With its scenic views, mild climate, and friendly people, Vancouver is known around the world as both a popular tourist attraction and one of the best places to live.

Vancouver is considered one of the most expensive cities in Canada and the world. But compared to other big cities, it is relatively cheaper, and there are ways to cut costs for vacationers planning to explore the city on a budget. Here's a budget breakdown for visiting Vancouver and what travelers can expect to spend.

It was incorporated as a city in April 1886 (just before it became the western terminus of the first trans-Canada railway, the Canadian Pacific) and was renamed to honour the English navigator George Vancouver, of the Royal Navy, who had explored and surveyed the coast in 1792.

Vancouver frequently ranks highly as one of the world's most livable cities. Perhaps it has something to do with its scenic location. Vancouver is wedged between the Pacific Ocean and the North Shore Mountains. Which means, you have easy access to beach and mountain activities.