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ancouver boasts activities Vand attractions to keep you entertained through- out your stay this summer! Here are some of the best city highlights to help you plan your trip:
Vancouver Art Gallery Canada’s fifth-largest art gallery, located in B.C.’s former provincial courthouse, includes a permanent collection of about 10,000 artworks by Emily Carr, the Group of Seven, Jeff Wall and Marc Chagall. The gallery has also hosted exhibititions by Andy Warhol, Pablo Picasso, Edvard Munch and local boy Douglas Coupland, to name but a few. 750 Hornby Street | 604.662.4700 | vanartgallery.bc.ca (Map 1, E8) visitorschoice.com | Playland & The Fair at the PNE Playland features over 30 rides and attractions, including the historic Wooden Roller Coaster and Canada’s most extreme pendulum ride, The
Metro Vancouver 2017-2018 Metro Vancouver 2017-2018 Beast. Playland also features Kids Playce, a special zone for children aged 2-10 years. Open early May to mid- September. And don’t miss The Annual Fair at the PNE, mid August to Labour Day pne.ca (Map 2, B8) Image: Pacific National Exhibition
6 Metro Vancouver 2017-2018 | visitorschoice.com 77 Stanley Park 400 Spanning hectares (1,000 acres) in downtown Vancouver, this city park is home to a variety of wildlife and tree species including hemlock, fir and cedar. Hit one of many forest trails or stroll around the spectacular, Did Did you know? www.ticketstonight.ca
(Map A) and advance ticket outlet is “ Tickets Tonight” 604.683.2000 | Vancouver’s exclusive same-day, Vancouver’s exclusive half-price tickets (Map 1, D8) located within the Vancouver Visitor Tourism Centre Image: Tourism Vancouver / Suzanne Rushton Suzanne / Vancouver Tourism Image: stanleypark.com stanleypark.com vehicles. friendly, professionally narrated tours of the park aboard beautiful, old-fashioned horse-drawn 22-kilometre (13.7-mile) seawall; for a real treat, Stanley Park Horse-Drawn Tours offers Image: Kenny Louie Kenny Image: 200 Burrard Street B7) 1, (Map inspiring tourism experiences! walls showcasing videos and images of with more than 600 plants, plus giant digital from Canada Place includes a “living wall” The Tourism Vancouver Visitor Centre across Tourism VancouverTourism Visitor Centre billreidgallery.ca 639 Hornby Street | 604.682.3455 604.682.3455 | Street Hornby 639 which have never been publicly displayed. addition to privately-held masterpieces - many of drawn from the Bill Reid Foundation Collection in This exhibit features over 40 remarkable works Silver Masterworks is curated by MartineDr. Reid. exhibition exhibition “Restoring Enchantment”: Gold and acclaimed Haida artist Bill Reid (1920-1998), .whose downtown Vancouver takes its name name from The Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art in Bill Reid Gallery See Vancouver HIGHLIGHTS Whale Watching Whale watching with a local tour provider can’t be beat! Getting close enough to these majestic creatures often starts in the historic fishing village of Steveston (in Richmond) or from downtown Vancouver. Within minutes of either point of departure, you’ll find yourself exploring the Strait of Georgia, Fraser River Delta and Gulf Islands, home to these mighty mammals. You’ll also get a chance to spot harbour seals, sea lions, porpoises and a variety of marine wildlife that call these coastal waters home – don’t miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime experience! Image: Robert Pittman Guaranteed Sightings! Experience the thrill of a lifetime with unobstructed viewing of whales, porpoises, seals, sea lions, birds, and more! 3-7 hour tours aboard your choice of open-air or semi-covered vessels. Vancouver’s only Whale Watching Departing from Granvill Islan Book online www.whalesvancouver.com or call 604-699-2011 Recommende o Trip Advisor Facebook.com/ wildwhales @wildwhalesvan Proudly Supports Whale Research
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| This “island” under the Granville Street Bridge boasts a brewery, public market and maritime museum, plus dozens of artisans, specialty food retailers and a Kids Market. Stay past sundown for dinner and a show at one of Granville Island’s many restaurants and theatres. 1661 Duranleau Street | 604.666.5784 Metro Vancouver 2017-2018 Metro Vancouver 2017-2018 granvilleisland.com (Map 1, J8-9)
Did you know? The Vancouver Aquarium recently opened the doors to its biggest expansion ever, including new galleries, exhibits and display pools to engage, 8 inspire and amaze visitors! vanaqua.org Metro Vancouver 2017-2018 | visitorschoice.com 99
(Map 1, J6) (Map 1, B8) FlyOver FlyOver Canada @ Canada Place FlyOver Canada is a family- friendly flight- simulation ride like no other. and seat a Take “take off” into dome huge a screen with the latest in projection and spacecentre.ca | flyovercanada.com | 604.620.8455 604.738.(STAR) 7827 |
(Map 1, J6) J6) 1, (Map 604.736.4431 201-999 Canada Place | Place Canada 201-999 | leaving the ground! soar east to west over some of the most spectacular scenery Canada has to offer – without ever ride technology creating a true flying experience, complete with wind, scents and mist. You’ll museumofvancouver.ca museumofvancouver.ca The fun is 1100 out there˚ Chestnut Street the heat of exploding “star” materials, or learn first-hand of the fun and challenges of living in Space. Guests will also want visit to GroundStation Canada where they will watch a live rocket launch, feel precision star projectors, visitors will be immersed in the night sky and the stories of the Universe. The centerpiece of the Space Centre is the Planetarium Star Theatre. With its 360˚ domed screen and H.R.Macmillan Space Centre | 1100 Chestnut Street Vancouver and Neon Vancouver displays. Vancouver, Made in Vancouver, Hippie Permanent collections include Ancient Harvey Al / Vancouver Tourism Image: artifacts, the city comes vividly to life. “Vancouver.” With recent and ancient a great place to check out everything this museum so much more than just Events, exhibitions and education make Museum of Vancouver
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Dr. Sun Yat- Sen Classical Chinese Garden This garden in Vancouver’s historic Chinatown was named No. 1 city garden in the world in 2011 by National Geographic. Stroll through magnificent arrangements of rocks, plants and jade-green water, and take your own bit of the garden home with an exquisite Chinese collectible from the Eight Treasures gift shop. 578 Carrall Street | 604.662.3207 | vancouverchinesegarden.com (Map 1, C11)
Museum of Anthropology MOA is renowned for its displays of world arts and cultures, in particular works by peoples of the Pacific Northwest Coast First Nations. Gaze up at the towering totem poles and check out hundreds of thousands of ethnographic and archaeological objects in close detail. Don’t miss the MOA Shop, offering handcrafted objects, including talking sticks, T-shirts and gorgeous silver and gold jewelry. 6393 NW Marine Drive 604.822.5087 | moa.ubc.ca (Map 2, C1) Image: R. Parker
VanDusen Botanical Gardens Vancouver’s Best Garden! Experience an inspiring 55 acre outdoor oasis with over 7,500 plant species and varieties from around the world. While at the garden you can spot and photograph local BC wildlife and relax in a serene setting nestled in the heart of Vancouver. Kids will love the hedge maze! visitorschoice.com 5251 Oak Street | 604.267.8335 vancouver.ca/vandusen (Map 1, E9-10) Image: Andrew Raun Metro Vancouver 2017-2018 | Metro Vancouver 2017-2018
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vancouver.ca/parks/ Bloedel Floral Conservatory Floral Bloedel This lush indoor garden is home to exotic birds, tropical flowers and colourful fish. Open daily, the outdoor conservatoryfeatures also gardens, sculptures and distinctive landscaping. parks/bloedel bcsportshalloffame.com Gate A of BC Place, Vancouver 604.687.5520 | (Map 1, D11) BC Sports Hall of Fame BC Sports Hall of recentlyFame opened at Gate A of BC Place with the new Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympic Gallery and Hall of Champions. Come Experience, Be Inspired! Relive all the exhilarating moments of the Games. Paralympic & Olympic Vancouver
(Map 1, J6) 604.257.8300 604.257.8300 | Image: BC Place Stadium Place BC Image: 1905 Ogden Avenue 777 Pacific Boulevard Discovery. tugboats and Captain Vancouver’s very own ship, vancouvermaritimemuseum.com out hands-on exhibits on topics like submersibles, cabins to see what life was like for sailors and check lives on in this sea-worthy museum. Explore the ship’s both directions – Vancouver’s rich maritime history the first vessel to cross the Northwest Passage in Vancouver Maritime Museum Built to house the restored RCMP schooner St. Roch – 604.669.2300 | bcplacestadium.com 604.669.2300 heroes! heroes! the full story on your favourite sports’ miss the BC Sports Hall of forFame taking in a game year-round, don’t E11) 1, (Map facility in just 20 minutes! Perfect for this arena transforms into an open-air (the largest of its kind in the world), With its cable-supported roof structure BC Place Stadium
Vancouver Arts & Culture
Museums & Galleries Beaty Biodiversity Museum | 2212 Main Hall, UBC SFU Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology 604.827.4955 | beatymuseum.ubc.ca 8888 University Drive, Burnaby 778.782.3325 | sfu.ca/archaeology/museum Bill Reid Gallery Ukama Gallery | 1802 Maritime Mews, Granville Island 639 Hornby Street | 604.682.3455 | billreidgallery.ca 604.379.0666 | ukama.ca Chinese Cultural Centre Museum & Archives Vancouver Art Gallery 555 Columbia Street | 604.658.8880 | cccvan.com 750 Hornby Street | 604.662.4719 | vanartgallery.bc.ca Deeley Exhibition Vancouver Maritime Museum | 1905 Ogden Avenue 1875 Boundary Road | 604.293.2221 | deeleyexhibition.ca 604.257.8300 | vancouvermaritimemuseum.com Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden 578 Carrall Street | 604.662.3207 vancouverchinesegarden.com Granville Island Galleries | granvilleisland.com Hill’s Native Art 165 Water Street | 604.685.4249 | hillsnativeart.com Inuit Gallery of Vancouver 206 Cambie Street | 604.688.7323 | inuit.com Japanese Canadian National Museum 120 – 6688 Southoaks Crescent, Burnaby 604.777.7000 | jcnm.ca Jimi Hendrix & Bob Marley Shrine 432 Homer Street | 604.688.0112 creeksidestudentresidence.com Museum of Anthropology 6393 NW Marine Drive | 604.822.5087 | moa.ubc.ca Museum of Vancouver | 1100 Chestnut Street 604.736.4431 | museumofvancouver.ca
Old Hastings Mill Store Museum | 1575 Alma Street 604.734.1212 | hastings-mill-museum.ca visitorschoice.com | Commision A Portrait
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Metro Vancouver 2017-2018 Metro Vancouver 2017-2018 Railtown Industrial-chic Railtown may be one of Vancouver’s trendiest neighbourhoods du jour, but it’s also one of the oldest areas in the city. Defined by working rail yards to the north, this tiny up-and-coming district includes independent artist studios and designer workshops, creative-company offices and some of the yummiest under-the-radar eateries and coolest nightspots in town. (Map 1, A10-11) 16 Metro Vancouver 2017-2018 | visitorschoice.com 17 dvbia_vc_2017.pdf 1 3/6/2017 1:56:15 PM 1:56:15 1 3/6/2017 dvbia_vc_2017.pdf K Y M C CY MY CM CMY Downtown
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Hastings West The 10 blocks encompassed by Hastings West are home to high-end international retail brands housed in gorgeous historical buildings. This neighbourhood features the historic structure containing the Sinclair Centre Mall, as well as the Vancouver Lookout tower, with its rotating Top of Vancouver restaurant. (Map 1, C7-9) Image: Vancouver Lookout
Yaletown Explore the European feel of this hip downtown Vancouver area. Yaletown, which was once a warehouse district dominated by textile shops and train yards, has undergone serious revitalization in recent decades. Today, the 20-block, cobblestoned neighbourhood is home to some of the most cutting-edge restaurants visitorschoice.com
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South Main Known as SoMa and situated within the neighbourhood of Mount Pleasant, this hip Vancouver thorough-fare includes some of the city’s most unique shops and services, including a bevvy of local, independent clothing designers, modern and vintage home decor stores and antique shops galore. Looking for a one-of-a-kind outfit? SoMa’s high concentration of high-end second-hand and vintage frock shops may be your best bet for finding something no one else will be wearing. visitorschoice.com | mountpleasantbia.com (Map 2, D6)
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ucked between mountains, river valleys T and the ocean, Metro Vancouver is a modern and multicultural metropolis showcasing a myriad of tastes and influences from around the world. It’s where a round of golf,a kayaking trip and a visit to one of the many local microbreweries can follow a morning ski. With its mild climate and cosmopolitan flair, there’s no shortage of things to do. Whether you’re an outdoor enthusiast, a
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The North Shore is extremely popular for those looking for outdoor adventure with numerous parks, including Deep Cove Park and Mount activities offering Park Provincial Seymour ranging from sea kayaking, to hiking to downhill skiing. Lynn Canyon Park’s 250 hectares (615 acres) of coastal rainforest includes a popular ecology centre a free suspension bridge, and a host of easily accessible trails. Also explore the North Shore by water either taking a Sea Vancouver Adventure tour out of Vancouver Harbour up into Indian Arm Fjord or head over to Sewell’s Marina in Horseshoe Bay where you can rent your own 4.5-metre (15-foot) speedboat or enjoy their guided Sea Safari adventure by Zodiac. Explore islands and inlets in beautiful Howe Sound, go fishing, sightseeing, or just relax out on the water. www.vancouvernorthshore.com up 1,200 metres (3,960 feet) to the top of the mountain for stunning views, a Grizzly bear refuge, and in season, hiking and skiing. You might even be tempted to hike the “Grouse Grind,” a strenuous 2.9 kilometre (1.8 mile) trail feet). (2,800 metres 853 of gain elevation an with
he mountain backdrop to North Vancouver North Vancouver to backdrop mountain he NORTH NORTH SHORE Skyride. Open year round, you will be whisked the NorthShore is Grouse Mountain Resort’s Resort’s Mountain Grouse is NorthShore the give you a thrill. The other major attraction on “Cliffwalk” attraction in 2011, that is sure to the Capilano canyon, added the exciting the Capilano Suspension Bridge, high above and parks. The regions oldest attraction, is the setting for spectacular attractions T September. Markets running from early May to the end of summer, don’t miss their Shipyard Night Vancouver’s skyline. On Friday during the yards and some of the best views of downtown public market, waterfront parks, working ship Lonsdale Quay and you’ll discover a vibrant Take publicTake transit, ride the SeaBus over to Vancouver’s eastside. Vancouver’s or the Second Narrows Bridge at the end of Shore—the Lions Gate Bridge from Stanley Park, two bridges that link Vancouver to the North to to Lonsdale Quay, or drive over one of the 15-minute SeaBus ride from Waterfront Station To getTo there, cross Burrard Inlet, take either a mountain experiences. visitors looking for outdoor adventure and North Vancouver, the area is popular among City of North Vancouver and the District of Vancouver. Made up of two municipalities, the spectacular mountainview is part of North rom downtown Vancouver, much of the the of much Vancouver, downtown rom F Metro Metro Vancouver MAPMap DE - NorthNORTH ShorSHOREE
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South Granville Sewell’s Marina or taking the family on their mountains north-west over the water of Burrard Rupert Renfrew Production Way Inlet, and you’ll find West Vancouver. Driving famous Ocean Safari running from early Spring
Lougheed through Stanley Park, you will head over the to the end of summer.Nanaimo Lions Gate Bridge to West Vancouver. This is Pack a picnic lunch and29th Ave. head toJoyce the 75-hectare also a route many locals use to access Whistler Expo & Millennium SkyTrain: via the Upper Levels Highway. (185-acre) Lighthouse Park which offers an extensive network of trails through majestic Braid West Vancouver is one of Metro Vancouver’s Douglas Firs, leading to the 1874 Pattersonlighthouse – Metrotown most exclusive communities. Explore Ambleside a National Historic Site - and along the rugged Sapperton Park with tremendous views, and walk through coastline where seals can be found basking Royalon Oak visitorschoice.com | Dundarave, which is known for its boutiques and the rocks below. An equally impressive road will galleries. Horseshoe Bay is the western-most take you up to Cypress Mountain where there’s 22nd Street Columbia Scott Road Edmonds Gateway community in West Vancouver—the departure great skiing in winter and a host of summertime New Westminster point for ferries to Bowen Island, Vancouver activities. www.vancouvernorthshore.com Island and the Sunshine Coast. But it’s also a Surrey Central
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Map E_North Shore.indd 66 6/11/14 12:35:16 PM Metro Vancouver 2017-2018 | visitorschoice.com 37 37 (Take the West Coast Across the island there are numerous parks hiking with trails, exceptional of varying degrees of difficulty, winding you through lush forest with great views of Howe Sound. getTo a closer look at the sea, arrange a sea kayaking trip around the island. The island is also home to a thriving artist community—take a stroll around Artisan Square for a unique island experience. shopping www.tourismbowenisland.com or 604.200.2399 and access to eight main hiking trails. There are also a variety of food and drink options to manage post-adventure hunger including the Bar. Edge and Restaurant Summit Shannon Falls Provincial Park Shannon Falls Flows adjacent to the Sea to Sky Highway near Squamish, and is composed of a series of cliffs 335 metres (1,099 feet) tall, making it the third highest waterfall in BC. The well maintained and easily accessible trail through Shannon ProvincialFalls Park will take you right to the base, where you’ll be able to see and feel the clouds of mist as they billow out from the roaring falls. Sightseeing Whistler/Squamish tour; hotel pick up – 604-451-1600) – up pick hotel tour; Whistler/Squamish Sightseeing number of other outdoor adventures in this breathtakingly wild place. Sound, the tumbling waters of Shannon Falls, the view from the Sea to Sky Gondola, and any adventure playground. Along the way, you’ll be captivated by the glistening waters of Howe Lillooet, the highway acts as a gateway connecting the Lower Mainland to an incredible outdoor minutes from downtown Vancouver in picturesque Horseshoe Bay and stretching all the way to Sea to Sky Highway) provides only a snapshot of the beauty that lies ahead. Starting just 30 spectacular stretches of road in the world. Although stunning, Highway 99 (better known as the Sea To SeaSky To Every journey through Sea to Sky Country starts with an epic drive along one of the most serves as a community meeting place. Company’s former general store which now buildings also include the Union Steamship a heritage apple orchard. The island’s heritage cottages, one of which is a museum, nestled in of the cove you’ll find some restored summer kilometres (6.8 miles) of trails. Along the top place for picnickers, and hikers will love the 11 (800-acre) Crippen Regional Park, a great Wrapping around Snug Cove is the 323-hectare into charming Snug Cove. (the vessel also takes vehicles), and you’ll arrive Take theTake 20-minute journey over on BC Ferries with its rural charm, forest and shoreline trails. Island has long attracted Vancouver visitors Bowen Island Just off the coast of West Vancouver, Bowen platforms, the Sky Pilot Suspension Bridge, interpretive walking trail loops, three viewing array of outdoor experiences, including two Once at the top, visitors can enjoy a wide surrounding coastal mountains. provides sweeping views of Howe Sound and the 885 metres (2,904 feet) above sea level and of 2014, the 10-minute gondola ride takes you Having opened to rave reviews in the spring must-see attraction – the Sea to Sky Gondola. Squamish is home to the region’s newest Sea to Sky Gondola NORTH NORTH SHORE MAP MAP D - Metro Vancouver
Burnaby Burnaby is just east of Vancouver, home to North America’s only mountain top university; Simon Fraser University, and has the largest retail and entertainment complex in British Columbia, namely Metrotown. Burnaby also Free Admission has many outstanding sports and recreational facilities. The Metrotown area, a 15-minute SkyTrain ride from downtown Vancouver, is where you’ll find over 500 stores and an equally impressive entertainment complex, enough to keep even the most dedicated shopper (and the rest of the family) happy! And it’s just a short walk to Central Park, an immense urban forest, with wide pathways, pitch & putt golf, tennis courts and an outdoor pool. If you’re interested in outdoor recreation, don’t miss the chance to Where History Comes to Life rent a paddleboat at Deer Lake Park, or just Open until September 4 enjoy the music in the Park. Deer Lake is also Stroll down the streets of our 1920s village. home to the beautiful Hart House Restaurant, and cultural attractions such as the Burnaby Thanks to our partners: Village Museum & Carousel, the Shadbolt Centre burnabyvillagemuseum.ca for the Performing Arts, and Burnaby Art Gallery.
TRI-CITIES – COQUITLAM, PORT COQUITLAM & PORT MOODY The Tri-Cities area is to the east and north- the Buntzen Lake Reservoir Recreation Area, a east of the City of Vancouver, and is made perfect day trip destination for families. up of three municipalities: Port Moody, Port Coquitlam and Coquitlam. The area brings Getting out and into nature is easy in Coquitlam, together Port Moody’s railway heritage, with over 70 local parks including the Coquitlam’s golf and wilderness recreation, and 176-hectare (435-acre) Mundy Park Forest. Many Port Coquitlam’s revitalized city centre and people enjoy the Como Lake hike, featuring riverside trails, providing plenty of interesting a 1-kilometre (0.6-mile) loop trail, lakeside
visitorschoice.com benches, picnic amenities and a variety of bird | options for visitors to experience. and wildlife species, Como Lake offers a rich At the centre of Port Moody, an easy 30 minutes park experience. This little known gem located by car from downtown Vancouver, is a compact in the heart of Coquitlam is also a popular business district, where you’ll find a variety fishing hole for anglers. The lake is stocked of quaint shops and places to grab a bite to with rainbow trout, making for great fishing eat. Nearby Rocky Point Park is a popular opportunities in the spring and fall.
Metro Vancouver 2017-2018 Metro Vancouver 2017-2018 spot, with shoreline trails to stroll. The city’s railway heritage is celebrated in an annual Coquitlam also has a thriving arts and culture festival and a heritage railway station survives scene, and the past is evident with the as a museum. The surrounding area offers a preservation of a number of historic homes variety of outdoor recreation opportunities, in the area. Maillardville, home to British such as Belcarra Regional Park—home to great Columbia’s oldest francophone community beaches, hiking trails, picnic areas and a host embraces its roots with a museum, art gallery of water activities. In the park you’ll also find and an annual arts festival. TriCitiesChamber.com or call 604.464.2716 38 Metro Vancouver 2017-2018 | visitorschoice.com 3939 on Steveston Highway. For those looking for more natural attractions, the city’s parks provide a number of recreational opportunities from field sports, nature walks and golfing. The extensive network of dykes protecting the city from the river, have become popular walking and biking trails and provide the perfect place to observe bald eagles and other bird life of the flats.tidal There’s always something fun to do, whether it’s taking a whale watching tour, watching the fishing boats dock in the busy marina, or visiting the year-round Farmers & Artisans Market (happening every other Sunday) to discover artistic treasures and homemade call or TourismRichmond.com treats. 1.877.247.0777. of salmon on the docks of the fishing village of Steveston, Richmond’s historic fishing community on the south arm of the Fraser River. Visitors can stroll the boardwalk and buy fish fresh off the boat, or opt for fish ‘n’ chips for lunch in view of the water. Or go looking for larger marine life with a whale watching tour. Nearby, the impressive Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site has been meticulously restored and is now an impressive museum dedicated to the fishing industry.
gardens of the International Buddhist Society the magnificent Buddhist temple complex and theatre. The Asian influence is expressed in its museums, galleries and professional Richmond’s exciting cultural life is seen in found anywhere else in the Lower Mainland. variety - bring you a world of shopping not many malls - legendary for their size and with a twist will satisfy any appetite. The city’s winning dim sum, Vietnamese pho, and seafood array of shops and restaurants where award- where restaurants and shops of array dramatic new city hall complex, an amazing has helped shape. Here you’ll find the city’s city centre, which a vibrant Asian community the bright lights and excitement of Richmond’s waterfront walks is in complete contrast to teveston’s heritage homes and and homes heritage teveston’s has signaled the unloading of the day’s catch over 100 years, the excited screech of seagulls offer visitors than just great air access! For But the City of Richmond has much more to Gwaii.” stunning Bill Reid sculpture, “The Spirit of Haida newcomers, with pieces that include the An impressive public art program welcomes home to Vancouver International Airport. many visitors will start their visit in Richmond, Richmond Immediately south of the City of Vancouver, S Metro Metro Vancouver P © Tourism Richmond2009/2010 NAT TE Park Garry Point Banks Sturgeon A RRA GARR URAL N SE NOVA A ISL Y REGI I AREA ONA BE P Trail Pedestrian Dyke PARK OINT STURGEON BANK S ONAL TEVESTON P VILLAGE 40 AND AINLST NATIONAL SITE CANNERY GEORGIA GULFOF Map 5_Richmond.indd 66 Metro Vancouver 2017-2018 | visitorschoice.com ACH P
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April-October: whale- Richmond’s spring, the in starting Steveston from sail Setting killer resident of sightings awesome to visitors treat boats watching whales, humpback as well as Islands Juan San the among (orcas) whales life. marine other and eagles bald seals, lions, sea whales, grey tourismrichmond.com Located at the Corner of No.3 and River Rd – One block away from Canada Line Bridgeport Station destination in and of itself. Airport, a.k.a. YVR, which in recent years underwent an award-winning makeover that makes it a visitor course, it is home to the Vancouver International America’s second-largest Buddhist temple. And, of facilities and spiritual sanctuaries, including North farms, cycling paths, picnic spots, recreation Asian food around! 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If nature is more your thing, visit one of New Westminster’s many parks, from the 19th century plan of Queen’s Park and its rose gardens, to the natural landscape of the Ravine. Glenbrook (12-acre) hectare 4.8 The Fraser River is yours to discover through at programs hands-on and exhibits rotating the Fraser River Discovery Centre in New Westminster. At 1,375 kilometres (850 miles) long, the Fraser River is one of the largest salmon spawning waterways in the world. It is also one of only three rivers in BC in which North America’s largest freshwater fish, the white sturgeon, spawn. Come experience the history of this important natural resource and learn about the mighty river’s contribution to people. its and Columbia British T 604.526.1905 New Westminster. has become a hub for community life in marketplace on the banks of the Fraser River 7,000-square-metre (75,000-square-foot) 7,000-square-metre independent restaurants and shops, this this shops, and restaurants independent gather to eat, shop and play. Showcasing River Market, where the hungry and curious Quay. Feast and fun come together at the Don’t miss the River Market at Westminster galleries, and performing arts venues. in abundance, with plenty of local museums, “Antique History,Alley.” arts and culture are of all sorts tucked away on Front Street’s the centre of downtown, and you’ll find antiques eclectic array of shopping. Columbia Street is New Westminster offers an interesting and changing parade of tug boats and freighters. boardwalk or discover the Fraser River’s ever the waterfront with its public markets and 19th century architecture, poke around “Royal City,” explore the historic downtown’s oldest city, New Westminster. Known as the Vancouver, you can discover Western Canada’s New New Westminster Just 20-minutes south-east from downtown Metro Metro Vancouver 44 Metro Vancouver 2017-2018 | visitorschoice.com Metro VancouverMetro Surrey that showcase local artists. 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boundaries, is the centre of activity for the district. Its downtown shopping precinct is Dewdney on landmarked and pedestrian-friendly Trunk Road by the “Beast,” a distinctive, two-story clock sculpture of a rearing horse. A cluster of restaurants and stores on the highway and along Dewdney Trunk Road service the surrounding community. Just a short walk from the downtown area, the Fraser River Heritage Walk links key heritage sites. St. John the Divine Anglican Church, British Columbia’s oldest, is just up the hill from the few remaining buildings of historic Port Haney. Golden Ears Provincial Park offers some of the region’s best hiking, boating and camping. You’ll find well-maintained camping sites close to Alouette Lake and Gold Creek, both of which are wonderfully refreshing during long, hot summer days. A little known recreational treasure is the University of British Columbia’s Malcolm Knapp information, more For Forest. Research or www.mapleridge-pittmeadows.com visit call 604.460.8300. communities within the municipality’s is Maple Ridge. Haney, one of several historic In the far north-east corner of Metro Vancouver coho, spring, and sockeye salmon. why not try your luck at steelhead trout, pink, and boating; with your fishing permits in hand, watching. The lake itself is popular for fishing tidal lakes, is a great place for hiking and bird Lake, one of North America’s largest fresh water Regional Park, situated at the south end of Pitt bears, beavers, and muskrats. Grant Narrows forest and tidal flats. Its home to deer, black black deer, to home Its flats. tidal and forest Marsh Wildlife Area with its raised bog, marshes, canoe and explore the immense Pitt Addington growing eco-tourism recreational areas. Rent a Pitt Meadows is also one of the region’s fastest- towering mountains and the cool river currents. golf, on four scenic courses are clustered near blueberry farms. Over one hundred holes of courses stretch out beside large cranberry and Where the Pitt River and Fraser River meet, golf Pitt Meadows & Maple Ridge If you love to golf, you’ll love Pitt Meadows. Metro Metro Vancouver 46 46 Metro Vancouver 2017-2018 | visitorschoice.com Fraser Valley Fraser BritishColumbia. of colony the of creation the to leading history, influenced and evolved grew, enterprise The Coast. West the of Nations First the with trade to post small a established organization, trade fur huge a Company, Bay Hudson’s the ago, half a and century a where, location exact the is This Site. 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Parks to exclusive oTENTik, an in overnight there sleep even can you and blacksmithing,demonstrations, goldpanning, and coopering watch buildings, historic the explore and fort the visit can you Today angley is also known as a “Community of of “Community a as known also is angley Metro Vancouver 2017-2018 | visitorschoice.com 47 47 Aerial displays are at the show’s heart, usually wowing visitors with the showmanship of the CAF Snowbirds, Canada’s national aerobatic team, demonstrations of Corsair, Spitfire and Sea Fury aircraft as well as freefall acrobatics with the CAF Skyhawks parachute team, championship wing andwalkers international flight participants. It’s a great family show, that takes place mid-August each year. TourismAbbotsford.ca (34561 Delair Rd) or call 859-1721 (604) bbotsford is also home to the Abbotsford Abbotsford the to home also is bbotsford demonstrations. other armed forces tactical equipment and V-8B Harrier and F-117 stealth fighter alongside static exhibits such as the B-52, F-14 Cat,Top International Air Show includes on-the-ground on-the-ground includes Show Air International in excess of 350,000 visitors. The Abbotsford air show, this three day spectacular attracts International Air Show. As Canada’s largest A to experience.to Abbotsford, there are many outdoor activities provincial parks, rivers and lakes in and around mountain biking, fishing, and golf. With several activities the for family entire including hiking, is a year-round destination packed with Coupled with its temperate climate, Abbotsford refurbished historic communities. historic refurbished landscape of working farms, art studios and dining, shopping and arts venues are set in a Urban amenities that include sophisticated Abbotsford Fraser Valley Family Fun
hy is Metro Vancouver such a great place for big and little W kids alike? Check out some of our favourite reasons, below!
Castle Fun Park Kick off your Abbotsford adventure on one of three themed 18-hole mini golf courses, or if you have tiny tots, you won’t want to miss the Kiddie Courtyard, a place just for kids with games shrunk to size. There are also go karts, bumper cars, batting cages and hundreds of action-packed games in the arcade.
Granville Island Kids Market An oasis for children at the heart of Granville Island, this two-level indoor wonderland is filled with activities, shops and services catering to young minds and creative imaginations. With crafts, games, costumes and more, this is an experience the whole family will enjoy! 1496 Cartwright Street 604.689.8447 | kidsmarket.ca (Map 1, J9)
Greater Vancouver Zoo This 120-acre plot of land is a place where animals from six continents find safety and protection in careful replicas of their natural habitats. Take the miniature Safari Express train around the property and learn all about the animals. 5048 264th Street, Aldergrove 604.856.6825 | gvzoo. com (Map 3, H12) visitorschoice.com | Bear Creek Park Train & Mini Golf Vancouver Maritime Museum Surrey’s Bear Creek Park Train, featuring Eddy Built to house the restored RCMP schooner St. the Engine, has been delighting children since it Roch – the first vessel to cross the Northwest opened. Brought over from England, Eddy is a Passage in both directions! – Vancouver’s mining diesel who loves chugging around the maritime history lives on in this sea-worthy
Metro Vancouver 2017-2018 Metro Vancouver 2017-2018 track carrying happy kids on a 10-minute ride. museum. Explore the ship’s cabins to see When he stops, the children have an opportunity what life was like for sailors and check out to “toot” the whistle like a real conductor. hands-on exhibits on topics like submersibles, Afterward, check out the 18-hole mini golf course. tugboats and Captain Vancouver’s ship. 1905 Ogden Avenue | 604.257.8300 vancouvermaritimemuseum.com (Map 1, J6)
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tanleyparkecology.ca tanleyparkecology.ca Map 1, A1-G2) Stanley Park Stanley There’s plenty of pint-sized fun to be had in Vancouver’s park. oldest largest and Ride the miniature train (with special events and decorations at Halloween and Christmas), visit the Vancouver Aquarium and about learn preserving ecology at the Nature House. vanaqua.org s
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pne.ca 1100 Chestnut Street (Vanier Park) (Vanier Street universe. about the vastness of the and live demos teach all spacecentre.ca exhibits, exhibits, fun activities 604.738.7827 planetarium. Interactive (Map 1, J6) visual shows in this domed spectacular light and space will be dazzled by Kids who love outer H.R. MacMillan Space Centre September 5. The atFair the PNE, August 20 to September 18. And don’t miss aged 2-10 years. Open May 7 to Playce, a special zone for children Playland also features Kids Exhibition National Pacific Image: pendulum ride, The Beast. and Canada’s most extreme historic Wooden Roller Coaster and attractions, including the Playland features over 30 rides Playland & The Fair at the PNE Family Fun Family Fun
Burnaby Village Museum Travel back to simpler time in this 1920-replica community. Visit the blacksmith shop, printing press and general store, check out the fully restored tram and ride the vintage carousel! 6501 Deer Lake Avenue, Burnaby | 604.297.4565 burnabyvillagemuseum.ca (Map 3, E6) Image: Noa Nichol
Science World Live demos, hands-on experiences and OMNIMAX movies make science fun! This multi-faceted attraction has been a Vancouver favourite since opening for Expo 86. With travelling and permanent exhibits, kids will learn about outer space, static electricity and more! 1455 Quebec Street | 604.443.7443 | scienceworld.ca (Map 2, C6) Image: Kenny Louie
Maplewood Farm This once-working dairy farm is now home to 200 charming domestic animals! Feed the chickens, ducks and bunnies, tour the gardens and take a pony ride. With so much to see and
visitorschoice.com do, Maplewood Farm is an agri- | tour you won’t want to miss! 405 Seymour River Place, North Vancouver | 6 0 4 . 9 2 9 . 5 6 1 0 maplewoodfarm.bc.ca (Map H, D6) Metro Vancouver 2017-2018 Metro Vancouver 2017-2018 WildPlay Element Park Visit Maple Ridge for a recreational adventure that’s perfect for the whole family. Get back to nature through fun games that challenge your abilities, uncover your inner monkey, and push you beyond your limits in a unique outdoor play space. Book a Monkido Aerial Adventure to explore dozens of treetop obstacles, ziplines and games that are suspended 2 to 18 metres (6.6 to 56.1 feet) above ground. 50 Metro Vancouver 2017-2018 | visitorschoice.com 5151
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Bakerview EcoDairy Abbotsford this Canada, in kind its of first The demonstration farm showcases innovative and sustainable dairy farm practices to the public in a fun and educational way. And with views of Mount Baker in the distance, it’s a great place to spend a day. Start at the interactive Learning Centre and theatre, get up close with some of the friendly farm animals, meet the Vitala cows and see their robotic milker at work.
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FREEDOM. FREEDOM. FUN. at work. water can be refreshing to say the least. encouraged to wear a wetsuit as the jackets are mandatory and people are Harrison Hot Springs Resort & Spa. Life seekers to the fl oating park in front of summer. A Sea-Doo shuttle escortsSea-Doo A shuttle fun- summer. is a great way to cool down during the fl oating water park on Harrison Lake popular TV game show “Wipeout,” this Harrison Hot Spring’s answer to the Harrison Hot Springs Water Park Get Outside!
ummer in Metro Vancouver means plenty of sun and lots of fun! From watersports to beach activities to hiking, S golf and endless warm-weather meandering, you’ll want to spend as much time as possible outdoors!
Whale Watching For a truly exhilarating excursion, whale watching with a local tour provider can’t be beat! Getting close enough to these majestic creatures often starts in the historic fishing village of Steveston (in Richmond) or from downtown Vancouver. Within minutes of either point of departure, you’ll find yourself exploring the Strait of Georgia, Fraser River Delta and Gulf Islands, home to these mighty mammals. You’ll also get a chance to spot harbour seals, sea lions, porpoises and a variety of marine wildlife that call these coastal waters home – don’t miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime experience! Photo: Pacific Whale Watch Association visitorschoice.com | Metro Vancouver 2017-2018 Metro Vancouver 2017-2018
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greatriverfishing.com Cycling Cycling The Metro Vancouver area is also well known for its great cycling opportunities. Right in the heart of Vancouver, the Seawall is a scenic 22-kilometre (13.7-mile) path that wraps around the city’s waterfront and Stanley Park. The trail is divided into two clearly marked sections – one for walkers and joggers, and one for cyclists and inline skaters. Richmond is also a great spot for cycling as a result of a system of dykes topped with 80 kilometres (50 miles) of fl at, easily-accessible, interconnected trails that meander past heritage sites, parks, scenery. spectacular and areas wildlife
but what they’re really famous for is their giant lingcod. accessible from several communities. The deep waters of Pender Harbour will also produce salmon, salmon fishing. Or you can head to the Strait of Georgia, which is a major salmon migration route, (1,000 pounds). And along the Sunshine Coast, saltwater anglers should expect great peak-season protected species is the largest freshwater fish in North America and can weigh up to 454 kilograms white sturgeon in the Fraser River near Chilliwack and Mission, but bring your biceps because this Coquitlam or Sasamat Lake in Port Moody – both are stocked with rainbow trout. Or you can fish for Vancouver. In spring or fall, visit Lafarge Lake in are several trout-stocked urban lakes in Metro sturgeon. For another fishing experience, there and abundant fish – especially the mighty white and steelhead. Lillooet is known for big, healthy of opportunities to hook impressive trout, salmon mountain rivers, the Pemberton area has plenty fishing. From remote alpine lakes to crystal-clear most spectacular settings for fly-fishing and spin The wilderness of this region offers some of the Fishing Fishing it a great way to get out and explore the region. activity can easily be paired with hiking, making its breathtaking scenery. This free recreational geocaching with 72 geocaches hidden amongst British Columbia, is a popular destination for Country, located in the southern interior of name and leave an item of their own. Gold have located the cache they can log their and small collectable items. Once geocachers waterproof container that holds a logbook a defined area. Each cache is generally a small containers (also called hidden containers caches) across (also GPS device or treasure hunt clues to find activity that involves using a smartphone, Geocaching is a relatively new family-friendly Geocaching Get Outside!
Golfing From spectacular mountain scenery along the Sea to Sky corridor to the championship level courses of Metro Vancouver, there’s no shortage of appealing options for the golfer inside. With over 600 parks and green spaces, Surrey is home to some of the best golf courses that attract golfers from across Canada and the globe. Challenging, award-winning layouts, with stunning mountain and water views give players an experience they won’t soon forget. You’ll also discover four golf courses near Whistler and Pemberton with outstanding scenic mountain backdrops. And since the region’s mild climate enables many courses to stay open all year long, the area is nothing short of a golfer’s paradise.
Horseback Riding Whether you’re looking for western or English riding options, there are a host of stables and ranches that will get you saddled up and on your way. Most outfitters in the region offer day trips that will take you through a range of scenery and terrain including secluded forest trails, along the edges of rivers, up majestic mountains and across grassy meadows. With around 7,000 horses, Langley is the epicentre for riding, and has become known as the “Horse Capital of BC.”
Campbell Valley Regional Park, in particular, is a magnet for equestrian fans. And it’s no wonder with a 260-hectare (1,322-acre) park that is completely loaded with horseback riding trails and cross-country equestrian jumps. With so much focus on horseback riding in Langley there are several outfitters to choose from – all of which are qualified to guide you on a trail ride through some of the area’s beautiful parks and countryside.
Kayaking visitorschoice.com | Kayaking is a prominent water activity that can be found in every part of the region. Paddle across idyllic lakes, discover untouched coastlines, explore secret islands or float through tranquil coves. Popular ocean kayaking destinations include Bowen Island, Metro Vancouver 2017-2018 Metro Vancouver 2017-2018 Deep Cove in North Vancouver and the Sunshine Coast. Watch for whales, sea lions and bald eagles, and keep an eye out for colourful starfish on the ocean floor. vancouverwateradventures. com, or harrisonecotours.com or deepcovekayak.com
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Stand Up Stand Paddleboarding Stand up paddleboarding is a fairly new water activity that has been steadily increasing in popularity worldwide. If you’re looking to try it out, Gibsons is a great place to start. Rent a stand up paddleboard near the dock in Gibsons Harbour and then spend some time exploring the surrounding waters. Be on the lookout for marine life as you paddle. You’ll probably spot some fish and maybe even a few bright purple sea stars in the shallow waters. Or try North Vancouver, where a stand up paddleboard ride will have you floating across the tranquil ocean waters of Deep Cove. If you’re a seasoned paddleboarder, grab a rental and hit the water, or if it’s your first time, consider taking a class to learn the basics in one of the most beautiful outdoor classrooms in the region.
the Georgia Straight capture the magic of this special place. Amazing views of the Coast Mountains, Vancouver Island and a beautiful subalpine setting. winding through old-growth forests and wide-open spaces in Here you’ll have 7 kilometres (4.4 miles) of trails to explore, drive accessible forest service road on the Sunshine Coast. spot that can be accessed by a 13-kilometre (8-mile) 4-wheel out in the snow! Dakota Ridge is another great snowshoe delicious fondue tour. What a tasty way fondue tour. to delicious warm up after being three local hills offering snowshoe and tours, trails including a Metro Vancouver’s Metro North Shore is a perfect place to start with your heart rate and enjoy the snow throughout Metro Vancouver. Snowshoeing Snowshoeing Snowshoeing is a great way to get some fresh increaseair, Burrard Inlet in Vancouver. boaters might enjoy is sailing up Indian Arm, an 18-kilometre (11-mile) fjord that extends north from park is only accessible by boat or floatplane, giving it the feeling of a secret hideaway. Another trip at the head of the Inlet, tumbles 40 metres (120 feet) making it a sight to behold. This spectacular its precipitous granite walls and mingle with the waters below. Beautiful Chatterbox Falls, located sun melting the mountain top snow creates more than 60 phenomenal waterfalls that cascade down Visitors from all over the world come to see this almost completely enclosed, magical fjord. Warm water’s edge to heights in excess of 2,100 metres (7,000 feet) and a depth of 300 metres (1,000 feet). gorge, which rises sharply from the Louisa Inlet is a magnificent granite almost untouched shoreline. Princess Princess shoreline. untouched almost more than 60 kilometres (37 miles) of Coast is a boater’s paradise, and has Marine Provincial Park on the Sunshine are nearly limitless. Desolation Sound Sound Desolation limitless. nearly are hundreds of islands, bays and coves fjords, pristine marine parks, and opportunities to explore serene coastal While sailing or power boating, the Sailing & Power Boating Get Outside!
Ziplining If you’re looking for a thrill, head to Grouse Mountain for a ziplining adventure that will have you soaring through the air with the beauty of nature all around you. The dual-line, five-line circuit at Grouse Mountain offers an adrenaline-pumping tour across the peaks and canyons of Grouse and Dam Mountains. Don’t blink because you’ll be travelling at speeds of up to 80 kilometres/hour (50 miles/ hour) and you don’t want to miss the amazing views!
Mountain Biking Heralded as the birthplace of freeriding, Vancouver’s famed North Shore Mountains are an internationally regarded destination. Mount Fromme, Mount Seymour and Cypress Mountain have routes that are so steep it’s hard to believe someone could actually maneuver them.
Further north, Squamish is renowned for its excellent cross-country, downhill and freeriding opportunities, and has a trail for every experience level.
Downhill Skiing & Snowboarding Grouse Mountain, Cypress Mountain and Mount Seymour on Vancouver’s North Shore all offer fantastic skiing and snowboarding opportunities as well. These mountains offer night skiing, for those who want to spend an extra-long day on the mountain or head up after a day of sightseeing in Vancouver. visitorschoice.com |
Mountain Climbing Squamish, another climber’s paradise, is recognized as one of the world’s top rock climbing destinations, largely due to the incredibly sticky
Metro Vancouver 2017-2018 Metro Vancouver 2017-2018 granite found all over town including the Stawamus Chief. At present, there are over 3,500 routes and boulder problems in the Squamish area. Your first stop should be the Squamish Adventure Centre where you can discover all the access points, and decide whether or not you want a personal guide (or even a lesson).
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Paragliding Paragliding & Hang Gliding Try tandem paragliding on Vancouver’s North Shore and soar through the sky like an eagle. Flights launch from Grouse Mountain and land in Cleveland Park, for an elevation drop of 1,005 metres (3,300 feet). Your experience includes Ground School, where you’ll learn proper launch technique and much more.
Scuba Diving Great visibility and a variety of marine life (including cloud sponges, feather dusters and cold-water corals) draw divers to one spot in particular – the Sunshine Coast. The water in this area can be two or three degrees warmer and even clearer than other destinations in the region. Seek out the 111- metre (366-foot) HMCS Chaudière, a sunken ex-navy destroyer and artificial reef in Sechelt Inlet Marine Provincial Park, or head north in search of the famous Emerald Princess of Powell River, a 2.5-metre (8-foot) bronze mermaid sculpture. If that’s not enough, you could also dive the wreck of the Malahat, a five-masted wooden schooner, or you can explore shore-accessible dive sites within easy reach of Vancouver and Squamish in Howe Sound. Look for octopus shelters off the shore of Whytecliff Park, or play among the sunken wrecks at diver-friendly Porteau Cove Provincial Park. Skydiving Skydiving experience this! like
the Fraser Valley and beyond as you drop times, skydiving challenge. is the ultimate or Abbotsford for non-stop adventure. See from 3,048 metres (10,000 feet). And bring your friends – you’ll be a lot closer after an
When it comes to adrenaline-pumping good Get Outside! Take to Take the skies in Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows provide equipment and guided tours to suit your needs. ride of your life, there are a handful of companies that Whether you’re new to snowmobiling, or looking for the excellent riding conditions from November to April. great backcountry roads and mountain slopes with Mountain Ranges, this former gold mining town offers is Bralorne. Nestled between the Chilcotin and Coast stunning views. Another popular area worth exploring open landscape to let out the throttle and take in some area’s collection of glaciers provide the perfect wide- Home to the world-famous Pemberton Ice Fields, the Canada, Sea to Sky Country is a snowmobiler’s paradise. Snowmobiling With some of the best snowmobiling terrain in Western Get Outside! Get Outside!
Whitewater Rafting There are few places in the world where so many rafting rivers are so close to a major city. Choose from single or multi-day trips, with both motorpowered and paddle- powered rafting available. Perhaps the best place to begin your adventure is in Lytton, since its location at the confluence of the Thompson and Fraser Rivers has earned it the reputation of being the “rafting capital of Canada.” Or you could check out the nearby Nahatlatch, Coquihalla and Stein Rivers as well. There’s also the Chilliwack River, which drops 10 metres/kilometre (52.8 feet/mile), creating numerous long and continuous rapids.
Windsurfing & Kiteboarding The Squamish Spit at the mouth of the Squamish River is one of those rare places where wind, water and land combine to provide the perfect conditions for windsurfing and kiteboarding. Advanced kiteboarders and windsurfers flock to Squamish from June to September, taking advantage of the consistent winds and handy facilities. Not a pro yet? Try Jericho Beach in Vancouver for rentals, lessons and everything you need to get started.
Hiking On a hiking or walking excursion in the Metro Vancouver you’ll find delight in every step. Terrain varies from rugged shoreline and deep woods to open mountain summits and views of the Pacific Ocean. The breathtaking surroundings will only enhance the feelings that come with exercise and lots of fresh air. From easy to difficult, there’s a hike for everyone.
Grouse Grind visitorschoice.com | The Grouse Grind in North Vancouver is a very challenging 2.9-kilometre (1.8-mile) trail up the face of Grouse Mountain. Commonly referred to as “Mother Nature’s Stairmaster,” this one is a workout. With an elevation gain of 853 metres (2,800 feet), you’ll be climbing 2,830 steps up a mountain, so
Metro Vancouver 2017-2018 Metro Vancouver 2017-2018 you’ll need strong hips and legs. There are rest stops and a few benches at the halfway mark for hikers to take a breather, but they are limited. Until you emerge at the very top there are few viewpoints through the forest, but once you see it for yourself, the panoramic view of Vancouver below will make the tough climb worthwhile. Over 100,000 people hike the trail annually. 58 Metro Vancouver 2017-2018 | visitorschoice.com 59
Service Road. Mount Cheam Cheam Mount Quarry Rock A relatively short hike with minimal elevation gain, Quarry Rock is a dogfriendly trail that passes by streams and towering Douglas fir and hemlock trees, before arriving at a clearing overlooking Indian Arm and Belcarra. Accessible through Panorama Park in Deep Cove, this rocky outcropping nestled on the easternmost section of the Baden Powell Trail is a wonderful, leisurely hike that takes about two hours round trip. Buntzen Lake Trail Buntzen Lake is located in a beautiful recreation area just north of Port Moody. This man-made lake is surrounded by forests, beach areas and several trails for hiking. The aptly named Buntzen Lake Trail is a relatively easy 8-kilometre (5-mile) path that loops around the lake, with only 110 metres (26 feet) of elevation gain, making it an enjoyable hike. Stawamus Chief The Chief towers high above Squamish and offers scenic views of Howe Sound and several mountains in Garibaldi Provincial Park. The steep scrambles up the backside trail have made it one of the most popular summit hikes in BC. The first peak (south summit) is the lowest, easiest and most popular of the three peaks. The round-trip distance to summit the three peaks is about 11 kilometres (6.8 miles), with 600 metres (1,969 feet) of elevation gain. Othello Tunnels Tunnels Othello caused by dripping water. Othello Tunnels were built in the early 1900s when the Mount Cheam offers incomparable 360-degree views of gravel surface underfoot may be uneven due to erosion The roundtrip route is 9.5 kilometres (5.9 miles), with an Tunnels. The trail through the Othello Tunnels is an easy through the Coquihalla Gorge, known now as the Othello requires a rugged 4-wheel drive vehicle along the Forest Located in Coquihalla Canyon Provincial Park in Hope, the Region with the BC coast by rail. A set of tunnels was built recommended as some tunnels are long and dark, and the is not as difficult as gaining access to the trailhead, which 3.5-kilometre (2.2-mile) round trip. Flashlights are strongly strongly are Flashlights trip. round (2.2-mile) 3.5-kilometre Lake, the surrounding peaks and Mount Baker to the south. elevation gain of 700 metres (2,297 feet). Getting to the peak Canadian Pacific Railway needed a route to link the Kootenay Chilliwack and the communities along the Fraser River, Jones
Gardens & Parks
Stanley Park The crown jewel of Vancouver’s nearly 200 city parks, Stanley Park is a 400-hectare (1,000-acre) evergreen oasis connected to the city’s West End by a narrow strip of land. An 8.8-kilometre (5.5-mile) seawall surrounds the park’s perimeter offering breathtaking views at every turn and making it a hotspot for cyclists, runners, walkers and rollerbladers. Recently named the world’s best city park by TripAdvisor, Stanley Park is home to wildlife, beaches, the Vancouver Aquarium, a pitch & putt, water park and miniature railway. Other landmarks worth visiting include the Stanley Park Rose Garden, Prospect Point Lookout, the 9 O’Clock Gun, Siwash Rock, Lost Lagoon, the nine totem poles at Brockton Point and the Stanley Park Hollow Tree, a 700 to 800-year-old western red cedar tree stump. Designated a National Historic Site of Canada, Stanley Park is deserving of an itinerary unto itself.
VanDusen Botanical Garden This Vancouver garden will inspire you with 22 hectares (54.4 acres) of elegant landscapes representing a range of ecosystems found in such places as the Himalayas, the Mediterranean, the Louisiana swamps and the Pacific Northwest. VanDusen Botanical Garden’s stunning Visitor Centre, with its orchid-inspired design, is an iconic building and a model of sustainability.
Queen Elizabeth Park Queen Elizabeth Park, Vancouver’s horticultural jewel, is a major draw for floral display enthusiasts and view-seekers. At 152 metres (499 feet) above sea level, it’s the highest point in Vancouver and allows for spectacular views of the park, city and North Shore Mountains. The 52-hectare (128-acre) park is home to an arboretum, and a gorgeous quarry garden with a collection of exotic and native trees and sculptures, including one by internationally visitorschoice.com | renowned artist Henry Moore. If that isn’t enough to keep you entertained, the park also features the stunning Bloedel Conservatory and a variety of recreational offerings.
Metro Vancouver 2017-2018 Metro Vancouver 2017-2018 Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden This garden in Vancouver is the first of its kind outside of China, and is representative of the private spaces within a Ming scholar’s residence. With its asymmetrical arrangement of rocks and plants, winding paths and corridors, and views that overlook its courtyards, the garden emulates the rhythms of nature and offers quiet moments for contemplation 60 in Vancouver’s historic Chinatown. Metro Vancouver 2017-2018 | visitorschoice.com 61 61
Rocky Point Park Rocky Point Park is Port Moody’s best-known park. A popular destination for hikers of the Shoreline Trail, or a starting point for boaters using the boat launch, Rocky Point has a large variety of amenities including a seasonal outdoor pool, skateboard park and biking trails. Cultus Lake Provincial Park Located in Chilliwack, Cultus Lake Provincial Park is characterized by a large, warm freshwater lake and scenic, forest-clad mountains. There are several campgrounds in the park that are popular, along with many day-use areas that are perfect for swimming, kayaking and picnicking. and exotic plants. exotic and UBC Botanical Garden UBC & Memorial Garden Garden Botanical Nitobe GImmerse yourself in a world of wild plants at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver. Stroll through the impressive Asian garden with over 400 kinds of rhododendrons, travel the continents in the alpine garden, explore the native rainforest garden, discover food growing techniques, and visit the internationally recognized collections of magnolias and maples. For a unique vantage point take the Greenheart Canopy Walkway, a 308-metre (1,010-foot) aerial trail system which gives you a bird’s eye view of the forest canopy ecosystem. Sendall Gardens Sendall Gardens Queen’s Park Queen’s decorative entrance trellises. leash dog area, enjoy a picnic, or stop and Queen’s Park in New Westminster provides ponds, where several varieties of birds can be found. Stay active with a game of tennis, run along smell the roses in the garden featuring over trees. Walk along the nature trails and stop at the two September and marvel at the wide variety of colourful (3.67 acres) of beautiful and unique plants, shrubs and the trails, take your dog for a walk to the off- Visit the tropical garden greenhouse between April and visitors with a wide range of outdoor pursuits. 600 floribunda and hybrid roses, a gazebo and Located in Langley, Sendall Gardens features 1.9 hectares First Nations Attractions
iscover the ancient wisdom and traditions of the region’s First Nations. Through interpretive centres, archaeological Dsites, museums, galleries, guided First Nations adventure tours and cultural performances you’ll come to understand how these dynamic cultures have evolved through history.
First Nations Cuisine Drawing inspiration from the countless generations that came before, Aboriginal chefs fuse traditional techniques with modern cooking methods to create delicious new edible expressions.
For a unique Aboriginal meal, Salmon n’ Bannock Bistro in Vancouver serves up wild local fish, organic and free range meats, bannock (naturally) and many other delightful Aboriginal dishes. visitorschoice.com |
The Museum of Anthropology at UBC Known for its spectacular architecture and unique setting on the cliffs of Point Grey in Vancouver, this museum is home to one of the
Metro Vancouver 2017-2018 Metro Vancouver 2017-2018 world’s finest collections of rare Aboriginal artifacts and artwork. MOA houses over 40,000 ethnographic objects from almost every part of the world, including Bill Reid’s best-known sculpture, The Raven and the First Men. Fun fact: you’ll find an illustration of his sculpture on the $20 bill (from 2001 – 2006). in Vancouver’s historic Chinatown. 62 Metro Vancouver 2017-2018 | visitorschoice.com 63 6363
Tuckkwiowhum Village Tuckkwiowhum Tuckkwiowhum Village is a First Nations heritage site and village, located 5 kilometres (3.1 miles) south of Boston Bar. The village was inspired by a desire to preserve and share the teachings of the Nlaka’pamux people, and offers visitors an opportunity to experience the village as it was before the arrival of European culture. a Take guided or self-guided tour of the village, visit the museum and gift shop, and complete your experience by camping overnight in a traditional teepee. Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art This downtown Vancouver public art gallery is named after the acclaimed Haida artist, Bill Reid (1920 – 1998). The gallery is dedicated to understanding and appreciating contemporary Aboriginal art from the Northwest Coast of North America. Gallery highlights include over 40 pieces of Bill Reid’s gold and silver jewelry, Reid’s bronze masterpiece: Mythic Messengers, and a full-scale totem pole carved by James Hart of Haida Gwaii. Takaya Tours Takaya legends, songs and stories. and songs legends,
the the experienced guides traditional share will by canoe or kayak and experience the culture, Tour Tour the calm and scenic waters of Indian Arm traditionalstyle ocean-going canoes. While you tradition and history of the Tsleil-Waututh First and back through time, using 7.6-metre (25-foot) explore the rich marine coastlines of Indian Arm, Nation. Takaya Tours in North Vancouver will take you on an unforgettable journey across the water and educational tour. land, as they take you for a memorable significance and natural beauty of the unique unique understanding the of cultural tour. Knowledgeable guides share their their share guides Knowledgeable tour. a a kayaking, hiking or snowshoeing Depending on the season, choose from First Nation cultural heritage. British Columbia’s coast with Shíshálh that blend the stunning beauty of unique tours across water and land Talaysay Tours Talaysay Tours in Sechelt provides First Nations Attractions
Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre The Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre in Whistler embodies the spirit of partnership between two unique Nations who wish to preserve, grow and share their traditional cultures. Step into a world where ancient customs meet modern day. Enjoy a welcome song, guided tour, captivating film and a fun craft activity to help discover the meaning behind their traditional ways of life.
Tems Swiya Museum Located in Sechelt, this new museum showcases Shíshálh Nation culture and history. Their comprehensive learning experience explores traditional arts and practices through a variety of artifacts and an interactive touch-screen display.
Good Eats
anging from laid-back casual to five-course meals, Vancouver’s dining scene caters to every palate. RWhether you’re looking for local produce, fresh seafood or trendy tapas, it’s all within easy reach. visitorschoice.com | Fresh & Local Surrounded by lush agricultural lands and seafood-rich waters, fresh cuisine is a huge selling point in Vancouver. The 100-Mile Diet and Ocean Wise program Metro Vancouver 2017-2018 Metro Vancouver 2017-2018 were both born in B.C., as was Green Table – a network of sustainable restaurants that pledge to reduce their environmental footprint by serving local foods, creating less waste, reducing water usage and supporting 64 likeminded suppliers. Good Eats
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AnnaLena On trend with Bishop’s - Long-time leader sharing plates, pickled, in sustainability. Fine food, Bauhaus It’s billed as German compressed, charred, smoked, excellent service. 2183 West but dishes have a West Coast shaved foods. An award Fourth Ave., 604.738.2025 sensibility — except for the winner. 1809 West First Ave. schnitzel. Michelin-starred 778-379-4052 chef from Germany. 1 West Cordova, 604.974.1147 visitorschoice.com |
Brix Large tapas selection, glass-covered courtyard Anton’s Pasta Bar - This patio, heritage building. 1138 Metro Vancouver 2017-2018 Metro Vancouver 2017-2018 place packs a mean punch Belgard Kitchen - Industrial Homer St., 604.915.9463 in the pasta department. wine and beer-making facility Not only is the pasta cooked in one part,casual food in in house, there are over another. 55 Dunlevy St. 70 traditional and original 604.566.9463 Anton’s pasta creations. 4260 Hastings St. 604.299.6636 66 Good Eats
Boulevard Kitchen and Dock Lunch - A charming Fable Fine - Imaginative Oyster Bar Elegant space but hole in the wall run by equally farm-to-table menu. The casual attitude which carries charming home cook. Menu is “canned tuna” is a must. through to the food. Best teeny but changes daily. 152 1944 West Fourth Ave., chicken wings ever! Sutton East 11th Ave., 604.879.3625 604.732.1322 Place Hotel, 845 Burrard St. 604.642.2900
Dockside Restaurant – Voted Farmer’s Apprentice - Chef- best patio for 8 years running owner David Gunawan lets Burdock & Co - Honest, by Georgia Straight – with fresh, local ingredients guide artful goodness bya chef at the food to match., Granville his creative vision. 1533 West forefront of sustainability Island Hotel, 604.685.7070 Sixth Ave., 604.620.2070 mission. 2702 Main St.
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Gallery Café - A grand patio Hawksworth - Hail David Lucy’s Eastside Diner for summer lunches. Cafeteria Hawksworth! Perfection sits Retro diner, open 24 hours. style food (wine, too) is fresh. on many a dish. Rosewood Delicious food with tendency Vancouver Art Gallery, 750 Georgia Hotel, 801 West to clog arteries. 2708 Main Hornby St., 604.688.2233 Georgia St., 604.673.700 St., 604.568.1550
Grub Modest little spot that Homer St. Cafe and Bar Mackenzie Room Comfort delivers a lot. Blackboard Plays with Mediterranean food with attitude and some menu changes constantly. flavours. A giant red edge, like the yak tartare with 4328 Main St., 604.876.8671 rotisseries takes centre stage clams. 415 Powell St., on the lovely lower area. 898 604.253.0705 Homer St., 604.428.4299 visitorschoice.com |
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| most-late-night food available – this downtown street is a great spot to step out. (Map 1) > Y aletown: Vancouver’s hippest lounges can be found in this ultra-cool community. Comb the cobblestone streets for cool cocktails and late-night networking. (Map 1) > G astown: This district set the tone for Vancouver’s vibe many years ago. Today it’s a draw for college kids, hipsters and 30-somethings alike, featuring cutting-edge cuisine and intimate whisky
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Boat Tours & Rentals Major Attractions Major Attractions Sewell’s Marina Sea Safari Capilano Suspension Bridge Park & Boat Tours Capilano Suspension Bridge is Step aboard a guided eco-tour, iconic. The Park celebrates nature rent your own boat, or join a guide in unique and thrilling ways – on a private salmon fishing trip. no more so than with the new Celebrating 80 years of ocean Cliffwalk, a series of cantilevered adventures in Howe Sound! bridges, stairs and platforms along Shuttle service from Downtown a granite precipice. Maplewood Farm hotels available. 3735 Capilano Road, This once-working dairy farm 6409 Bay Street, West Vancouver North Vancouver is now home to 200 charming Tel: 604.921.3474 Tel: 604.985.7474 domestic animals! Feed the sewellsmarina.com capbridge.com chickens, ducks and bunnies, and Map 3,A1 Map 3,B4 Major Attractions take a pony ride. With so much to see and do, Maplewood Farm is an Guidebook & Savings Dr. Sun Yat-Sen agri-tour you won’t want to miss! Classical Chinese Garden CITY PASSPORT™ 405 Seymour River Place, First of its kind built outside of China North Vancouver Guidebook with history of and the perfect place to visit year- Tel: 604.929.5610 Vancouver combined with $1000 round. Its covered walkways and maplewoodfarm.bc.ca worth of Attraction offers. Save up beautiful pavilions protect guests from MapMajor 2,A9 Attractions to 50% off or Get a 2 for 1 at over Vancouver’s famous rainforest condi- 50+ Attractions. Only $20 CDN. Museum of Vancouver tions! The jade green pond with koi The Museum of Vancouver (MOV) Valid for 2 Adults & 2 Children. fish, a collection of 100-year old minia- Purchase at Gastown Photo - #143 - creates Vancouver-focused ture trees and rare tai hu rock imported exhibitions and programs that 757 West Hastings - Sinclair Centre from China, are some of the delights Bill Reid Gallery: 639 Hornby St. encourage dynamic conversations and secrets this Garden offers. about what was, is, and can be Currency Exchange: 1169 Robson St. 578 Carrall Street (at Pender) Vancouver. Permanent exhibitions Dr. Sun Yat Sen Chinese Gardens – Tel: 604.662.3207 Map 1,C11 tell the city’s stories. Gift Shop - 578 Carrall Street vancouverchinesegarden.com Major Attractions 1100 Chestnut Street, Vancouver Tel: 604.736.4431 Cycle Tours HR MacMillan Space Centre museumofvancouver.ca Cycle City Expect the Unexpected! Discover MajorMap 1,J6 Attractions the wonders of space through live Tours Playland & The Fair at the PNE demonstrations, exhibits, Sharing stories, Playland features over 35 rides planetarium shows and evening sights, and local and attractions, including the observatory viewing. A unique knowledge of Vancouver, BC through historic Wooden Roller Coaster and experience for everyone. fun and educational guided bike Canada’s most extreme pendulum 1100 Chestnut Street rides. Rentals and self-guided tours ride, The Beast. Playland also Tel: 604.738.7827 now available. (Tour departures features Kids Playce, a special zone and rentals) Downtown South - 1344 spacecentre.ca Map 1,J6 for children aged 2-10 years. Open Burrard St. (Rentals) May 7 to September 18. And don’t City Centre - 648 Hornby St. miss The Fair at the PNE, August 20 www.cyclevancouver.com Indoor Attractions visitorschoice.com to September 5. | Tel: 604.618.8626 Map 1,D8 2901 East Hastings Street Tel: 604.253.2311 pne.ca Bike rentals Map 2,B8
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DINING Pub/Brew Pub/Sports Bar Mahony& Sons Family owned and operated, this traditional Irish pub offers a selection of beer, wine, and whiskey in a large but cozy setting. West, Convention Centre Place Canada 1055 Tel: 604.647.7513 UBC Campus, 5990 University Blvd 604.827.4444Tel: mahonyandsons.com $ Lunch, Dinner Map 1,G11 & Map 2,C1 Top of Vancouver Top of Vancouver Top Revolving Restaurant Revolving Restaurant Take the elevator (no charge) 560Take the elevator (no charge) 560 ft above the city and enjoyft excep above the city and enjoy excep tional cuisine and a panoramictional cuisine and a panoramic view. Specialties are steak,view. Specialties poultry, are steak, poultry,seafood (lobster, wild BC salmon,seafood (lobster, wild BC salmon, Alaskan King crab), lamb and duck.Alaskan king crab), lamb and duck. Hastings555 W. Street Hastings555 W. Street 604.669.2220Tel: 604.669.2220Tel: topofvancouver.com topofvancouver.com $$-$$$ Yes Reservations: $$-$$$ Yes Reservations: Cocktails Dinner, Lunch, Map 1,C9 Map 1,C9 Continental Continental Pasture to Plate Grill, Broths & Deli Our new grill features delicious grilled kabobs, hearty burgers, and sausages and hotdogs, as well as made all broths, drinking healthy PLATE TO PASTURE Organic our with or take-away quick a Grab meats. and kombucha of glass a have stay, directly come products Our relax. from our own ranch located in the beautiful Chilcotin. 1061 Denman St, Vancouver, BC Vancouver, St, Denman 1061 pasturetoplate.ca/grill-broths-deli Map (1,D7)
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Second departure location departure Second IslandGranville Street Duranleau 1516 Wild Whales Vancouver The only whale watching company Island. Granville departing from 3-7 hour professionally guided tours to experience orca, porpoises, seals and birds in the spectacular Gulf Sightings! Guaranteed Islands. 604.699.2011 Tel: Reservations: Online www.whalesvancouver.com [email protected] Map E all on the Ocean Magic. Bayshore1601 Drive 1.888.383.4884 Tel: princeofwhales.com Map 1,D4 Whale Watching Whale Watching Prince of Whales Whale and Adventure Tours Watching Located at The Westin Bayshore Vancouver, we offer the Ultimate Day to Tour Victoria. Enjoy spec tacular whale watching, downtown Victoria, Butchart Gardens and a sunset Gulf Islands cruise home, We would be happy to share our home with you! Water321 Street 604.451.1600 Tel: westcoastsightseeing.com WESTCOAST Sightseeing WESTCOAST We have been showcasing Vancouver, Victoria, and Whistler for over 30 years. Join us on our next adventure to the Christmas lights at Butchart Gardens, along the Sea to Sky Highway to Whistler, or around our beautiful city. Sightseeing
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Map 1,D4 604.633.6413 604.633.6413 seavancouver.com soned veteran, we guarantee that you will have a blast! Launching from the Westin Bayshore Hotel, our fleet of open-air, purpose built, zodiac-style vessels are Vancouver’s fastest and safest way to view the city from the sea. Bayshore1601 Drive (inside the lobby of the Westin Bayshore Hotel) Vancouver Tel: Get ready for the Adventure of a Lifetime! Whether you are a first time zodiac adventurer or a sea Sea Vancouver – Waterfront – Waterfront Sea Vancouver Sightseeing Adventures Sight/Flight Sight/Flight Seeing arrival. Located minutes from downtown in beautiful Stanley Park. Open 365 days a year. Stanley Park, 845 Avison Way 604.659.FISHTel: / 604.659.3474 vanaqua.org Map 4,F4 One of the top Aquariums in the world is bigger and better than penguins, Belugas, before! ever otters and 50,000 other amazing aquatic creatures await your Vancouver Aquarium Vancouver in Stanley Park Major Attractions One-hour fully narrated tours of Major Attractions Tours Horse-Drawn Park Stanley Stanley Park featuring the Totem Totem the featuring Park Stanley sites. popular and Poles minutes. 30 every Departures 4:00pm; – 9:40am – 31 – 1 March 5:00pm; – 9:40am – 31 May – 1 April 5:30pm; – 9:30am – 30 – 1 June 6pm; – 9:30am – 4 September – 1 July 5pm; – 9:40am – 30 – 5 September 4pm. – 9:40am – 12 November – 1 October 735 Stanley Park Drive Tel: 604.681.5115 Map 1,B2 & Map B,F4 Experience Killer Whales, humpback humpback Whales, Killer Experience more! and seals porpoises, whales, We offer 3 to 5 hour tours through the spectacular Gulf Islands and are the only company with zodiac style boats. Shuttle service from Downtown Vancouver & Richmond. Second - 12240 210 Ave, Richmond 604.274.9565 Tel: vancouverwhalewatch.com Map 3,G3 Whale Watching Vancouver Whale Watch ATTRACTIONS & ACTIVITIES DINING
Mexican/Latin American West Coast Chinese Las Margaritas Floata Seafood Restaurant Dishes inspired by the cantinas- Canada’s largest Chinese restaurant styled menus of Northern Mexico, serving all the exotic and exciting Baja and southern California. flavours of the orient. Specialties Great patio, huge tequila selection, include Dim Sum and Peking Duck. kids’ menu & takeout. 400-180 Keefer Street, Chinatown 1999 W 4th Avenue, Kitsilano Tel: 604.602.0368 Tel: 604.734.7117 Dockside Restaurant floata.com lasmargaritas.com & Brewing Company $ Attire: Casual Reservations: Yes Lunch, Dinner $ Attire: Casual Voted Best Patio in Vancouver, fine Map 1,B12 Lunch, Dinner, Cocktails dining with floor to ceiling windows Map 2,C5 offering amazing views of False Creek and Downtown Vancouver. Barbeque/Ribs 1253 Johnston Street, Thai Restaurants Granville Island Thai House Yale Saloon Tel: 604.685.7070 Since 1986, the Thai House has been Vancouver’s one and only Country docksidevancouver.com Bar!! Great BBQ with slow-smoked $$ Attire: Casual Reservations: Yes consistently setting the standard meats + all the fixings, Line Dancing, Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, by striving to offer the very best in Bull Riding, DJ & Dance floor to Cocktails Map E quality and service through creative boot! 1300 Granville Street, and careful attention to all details. www.yalesaloon.com Seafood 2 locations in Richmond & North Vancouver. Map 1,D7 129-4940 # 3 road Richmond (5 mins from Airport ) 604.278.7373 116 West Esplanade Tel: 604.987.9911 www.thaihouse.com Map 3
Urban Thai Bistro Open since year 2000, Urban Thai has been serving locals and tourists Fanny Bay Oyster Bar like for close to 20 years. Voted “Best Thai” With over 100 menu & Shellfish Market items, Urban Thai has a large patio Voted the Best Happy Hour and full service bar, restaurant and in Downtown, this ‘Tide to Table’ lounge. Reservations recommended. oyster bar is a great place to catch 1119 Hamilton Street the freshest seafood meal in 604.408.7788 The Greedy Pig the city. Located in the stadium thaihouse.com/urban-thai-bistro A much loved hidden gem in Gastown, district, right next to BC Place, Map 1,F10 visitorschoice.com
| Tasty comfort food, great local beer you can also buy fresh shellfish on tap and a unique bourbon and whisky cocktail list. Always friendly from their attached market. Pink Elephant Thai staff in a warm and welcoming 762 Cambie Street For those who like it hot or for those century old room. Open Tuesday to 778.379.9510 who like it mild, Pink Elephant Thai Saturday for lunch and dinner. fannybayoysters.com won’t disappoint. With 2 locations Tel: 604.669.4991 $$ Attire: Casual there is always one close by. 307 W Cordova St, Vancouver Reservations: Yes 434 SW Marine Drive (8 mins from Airport via skytrain)
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385 Water Street of camera. Camera bags and binoculars too. West HastingsUnit - 757 143 in Sinclair Centre 604.608.2728 Tel: gastownphoto.com Map 1,C7 Specialty Stores Specialty Gastown Photo We stock what travellers need in photography. Nikon and Canon – cameras and lenses. Batteries and chargers for every model AMIMOC - Gastown manufactured and created has AMIMOC 1956. Our since Canada in moccasins waterproof the MARTINO, brands; latest the MAËL, with and active Urban for boots boot: distinctive a create to dared team years 60 today, still unique & Beautiful - Lacing Handmade creation! its after – selection colors 22 heat by Pre-shaped Located “AMIMOC” are We unique. are “We Gastown Street, Water 332 www.amimoc.ca 604.428.9994 Tel: Shopping Centres Centre Mall Vancouver Connect to Canada Line + Expo Line. Shops like London Drugs. Tastes like Tim Hortons. Services like Chat’r. There’s more to connect with here! Open till 7 PM; Thurs & Fri 9 PM. West Georgia @ Granville Seymour + @ 650 West Georgia Street 604.713.6495 Tel: Map 1,D8 Gourmet Products Gourmet Délices Érable & Cie Délices Érable & Cie banner, a name longstanding the celebrates that Quebec in making syrup of heritage the as position province’s the and maple of producer 1 no. world’s syrup. Tel: 604.682.6175
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In business in Vancouver for over professional provide we years, 50 service on fine Swiss watches. pre-owned of selection a have also We and vintage watches for sale. 9am-5pm. Fri, to Mon are Hours Vancouver, Hotel Fairmont LL - 900 W. Georgia St. Tel: 604-683-2820 604-687-8505 Fax: [email protected] Email: ottofriedlwatchservice.com Map 1,D7 Otto Friedl Ltd Watches
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Map 1,E6 SHOPPING & SERVICES Unique jewellery shop featuring the works of over 100 of Canada’s top jewellery design artists. Offers everything from contemporary designs to modern interpretations of First Nations styles. Water387 Street, Gastown 604.915.7001 Tel: artinas.com Map C Jewellery Jewellery Artina’s Also offers a fabulous collection of capes, wraps and gloves. Exceptional quality. Dunsmuir) (at Street Howe 569 Vancouver, BC V6C 2C2 604.681.9322 Tel: snowflakecanada.com Map 1,C8 Snowflake designs. Canadian Unique Incredible selection of outerwear and accessories in cashmere, leather, fur and shearling. Apparel: Unisex tion of Gifts and Gadgets for all ages and occasions. Don’t missthis fun store! Robson Street1218 candyroom.ca The Candy Room The largest candy variety in B.C. More than 400 bulk candy from around the world, gummies, licorice, chocolate, including Turkish delight, jelly beans, sours & more. willYou find what you are looking for, from rare-to-find and old-time candy to novelties and latest trends. Wide variety of specialty imported candy from UK, Japan, USA, Netherlands and others, in addition to our great Canadian Maple products at great prices. We also carry a wide selec Confectionary SHOPPING & SERVICES
Hats Art Galleries Men’s Clubs Cappelleria Bertacchi Aisin Gioro Fine Art Gallery Fox Den Italian handmade hats The Aisin Gioro Fine Art Gallery is Canada’s premier gentlemen’s club. www.italianhatcrafter.com operated by a descendant of the Opulent surroundings, with friendly Chinese Qing Dynasty royal family, lingerie models! Canada’s largest, (the director is the artist Cecilia most trusted name; world class reputation based on honesty and Aisin-Gioro (Hengqin Aisin-Gioro). integrity. 100+ out-call escorts. The gallery is museum style and 4717 Kingsway, Burnaby Cappalleria Bertacchi, the only one in the world to be Italian Hat Crafter Tel: 604.669.9475 operated by a descendant of the carmanfox.com Our hats are a piece of authentic Map 2,E9 history and culture handmade in royal family. It mainly sells their Tuscany. Our traditional manufac- own family’s art work, and each turing process has been passed piece has its own history or a down from generation to generation background story. When you go to of the best Tuscan craftsmen. the gallery you may have the chance 207 Abbott Street, Gastown to watch a live performance of Tel: 778.379.4744 Manchurian calligraphy. Email:Email: [email protected] [email protected] italianhatcrafter.com Located in Chinatown Map C 119B East Pender Street Tel: 604-657-0756. www.aisingiorogallery.com Smoke Shop & Accessories Email: [email protected] Map 1,D7 Ignite Smoke Shop Specialty Stores Ignite Smoke Shop is an award- winning smoke shop located in Jade Vancouver Vancouver, BC. We specialize in a Jade Vancouver offers beautifully wide range of Vaporizers, Glass, hand crafted jewellery, sculptures Grinders, Bongs, Pipes and other fine as well as carvings and rough jade. smoking accessories like Hookahs, Visit our gorgeous Gastown show- Shisha, Rolling Papers and more. room where our knowledgeable Ignite Smoke Shop features the staff will help you find the perfect hottest brand name glass, locally gift or souvenir in a wide variety of blown glass and more, and are an price ranges. Authorized Dealer for Illadelph, Roor #4 - 375 Water St, Gastown and Hoss Glass. With great product Tel: 604.687.5233 selection, knowledgeable staff and jademine.com affordable prices, Ignite Smoke Shop Map C aims to please. Come visit us in Gastown, Vancouver, only 2 blocks from the Steam Clock. 109 Cordova St. Art Gallery Exhibits Tel: 778-786-0977
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