Sports and Outdoors

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The Lower Mainland is an outdoor paradise for the active-minded, with hundreds of options ranging from snowshoeing to scuba diving, kayaking to rock climbing, hiking to biking, and skiing to boating. It’s true that you can ski in the morning and hit the beach in the afternoon here – although it can make for a tiring day out. And even if you prefer to sit around and watch, Vancouver is a great destination for travelling sports fans. The city is home to an NHL hockey team, as well as professional football, soccer and baseball teams. This deep heritage of outdoor attractions and professional sports venues is one of the reasons why Vancouver was selected as the host city of the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.