It’s easy to ruminate about what Vancouver isn’t. But we’re interested in considering what makes Vancouver what it is.

For the Georgia Straight’s 15th annual Best of Vancouver issue, we surveyed our city to uncover what makes us excel. And we unearthed an embarrassment of riches. Our editorial staff and contributors wrote about what they thought stood out as they wandered our metropolis.

But what you’ll find here is really only a fraction of what we have to offer. Our highlights in photographs, if you will.

Enjoy. And be sure to check out our full selection of contributors' picks for the Best of Vancouver 2010.