The meandering saltwater inlet that snakes its way into the heart of downtown Vancouver got its moniker when early explorers discovered it was not the elusive mouth of the Fraser that they had hoped for. In Vancouver's early days, it was wasteland which became a shanty town of corrugated lean-tos during the Great Depression when hobos, riding the rails west in search of work, had no where else to go. For decades False Creek was the scene of decaying and toxic waters - an eyesore impossible to avoid for thousands of motorists who crossed it daily via the Burrard, Granville or Cambie Street Bridges. It was Expo 86 that gave the Creek a new lease of life. Reclaimed as the site for the World's Fair, it has since become a community of new waterfront high-rises that butt up against Yaletown, the scene for international activities such as the Dragon Boat Festivals, the home for the Plaza of Nations with room enough for more than 100,000 celebrators and the BC Place Stadium.
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Miami is comprised of a diverse assortment of distinctive neighborhoods,
each with its own unique collection of attractions and hotels. Miami and the
Beaches offer an immense selection of distinctive lodging that can suit any
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Swissotel Chicago Hotel compares well with the 209 hotels in the city. An
excellent location. Delight in unrecorded piano Monday - Friday. In Chicago,
Overlooking Lake Michigan Swissotel Chicago can be found at 323 E. Wacker
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