Hong Kong Airlines will operate a daily direct flight between Hong Kong and Vancouver from June 30th this year.

The route will be operated by Airbus A330 aircraft.

Canada is celebrating its 150th anniversary in 2017 with events in place throughout the calendar.

Long accredited one of the world most liveable cities, Vancouver in Canada is a year-round destination for all kinds of travellers, a mix of natural charm and bustling city life.

In winter, Grouse Mountain in north Vancouver or nearby Whistler is the ultimate paradise for skiers and snowboarders; in spring time get enchanted by the flower beds in the world’s best park Stanley Park; summer in Vancouver is the season of beaches and festivals and in fall, the city turns into a gigantic palette of yellow, orange and red colours.

Li Dianchun, chief commercial officer of Hong Kong Airlines, said: “This new route service is Hong Kong Airlines’ debut in North America, we wish to attract as many visitors as possible to see the beautiful city of Vancouver, as well as encourage family reunions or business co-operation.

“The new route will also open up more opportunities for travellers worldwide to leverage our connectivity in Asia, hence bringing more diverse and convenient travel options for travellers from Hong Kong, the Pearl River Delta region, Oceania and North America.”