This city's chinese character makes it unique to most North American cities. Vaguely, Vancouver resembles Seattle.

[VAN-TO]

If I was to choose between Mountains & taller buildings, I would pick Mountains. Maybe tall doesn't cut it for Vancouver, for I don't want landmark buildings overshadowing the view of the mountains.

9/10

[usernames suck]

It gets 7 for density, 2 for the mountains, 1 for the ocean, and -2 for lack of hight. I think the amount of condo's give Vancouver a diffrent feal than other cities, it takes away the businessy feel. i am not saying I like the condos, just that most cities arent like that. I give it an 8, one of the most beautiful cities in the world.

[crazyjoeda]

Vancouver has an amazing skyline one of the best in north america. It doesnt have the worldest tallest buildings but I think vancouver a city with most buildins around a 150m would look bad with one building 300m. Vancouver is the 3rd most dense city in north america after NYC and Sanfran. And I think its the 3rd or 4th best sky line in north america.

[hkskyline]

http://img17.exs.cx/img17/4944/DSCN2268.jpg

http://img17.exs.cx/img17/1732/DSCN2272.jpg

http://img17.exs.cx/img17/6469/DSCN2277.jpg

http://img17.exs.cx/img17/5242/DSCN2289.jpg

[Vanman]

That last pic is sweet.The Shaw tower really makes a huge difference to the coal harbour area,I can't wait to see it all lit up at night when it is complete.

[Jules]

If only it were taller. 7.5.

[Jasonhouse]

Large, dense and a stunning natural setting. It gets big points for the streetwalls formed by the density, and for the smart zoning, which ensures sunlight still hits most streets, even with the density. So what is it missing? A building over 600ft, a focal point and abundant architectural variety. One of the better skylines in North America IMO, though it is less notable globally speaking.

8/10

[You are to blame]

http://www.globalairphotos.com/images/bc/vancouver/2004/vch2004_461.jpg

[vancity(canada)sickk]

why vancouver gets a 10
http://www.ubcpharmacy.org/images/Vancouver%20Skyline.jpg
http://www.bccrc.ca/images/mb/wcotting_city_big.jpg
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/destinations/images/c/ca_bc_ca_MY007202_c.jpg
http://www.canada.worldweb.com/PhotoImages/Articles/Canada/vancouverskyline.jpg
http://www.sprachcaffe.de/images/photos/vancouver.jpg
http://www.apta.com/conferences_calendar/intermod/images/vancouver_skyline.jpg
http://www.e-lacrosse.com/2000/nll/vancouver.jpg
http://www.vinterrawine.com/Images/VancouverSkyline.jpg
http://www.rpf-bc.org/images/agm56-Sheraton.gif
http://www.hotelmomma.com/featured_hotels/canada/vancouver_bc4.jpg
http://www.travelin-tigers.com/album/v97kvan1.jpg
http://www.kenmoreair.com/vancouver-aerial.jpg
http://www.cadets.net/pac/images/vancouver.jpg
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[Kaegan]

You really have to visit Vancouver to appreciate it's stunning beauty. I live here, and I absolutely love it. I would live downtown anyday. The mountains are stunningly beautiful, and the green factor is great. I would like to see Granville Street fixed up a bit, and some more revitalization in the East side, but other than that, Great city! 10 for the skyline, gotta love the mountains! The mountains anchor the skyline I say!

[Timmy Gleason]

WOW, this is about the best I have seen in the world!
I can only think of one other city that comes close and that's Toledo, Ohio, but this still RULES!!!!

[crazyjoeda]

The new Shaw tower really helps Vancouver's skyline but the Shangri-la will be a huge improvment on this already great urban skyline.

[sean storm]

glass-condo capital of NA...if not the world. obviously, a very large skyline for the city's size, with nice colors and density and setting. but with no landmark tower, no bldgs over 500 ft, and almost overkill of condos make this a 6.5

[Tri-City Guy]

The Shangri-La and that Crystal topped development behind the Crowne Plaza will finally give Vancouver a bit of a lift. Can't wait to return and see the completed Shaw building as well. I used to have by lunchbreak by that tower as it was going up but moved before it got topped off. About time something went over the 50 plus mark and sticks out a bit. Still, a great skyline and with the mountains - all the better.

[urbanspy]

I give it a 6.5 + 1 b/c I live in Canada so 7.5
It is an average looking skyline, with a nice backdrop/surrounding. New residential buildings make up the bulk of the skyline. It is nothing special though....

Whoever said is it is the best in Canada is very :bash: Toronto and Montreal and even Calgary have better skylines than Vancouver

[beyond 1000]

I have lived in Vancouver all my life but I must concur with urbanspy. I would give Vancouver's SKYLINE a rating of no more than 6. It does have nice buildings but the skyline is table top and short. One Wall Center was the first to slightly break the monotony. It will not be until Shangrila gets built that I would increase my rating to a 7.

My brother lives in T.O. and I just came back from there. Toronto has a much more dynamic skyline. I would rate that a 9.5 to 10. Toronto has huge monolithic buildings and of course the showpiece....the Mighty CN Tower. Lots to look at in the skyline. Of course I'm leaving Vancouver's natural beauty out of my rating since we are only commenting on the skyline here.

What Vancouver needs is a signature building around 750 ft that has lots of public access at the top. For example, observatory, restaurant/bar, glass elevators etc. Although such buildings as Jin Mao, and Baiyoke 2 are much taller, this signature building for Vancouver would have similar public access. They slightly missed the boat with Shangrila in that there is no public access at the top of what would clearly be Vancouver's tallest building and perhaps first "skyscraper."

Maybe that is done on purpose because something taller is being planned. Vancouver City Council needs to "GET ON THE BUS."

[DamienK]

7/10

[centralized pandemonium]

Wow. 9/10.

[CF]

The people that think the Vancouver skyline needs more height need to actually visit Vancouver. Adding more height would ruining what we take the most pride in-our mountains. The first thing I think of when I see our skyline is "wow, what beautiful mountains".

[HoustonTexas]

10/10 nothing less... NEVER!

[Boschdijk]

Vancouver is high on my wishlist of cities to visit. According to the pictures it's stunning. 10/10.

[MIMICA]

I didn't really know much about Canadian cities, but they are all soo wonderful! Especially Vancouver! :)

It has amazing density, the buildings are alittle too boxy to nice, and the natural surroundings are unbelievable...I'll give it a 10! :)

After what I've seen about Canada, it may not have quantity in cities, but it sure as hell has quality! :D

[Its not about me]

Very nice city to visit. Spectacular setting and great density downtown. Huge core area for a city this size. However, no architectural marvels. Don't agree that height restrictions are necessary to protect mountain views. Those are big mountains! As tall as Hong Kong's skyline is, you can still appreciate the mountains surrounding them. Even if they want to maintain the limits in Vancouver, they need more distinguishing architecture against the mountain backdrop.

[Taufiq]

9/10

[benji45]

Very nice city to visit. Spectacular setting and great density downtown. Huge core area for a city this size. However, no architectural marvels. Don't agree that height restrictions are necessary to protect mountain views. Those are big mountains! As tall as Hong Kong's skyline is, you can still appreciate the mountains surrounding them. Even if they want to maintain the limits in Vancouver, they need more distinguishing architecture against the mountain backdrop.
Most Downtowns are the same, big glass offices and buildings, its Gastown and the West End that are architecturalistic..

[Renkinjutsushi]

9/10

[Liam-Manchester]

After all I've heard about Vancouver, for me the skyline is very disappointing. I know it's probably a great city at ground level and obviously a really good place to live, but the architecture in parts looks terrible on some of those photos. From a distance the city looks excellent- the sheer number of tall buildings is impressive in itself and the setting is spectacular. However, the designs of some of the buildings close up are very shabby and remind me of the Spanish coastal resort Benidorm, or even worse, Athens in Greece. There is definitely room for improvement. 5/10

[B@dGuYoM]

a beautiful clean skyline. But need 2 or 3 250-300 tall tower. I give it a 7.5/10

[james2390]

I don't really like Vancouver's skyline. Nothing sticks out. 5/10

[benji45]

Not yet that is;)

[CrazyCanuck]

Shang-ri-la will definately add some height to the skyline. That is what you were talking about right Benji?

[jiggawhat?]

vancouvers surroundings may be good...but the skyline sucks. I really dont like the architecture. 4.5

[tritown]

My two complaints are as follows:
1. It's not tall enough (very common complaint, of course) with no real defining buildings.
2. There is not enough variety. There are too many blue and green glass-curtain condos. They're everywhere.

Other than those two opinionated complaints, I have to say; it's beautiful. I give it an 8.5. :)

[Estboy]

10-I love Vancouver with it's skyline(nothing has to stick out,and the buildings are high enough IMO)

[Alturas]

Vancouver has to be the only major Canadian city with crap for a skyline, nothing inventive or new, no imagination whatsoever!!
Blah blah blah!!!
:bash:

[benji45]

Shang-ri-la will definately add some height to the skyline. That is what you were talking about right Benji?
Yea, and the fringe towers (God help us) if they get built. And If something else comes along in the next year or two, might get up in time. If something gets proposed end of this year, construction starts early 2007, ends 2009, then it'll be up by the Olympics. Some tallies will probably come along in time for the Olympics.

[benji45]

Vancouver has to be the only major Canadian city with crap for a skyline, nothing inventive or new, no imagination whatsoever!!
Blah blah blah!!!
:bash:
At least the city is building for the people and their needs. People in Van want views of the mountains, they want to be downtown and they dont want some crappy Commie Block apartment. They want Condos! Nice views and maybe they dont look so attractive on the outside, they sure do on the inside. Plus, you cant tell me that those "Modern" style buildings in Hong Kong or Tokyo look any better, they look like something from outer space, they're hideos! This is North American Modernism, like it or leave it.

[CrazyCanuck]

A bit more variety would help, but I wouldn't go so far to say its bad, a few tall office towers in the mix would be a nice addition. Btw Benji, waht are the fringe towers?

[Hillis]

At least the city is building for the people and their needs. People in Van want views of the mountains, they want to be downtown and they dont want some crappy Commie Block apartment.

From what I have seen, the downtown West side of Vancouver is notorious for "slabs" of concrete, aka. "Commie Blocks" (I don't think I need to post any pics).

From what I have seen, these so called "communist blocks" in Toronto may not be very attractive on the outside, but they are very nice on the inside... not every "commie block" is a ghetto tower lol :cheers:

[Hillis]

Vancouver has to be the only major Canadian city with crap for a skyline, nothing inventive or new, no imagination whatsoever!!
Blah blah blah!!!
:bash:

Its a medium sized city in a sparsely populated part of the continent (Pacific North West). It can hold its own against any city its size. :cheers:

[SD]

6/10

I just don't find it that attractive.

[decepticon]

I Love Vancouver!

[i_am_hydrogen]

9/10. I don't mind so much that the skyline isn't that tall. The density and sheer number of buildings are both very impressive. The only reason I don't give it a 9.5 is because outside of the central city, the stock of residential buildings suffers from a sort of architectural monoculture. But still a rad skyline indeed!!

[canucklehead_1]

I think it's safe to say that while Vancouver doesn't have an overly powerful skyline, it is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Like any city, you have to be there to really experience it, but I've been to Melbourne, Sydney, Los Angeles, Miami, Kuala Lumpur, and I really believe that the city's beauty tops all of these. In real life, the condos actually add to the skyline, where in pictures it seem like they detract from them. I think if Vancouver had a few 600-700 footers, it would add greatly to the skyline. I say an 8/10 for the actual skyline. One of the magnificent things about the skyline is that you can look at it from so many different angles and you can get vastly different perspectives.

[benji45]

From what I have seen, the downtown West side of Vancouver is notorious for "slabs" of concrete, aka. "Commie Blocks" (I don't think I need to post any pics).

From what I have seen, these so called "communist blocks" in Toronto may not be very attractive on the outside, but they are very nice on the inside... not every "commie block" is a ghetto tower lol :cheers:
lol no, but the ones in Vancouver are not as ghetto ish as the ones you'll find in Chicago or wherever. The ones in Vancouver are like something you'd find in Miami or Honolulu or San Francisco. San Fran has these buildings too you know;)

[benji45]

I think it's safe to say that while Vancouver doesn't have an overly powerful skyline, it is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Like any city, you have to be there to really experience it, but I've been to Melbourne, Sydney, Los Angeles, Miami, Kuala Lumpur, and I really believe that the city's beauty tops all of these. In real life, the condos actually add to the skyline, where in pictures it seem like they detract from them. I think if Vancouver had a few 600-700 footers, it would add greatly to the skyline. I say an 8/10 for the actual skyline. One of the magnificent things about the skyline is that you can look at it from so many different angles and you can get vastly different perspectives.
An 800footer is being propsed for the city, but that seems a little overpowering. The living Shangri-la is 642 ft so that will do lots for the skyline.

[sukh]

Its a medium sized city in a sparsely populated part of the continent (Pacific North West). It can hold its own against any city its size. :cheers:


:lol: Toronto troll.

[benji45]

^ Actually I think that was a compliment.

[Dino Domingo]

You Go Vancouver!

[benji45]

Thats actually not what I have been hearing from Torontonians lately, you're the first one!

[Gordon Freeman]

Vancouver is one of my favourite skylines in the world, I live about 4 hours away in the Okanagan, and am soon moving there, been there many times, and i wish i would'ev took some pictures, it really needs some taller towers in the Downtown core, that would make it look stunning especially with all the residential towers surrounding them, Ive never seen a major city where the residential towers greatly outweigh the financial towers, exceptmaybe Hong Kong, or New York, but this citys have 4 and 8 times the amount of people, Greater Vancouver is only 2 million people

[You are to blame]

vancouver

http://www.globalairphotos.com/images/bc/vancouver/2004/vch2004_300.jpg

http://www.globalairphotos.com/images/bc/vancouver/2004/vch2004_216.jpg

http://www.globalairphotos.com/images/bc/vancouver/2004/vch2004_282.jpg

:eek2:

[Hillis]

:lol: Toronto troll.

Damn your dumb, benji was correct:

"^ Actually I think that was a compliment."

[hkskyline]

False Creek

http://www.student.math.uwaterloo.ca/~j3fung/vancouver/DSCN1707.jpg

http://www.student.math.uwaterloo.ca/~j3fung/vancouver/DSCN1717.jpg

http://www.student.math.uwaterloo.ca/~j3fung/vancouver/DSCN1722.jpg

http://img17.exs.cx/img17/6800/DSCN2344.jpg

Harbour Centre

http://www.student.math.uwaterloo.ca/~j3fung/vancouver/DSCN1747.jpg

http://www.student.math.uwaterloo.ca/~j3fung/vancouver/DSCN1800.jpg

http://www.student.math.uwaterloo.ca/~j3fung/vancouver/DSCN1810.jpg

http://www.student.math.uwaterloo.ca/~j3fung/vancouver/DSCN1812.jpg

[jer4893]

There are some high towers proposed for van, some 800 footers, some 600 footers.

[SoboleuS]

Looks OK. The towers aren't very tall, but density is very good 8/10

[nova]

Not too tall.. But reasonable. Should look very good after a few years once all the new towers come up! :)

[You are to blame]

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[VanSeaPor]

Vancouver is one of the world's most beautiful cities. It must be a 9. Gorgeous setting, interesting archeiture, new buildings in the blink of an eye. The place is just so incredible, skyline or no skyline.

[MattSal]

This one is something unique. I give it a 9.5/10. :D

[Wallbanger]

I love Vancouver.
You are an amazing photographer by the way HKSkyline!!

[You are to blame]

http://img140.exs.cx/img140/7577/3650839313001325web3jy.jpg
http://img99.exs.cx/img99/3639/40611347072407427io.jpg
http://img99.exs.cx/img99/4518/3650980008290834web3ns.jpg

[JRQ]

10/10, just for the awesome density.

[touraccuracy]

One of my favorite skylines and my hometown! 10/10

[Gordon Freeman]

Ill be living there in 2 years, awesome city, great density, immense skyline, beautiful mountains, the Ocean, the Financial district is very hurting, although you cant blame em there is a strict height limit due to it being on a fault line, that didnt stop LA and san fran, but this is Canada and the Commericial District suffers, still one of the best skylines

Although incredibly horrid traffic problems

[rt_0891]

Although incredibly horrid traffic problems

Actually not that bad when compared to other cities. Don't like how the freeway system isn't complete though.

[MAR_tm]

skyline is great thanks to its density
although buildings look boring
9/10

[Ashok]

Nice density, nice skyline, lack in hieght thou 8/10

[Medo]

Love the density, 8/10

[mikep]

the greatest setting in north america, very nice skyline. i agree that the mountains should not be blocked off but im sure they can have small area for super talls. 9/10

[Jaybird]

All around beautiful, the scenery, the ocean water, the city, skyline, everything. Vancouver a MUST VISIT place for me, when I can afford it. :) 10/10.

[rt_0891]

http://www.kelora.org/conventions/vcon/27/View%20-%20Skyline.jpg

http://img225.echo.cx/img225/4721/grousemountain1cs.jpg

http://img225.echo.cx/img225/2721/grousemountain20kb.jpg

http://photos7.flickr.com/10977693_27464d9e29_o.jpg

http://photos7.flickr.com/10977579_bfd7661635_o.jpg

http://skyscraperpage.com/gallery/data/529/2507fairmont_airport_ext.jpg

http://skyscraperpage.com/gallery/data/529/2507roomview.jpg

MORE PICS: Click HERE (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=203693&page=1&pp=20)

[rt_0891]

Pano

Scroll>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

http://img245.echo.cx/img245/4636/vancouverpano0ap.jpg

[tommygunn]

strange skyline could of been korea in the first pics

[rt_0891]

Pano

SCROLL>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

http://img200.echo.cx/img200/6734/skyline3fb.jpg

[tommygunn]

i get bored with these types of skyline at least places like london are little bit different.

[Wallbanger]

London? Skyline?

[tommygunn]

London? Skyline?
yes skyline london does have one

[Wallbanger]

Not a very large one.

[tommygunn]

Not a very large one.
yes but a far more intresting one.

[rt_0891]

yes but a far more intresting one.

You mean Swiss-Re & Canary Wharf? The buildings itself are amazing, but the skyline itself leaves much to be desired. However, London's beauty lies not in its skyline, but in its historic districts, so who cares about its skyline..?

[tommygunn]

i mean more intresting with the tower of london st pauls big ben etc not just cheaply thrown together buildings im sure london city could afford hundreds of them but would they want them you must also remember london is a world heritage site.

[Wallbanger]

True True;)

[snitsky]

http://www.globalairphotos.com/images/bc/vancouver/2004/vch2004_300.jpg

:eek2: WOW, looks like sim city or something. Vancouver's downtown is big, but then again so is the city, but that is a good view, where did you find that picture from?

[rt_0891]

http://www.globalairphotos.com/images/bc/vancouver/2004/vch2004_300.jpg

:eek2: WOW, looks like sim city or something. Vancouver's downtown is big, but then again so is the city, but that is a good view, where did you find that picture from?

The website is printed on the picture --> www.globalairphotos.com

Go to BC--> go to Vancouver --> pick downtown.

Actually, Vancouver's metro is not that big. It's around 2 million, and that's less than the population of Denver.

[KOKOLOGIST]

Nice skyline. As some others said, the skyline needs a couple of key landmarks. It's all very dense, fine, but all the buildings are fairly identical...they should try a diferent style perhaps.

[snitsky]

Great stuff again on that web site you provided. 2.5 million, which is big. Are you putting Denver in the same league? its a great city by the way, i have been there many times.

[rt_0891]

2.5 million, which is big. Are you putting Denver in the same league? its a great city by the way, i have been there many times.

Well, yes and no. Vancouver only has 2.1 million, but given Vancouver's importance in Canada, it's a league ahead of Denver.

One area Vancouver beats Denver is location. .. Mountains to the North and NE, South(around US border), Ocean to the West, fertile green valleys to the East, hard to beat:D

[snitsky]

^yeah for sure, its just a all in one type of city. When i was there, i went skiing and hiking which was really peacful, and then afterwards enjoyed the city life, they are so close together. 2.5 mill was everything included from the surrouding areas, which it is. Hey you got any more links to pics like that?

[rt_0891]

^ You mean aerial pics?

Here's a site for Seattle, Portland, WA, ID & OR.

http://www.aerolistphoto.com/

[rt_0891]

http://www.alpine-training.bc.ca/sasha/albums/userpics/10001/DSC_0412.jpg

[rt_0891]

http://www.see-spot-jump.com/images/Photo-Pages-Images/Pic-24.jpg

[rt_0891]

http://www.see-spot-jump.com/images/Photo-Pages-Images/Pic-6.jpg

[rt_0891]

http://skyscraperpage.com/gallery/data/529/2828vancouver_fromqe-2002.jpg

http://skyscraperpage.com/gallery/data/529/1vancouver-myview01-10_05_2003.jpg

http://skyscraperpage.com/gallery/data/529/1vancouver-myview02-10_05_2003.jpg

[Shafick]

Nice city...! 10 points..!

The best of Canada

:cheers:

[Wssps]

it has the density, but it needs some high towers
i do not like the architecture very much, I give it a 8,5

[joshgekko]

beautiful, their all about residential towers!! I hope to visit someday soon

[crazyjoeda]

We do need taller towers and they are coming.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v643/vannmann/28vancouver-1120westgeorgia-07.jpg
This 60 story tower is being built right now and will be done by 2008.
http://skyscraperpage.com/gallery/data/529/16321133_west_georgia_streetscape.jpg
this tall one could be built as soon as 2008 aswell.

[mumbojumbo]

10/10

[Azi]

Beautiful!

[Wezza]

Most of the towers are pretty average looking and not very tall but good density.

[Latoso]

9/10

[im_from_zw038]

looks too chaotic for me

[Ozcan]

Very beautiful skyline but also many ugly buildings :ohno:

[rt_0891]

http://img166.echo.cx/img166/8203/84834541c74fdd81bb0xq.jpg

http://img161.echo.cx/img161/2532/8483577ad03db492bb8pj.jpg

[40748246]

Too many ugly high-rise condos!

[rt_0891]

http://img223.echo.cx/img223/9742/aaasized2xb.jpg

http://img85.echo.cx/img85/5677/aabsized8ja.jpg

http://img85.echo.cx/img85/6416/aacsized1nx.jpg

[Wallbanger]

When U got a skyline like Vancouver's, some people say its too short.. but when all the buildings are short, it makes it look taller. IMO.

[Jaye101]

It's new nick name should be "City of Glass," the glass, all the glass!!! Very bland. Looks cool at night.

I learned in geography Vancouver dumps it's raw sewage into the Pacific. Bastards.

ahhh, wat tha hell. 6/10

[rt_0891]

It's new nick name should be "City of Glass," the glass, all the glass!!! Very bland. Looks cool at night.

I learned in geography Vancouver dumps it's raw sewage into the Pacific. Bastards.


Vancouver does treat its sewage you know. ;) Victoria is known for its raw sewage though.

http://www.gvrd.bc.ca/sewerage/index.htm

[rt_0891]

http://img261.echo.cx/img261/4333/17890915bfd09f90cbo6vh.jpg

http://img261.echo.cx/img261/3953/16122267a4f8ac65afb5bz.jpg

http://img261.echo.cx/img261/7563/178909545a634be220o6af.jpg

http://img166.echo.cx/img166/9310/1703284932278ce903b3mf.jpg

http://img144.echo.cx/img144/7798/21052347cca695f4abb1am.jpg

[Gordon Freeman]

Some Vancouver Statistics:

The City of Vancouver has around 580 000 people, greater Vancouver has close to 2 200 000

Vancouver has over 500 completed high rise buildings, and approximatley 50 under construction right now

only New York City, Chicago, Toronto, and Mexico City beat Vancouver in number of High rises in Norht America, yet Vancouver is one of the smaller Major Cities in North America

http://www.emporis.com/en/wm/ci/?id=100997

Check out this Link it has awesome statistics on every Major City, like number of high rises, pictures of most of those high rises, and tallest buildings etc. it is an incredible website

currently the tallest building is 152 metres, The Shangra-li That was posted earlier in the forum is going to be 196 metres, that will be sweet, yes indeed

[lesterZ]

I gave it an 8.5

Being from Seattle I'm up there all the time. And it's a city you really have to be in to see how beautiful it is. It really does feel immense and urban.

[lesterZ]

rt_0891, are you one of those lucky, rich rascals that can afford to live in a Vancouver highrise? If you do, then congrats.

[ChrisLifeStyle]

very nice!!! :) 9/10

[rt_0891]

rt_0891, are you one of those lucky, rich rascals that can afford to live in a Vancouver highrise? If you do, then congrats.

No :( However, lived across the Burrard Inlet in North Vancouver though. Views are just as good though. ;)

You're lucky too, living in the beaut that is Seattle.

[Zarkon]

9/10

[rt_0891]

Smaller version of Pano:

http://img227.imageshack.us/img227/4827/29207153a8e2e1d5ccb4ip.jpg

Larger Version - SCROLL >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

http://img187.imageshack.us/img187/692/29207153a8e2e1d5cco3ev.jpg

[Mr.Skyscraper]

8/10
looks great, especially when you can see the magestic mountains in the background, which makes a nice contrast with the skyline. however, toronto has the best skyline in canada!

[El_Greco]

9.5/10

[The Boy David]

Good grief I frickin' love Vancouver. So it may not have the height (roll on Shangrila :)), but its got everything else, and when its comprised of towers like these, its not difficult to see why I give it a solid 9/10 shape, size and distinction.

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y124/the_boy_david/vanthread.jpg

9/10 a truely fantastic city.

[Bertez]

10/10.........c'mon, it's Vancouver

[Exiled Archangel]

Nice town, the place I go when I'm bored. I happen to think, however, that it is slightly overrated.. 7/10

[ChiLooper]

It's OK

[vanboyH]

Here are some pictures my friend and I took during our last trip to Vancouver using her camera.

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y262/micmiko/DSCN0836.jpg

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y262/micmiko/DSCN0832.jpg

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y262/micmiko/DSCN0829.jpg

[rt_0891]

http://img293.imageshack.us/img293/5360/4344390094dbfd10cao2ti.jpg

credit: Cam In Van

[Taller, Better]

Nice town, the place I go when I'm bored. I happen to think, however, that it is slightly overrated.. 7/10
Just out of curiousity, where are you from? I was suprised at your statement
at how much you hated the Toronto skyline.

[pali]

dense i hope one day to see 3 or 4 building 250+m

[richpol]

9/10

[existing_hazard]

10/10 :)

[phubben]

Vancouver looks amazing, I really have to visit it and Seattle (which is not that far... unless I'm wrong)... I'm really attracted to that part of the American continent that mixes huge architecture and even "huger" nature!

Pierre from Lille-FR

ps: the picture on the 1st page with the buildings boring the clouds really looks fantastic!

[rt_0891]

Vancouver looks amazing, I really have to visit it and Seattle (which is not that far... unless I'm wrong)... I'm really attracted to that part of the American continent that mixes huge architecture and even "huger" nature!

It's a short 3 hour drive. ;)

[phubben]

I think I can handle that!
Too bad there's not more high speed trains in America!

How many people live in the metropolitan area of Vancouver?
I red there's only 2 millions people living in Toronto and I'm almost sure it's meant to be the 1st Canadian city... do the 2 millions include the suburbs?

[rt_0891]

I think I can handle that!
Too bad there's not more high speed trains in America!

There is greyhound bus. Should be the cheapest and most convenient way to get around.

How many people live in the metropolitan area of Vancouver?
I red there's only 2 millions people living in Toronto and I'm almost sure it's meant to be the 1st Canadian city... do the 2 millions include the suburbs?

2 million people live in the Greater Vancovuer Regional District. (GVRD)

The Greater Toronto Area has 5.5 million people, and including the Golden Horseshoe (Hamilton to Niagara Falls), there's 8 million. Metro Toronto has 2.2-2.5 million people.

[phubben]

2.000.000 is not that much but Vancouver still has a great skyline!

By the way, you guys have to go and vote for my city : Lille (/Rijsel - its flemish name); it's a 1.500.000 metropolis (4.500.000 including the whole metropolitan area), right next to the belgian border, in the Middle of the London-Brussel-Paris triangle... it's a great historic/cultural/economic city that still doesn't have the "fame" it deserves!
http://skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=203008

[eweezerinc]

Oh hmmm... Well its dandy and all... 8/10

But, its so very bland. I mean the city is grand and vibrant, but the collective skyline, well its a bit vanilla over-all.
HOWEVER vanilla is still very tastey. :okay:
BUT STILL vanilla is what you mix so many other tasty sweets with. Vancouver could use some sprinkles. Or maybe a Butterfinger bar. A big Kingsized one!

.... OK I'm done... :sleepy:

[phubben]

^^^ That comment needs some serious crisp! ^^^

[Plex]

9/10

[Sky-Admin]

8.5/10 i like it

[thryve]

Regardless of similar architecture, this city has the basics in place... and that's what matters. :)

[Taller, Better]

It is a pretty damn beautiful skyline!

[Goku]

2nd best in Canada! 9.5

[oceanmdx]

9.0

[megadrinker]

it's a cheaper version of an asian city!!!

[You are to blame]

Some foggy pics

http://skyscraperpage.com/gallery/data/529/1632pb230321_smallnarrow_.jpg
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[West@East_Coast]

one of the few great ones!

[Bertez]

Great pics

[C|2azyCanuck]

Oh hmmm... Well its dandy and all... 8/10

But, its so very bland. I mean the city is grand and vibrant, but the collective skyline, well its a bit vanilla over-all.
HOWEVER vanilla is still very tastey. :okay:
BUT STILL vanilla is what you mix so many other tasty sweets with. Vancouver could use some sprinkles. Or maybe a Butterfinger bar. A big Kingsized one!

.... OK I'm done... :sleepy:



Hahaha!! That's golden. I'm from Vancity and love my city to death but I still agree with your statement. I'd be happy with a few 600-700 footers. Honestly I think anythign taller than that would not fit here.

[aznrunner345]

the grossest city ever! 0/10!! all made up of apartment buildings.. and gross ones .. AND they are all the same hieght GROSSEST!

[You are to blame]

A FEW MORE OF VANCITY

http://skyscraperpage.com/gallery/data/529/2507nightnortha.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/nighthawk07/Vancouver/VANCITY026.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/nighthawk07/Vancouver/VANCITY032.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/nighthawk07/Vancouver/VANCITY050.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/nighthawk07/Vancouver/VANCITY054.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/nighthawk07/Vancouver/Vancity004.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/nighthawk07/Vancouver/VANCITY086.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/nighthawk07/Vancouver/VANCITY067.jpg
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http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/nighthawk07/Vancouver/VANCITY068.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/nighthawk07/Vancouver/VANCITY088.jpg
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http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/nighthawk07/Vancouver/vancity008.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/nighthawk07/Vancouver/VANCITY096.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/nighthawk07/Vancouver/vancity014.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/nighthawk07/Vancouver/vancity013.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/nighthawk07/Vancouver/VANCITY105.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/nighthawk07/Vancouver/VANCITY109.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/nighthawk07/Vancouver/VANCITY178.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/nighthawk07/Vancouver/VANCITY119.jpg
http://img17.imageshack.us/img17/7233/3650839313001325web3jy2dc.jpg

[You are to blame]

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[maconahey]

:eek2: :eek2: :eek2:

[2 for the road]

http://www.pbase.com/cityflyer/image/53294655/original.jpg

[Franky]

I give it a 4 for the lack of acceptionally tall buildings, otherwise it deserves a 12 for scenery, climate, living standards, and opportunities. Vancouver is better than any other North American city!

[FJP]

Very nice city :yes:
9/10

[LMCA1990]

10/10- beautiful, but by definition, there aren't alot of skyscrapers, just high and low rises.

[Sinjin P.]

8/10

[Franky]

10/10- beautiful, but by definition, there aren't alot of skyscrapers, just high and low rises.

So true. I wouldn't call one building in Van City a skyscraper. Highrise seems more fitting.

[forvine]

8/10

[CastorTroy]

8.5/10
great pictures, great city!
Unfortunately I've never been there :( , so I have to judge by these photos.
I have the impression Vancouver is a very dense city and I like the style of these glass residential buildings. But I think a landmark tower is missing and there should be more differences in height.
But all in all it's a unique city. :okay:

[The Boy David]

the grossest city ever! 0/10!! all made up of apartment buildings.. and gross ones .. AND they are all the same hieght GROSSEST!
:ohno: :no: :ohno: :no: :nono: :down: :| :doh:

Seriously man, you are an idiot of epic proportions

[taiping]

I like this city as the best city to live in this world...but the skyline,I think this city lack of landmark that could be a centre of this city,like CN Tower in Toronto .I give 5.9/10

[waccamatt]

Vancouver is beautiful, but I had to vote the skyline an 8.5 because of the restrictive height limits. There are too many buildings of approximately the same height so it appears rather boring.

[Jaye101]

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Hmmm... I want a namechange of this city to... Sameville? Beautifulblands City? Greater Cityplace? No-nitelife? Boring-as-hell? Waste of a vacation?

Wow they just get more blunt as they go on... That's why I'm joking BAHA!... Okay skyline, a bit medeocre* ... 7.5... :cheers:

[gigi28]

10/10 :O

[Franky]

In my opinion, Vancouver's architecture is nicer than any other Canadian city. It's glassy, modern, and ritzy. Some of the crap from the 60s is more present in any other Canadian city. Toronto's architecture is very boxy, ugly, and extremely unappealing. Looks like it's made of Lego. Calgary, though nicer than Toronto, still has much to improve on in terms of style. In a way, Vancouver seems like the only Canadian city that's living in the 21st Century.

[System_Halted]

One of my favorite cities. 10/10!

[Taller, Better]

In my opinion, Vancouver's architecture is nicer than any other Canadian city. It's glassy, modern, and ritzy. Some of the crap from the 60s is more present in any other Canadian city. Toronto's architecture is very boxy, ugly, and extremely unappealing. Looks like it's made of Lego. Calgary, though nicer than Toronto, still has much to improve on in terms of style. In a way, Vancouver seems like the only Canadian city that's living in the 21st Century.

It is a shame that people feel the need to turn these threads into childish
City vs City threads. Insecure, I guess... :sleepy:

[TRMD]

Vancouver has a beautiful skyline... an endless amount of residential skyscrapers... but I do agree, there should be taller skyscrapers... but i rated it 10 anyways because it's a beautiful skyline!