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Stanley Park public, Deadman’s Island is now 3. PROSPECT POINT The face of the man now stands home to Vancouver’s Naval The highest point in the park, Pros- forever as a model of selflessness. POINTS OF INTEREST Reserve Division HMCS Discovery. pect Point offers a panoramic view Although the crashing waves have of the North Shore Mountains, Lion’s claimed most of the surrounding 1. DEADMAN’S ISLAND 2. TOTEM POLES Gate Bridge and . The rock, this Basaltic volcanic sea stack Once marked by cedar coffins, Unique to the Pacific Northwest, Seawall below Prospect Point boasts remains unscathed. Deadman’s Island has a long and these carefully carved and painted a historic lighthouse and the green ominous history. Although none totem poles tell stories of families, underbelly of the . 5. BEAVER LAKE of it’s graves are visible today, warriors, chiefs and traditions of Only accessible by park trails, Deadman’s Island still holds the BC’s coastal First Nations. Crafted 4. SIWASH ROCK Beaver Lake best illustrates the rich remains of many Coast Salish from individual red cedar trees, Legend has it that as a reward for biodiversity within Stanley Park. This peoples, early pioneers, smallpox the totems in Stanley Park are the putting the needs of his family lily pad covered freshwater lake is victims and the Great Fire of most visited tourist attraction in before himself, a young swimmer home to many species of birds, fish, Vancouver. Inaccessible to the . was transformed into Siwash Rock. insects and even beavers. TO NORTH Vancouver down to the beach, but the view at WHISTLER VANCOUVER the bottom is definitely worthy of the POINTS OF INTEREST hike back up.

1. LOST LAGOON 5. VANIER PARK Lost Lagoon was once an extension Vanier Park winds around Kitsilano of Coal Harbour but is now a fresh- Point and is home to three museums: water lake. This wild bird sanctuary is The Museum of Vancouver, Pacific a wonderful place to simply relax and Space Center and The Maritime take in the spectacular scenery of Museum. This park is also a popular Stanley Park. spot for kite flyers. Just around the bend is , a favourite BEAVER 2. GRANVILLE ISLAND for swimming, sunbathing and beach LAKE This living, breathing urban oasis games. STANLEY S T offers something for everyone. The PARK A PIPELINE RD N (detailed map on reverse) L E colourful shops and local art galleries, 6. ENGLISH BAY Y P A routine street performers, seasonal English Bay is the jewel of the West R K water park and Kids Only Market will End and an ideal setting for relax- CA US capture the imagination of the young ing on the beach on a hot summer EW AY and young at heart. Stop in to one of day. Follow the seawall to the stone the many waterfront restaurants or Inukshuk, an Inuit sign of welcome cafes, or pick up a lunch-to-go at the and the inspiration for the Vancouver popular Public Market. 2010 Olympic Winter Games logo. 1 1798 West Georgia Street (located at the corner of 3. MUSEUM OF ANTHROPOLOGY (MOA) 7. LOST LAGOON COAL HARBOUR Located at the University of British Once a warehouse district, Yaletown Denman St & W Georgia St) Columbia on the cliffs of Point Grey, is now one of the city’s trendiest T 604 688 5141 this world renowned museum boasts neighbourhoods. The tightly woven www.spokesbicyclerentals.com Canada’s largest collection of sculp- streets feature many upscale restau- tures, totem poles and carvings from rants and boutiques. It’s a great place VANCOUVER the Northwest Coast First Nations. to have a seat and do as the locals CONVENTION CENTRE MOA is also home to Bill Reid’s most do: people watch! DENMAN ST CANADA famous carving “The Raven and the PLACE First Men” featured on the Canadian 8. W GEORGIA ST SEAWALL / HARO ST SEABUS $20 bill. Be sure to visit Vancouver’s oldest SEASIDE CARDERO ST TERMINAL BIKE ROUTE NICOLA ST ROBSON ST

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Wreck Beach is found at the edge offer. Along the cobbled streets, you W HASTINGS ST E WA W PENDER ST TER ST of the University of BC and is will find two Vancouver landmarks, a SKYTRAIN BUTE ST Vancouver’s only clothing optional statue of “Gassy Jack” and the steam STATION INUKSHUK JERVIS ST POWELL ST

beach. Bikes can be locked at the clock. Listen for its musical whistle CARRALL ST INFORMATION THURLOW ST E CORDOVA ST head of the steep trail that leads blow every 15 minutes. DUNSMUIR ST DA VIE ST BURRARD ST E HASTINGS ST W GEORGIA ST

6 SUNSET BEACH ABBOTT ST E PENDER ST ROBSON ST ENGLISH BAY PA GRANVILLE ST CIFIC ST ALWAYS REMEMBER TO: < HORNBY ST SMITHE ST HOWE ST • Use caution when riding in traffic TO THE NELSON ST • Obey traffic laws and speed limits UNIVERSITY 5 SEYMOUR ST PRIOR ST VENABLES ST OF BRITISH • Lock bike if leaving unattended VANIER BC COLUMBIA RICHARDS ST PLACE CLARK DR • Ride safe and have fun! PARK MAIN ST STRATHCONA SPANISH 7 PARK BANKS JERICHO KITS 7 BEACH BEACH PUBLIC SCIENCE MARKET YALETOWN WORLD TERMINAL AV E 3 MUSEUM OF ANTHROPOLOGY DAVID GRANVILLE LAM PARK OLYMPIC VILLAGE 2 ISLAND

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