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ATTRACTIONS | DINING | SHOPPING | EVENTS | MAPS VISITORS’ CHOICE Metro Vancouver British Columbia 2017-2018 visitorschoice.com COMPLIMENTARY Top of Vancouver Revolving Restaurant FINE DINING 560 FEET ABOVE SEA LEVEL! Continental Cuisine with fresh seafood Open Daily Lunch, Dinner & Sunday Brunch 555 West Hastings Street • Reservations 604-669-2220 www.topofvancouver.com No elevator charge for restaurant patrons Top of Vancouver VSp16 fp.indd 1 3/13/16 7:00:35 PM 24 Metro Vancouver VCvisitorschoice.com EXPLORE Visitors’ ChoiCe VanCouVer is created and published by Visitors’ Choice Vancouver 16 Richmond 39 (Vancouver) Inc. For further information West End 19 Delta – Ladner 42 on Visitors’ Choice, please visit us online at visitorschoice.com or email us at info@ Stanley Park 20 Tsawwassen 42 visitorschoice.com Gastown 23 New Westminster 43 Publisher: Randy Vannatter West Side 24 Surrey 44 Editor: Noa Nichol Sales: Lee Fruhstorfer, Dale Dorsett, Barry East Side 26 White Rock 44 Peacock North Shore 35 Maple Ridge 45 Graphic Designer: Tim van Gorp President & CEO: Randy Vannatter Burnaby 38 Langley 46 Chairman: Rick Fisher Coquitlam 38 Abbotsford & 47 Editorial Contributors: (Tri-Cities) Chilliwack Andrew Raun, BC Place Stadium, Cathy Carver, Circle Farm Tour, Clayton Perry, Coast Mountain Photography, Daniel D’Auria, Dannielle Hayes, David Niddrie, District of West Vancouver, Dockside Restaurant, FEATURES Downtown Vancouver Association, Attractions & Highlights 6 Downtown Vancouver Business Improvement Association, Earnest Ice Cream, Evgeny Arts & Culture 12 Subbotsky, Eviatar Bach, Food Cart Fest Family Fun 48 Vancouver, Granville Island, J. Rawls, Joe Mabel, Kenny Louie. Leonard G., Mike Get Outside! 52 Crane, Museum of Vancouver, Noa Nichol, Hiking Trails 58 Nordstrom, Pacific National Exhibition, Pacific Whale Watch Association, R. 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SHOPPING Copyright® 2017 by Visitors’ Choice Sinclair Centre 14 (Vancouver) Inc. No part of this publication Bentall Centre 15 may be duplicated or reproduced in any manner without the prior written Downtown 16 permission of the publisher. All efforts Vancouver Centre 18 have been made to ensure the accuracy of information in this publication; however, Richmond 41 Metro Vancouver 2017-2018 Metro Vancouver 2017-2018 the publisher accepts no responsibilities for errors or omissions. Head Office: #3 - 2909 Bainbridge Avenue DINING Burnaby, BC V5A 2S9 Tel: 604.568.0095 Dining & Good Eats 68 Sales email: [email protected] Editorial email: [email protected] Publisher’s email: [email protected] Proudly printed in British ENTERTAINMENT Columbia using vegetable- After Dark 72 based inks on recyclable 4 paper products. Go Vancouver HIGHLIGHTS 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 Bill Reid Gallery The Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art in downtown Vancouver takes its name name from acclaimed Haida artist Bill Reid (1920-1998), .whose exhibition “Restoring Enchantment”: Gold and Silver Masterworks is curated by Dr. Martine Reid. This exhibit features over 40 remarkable works drawn from the Bill Reid Foundation Collection in addition to privately-held masterpieces - many of which have never been publicly displayed. 639 Hornby Street | 604.682.3455 billreidgallery.ca (Map 1, D8) Stanley Park Spanning 400 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, 22-kilometre (13.7-mile) seawall; for a real treat, Stanley Park Horse-Drawn Tours offers friendly, professionally narrated tours of the park aboard beautiful, old-fashioned horse-drawn vehicles. stanleypark.com (Map A) Image: Kenny Louie Tourism Vancouver Visitor Metro Vancouver 2017-2018 Centre The Tourism Vancouver Visitor Centre across from Canada Place includes a “living wall” with more than 600 plants, plus giant digital walls showcasing videos and images of | inspiring tourism experiences! visitorschoice.com 200 Burrard Street | 604.683.2000 (Map 1, B7) Image: Tourism Vancouver / Suzanne Rushton Did you know? Vancouver’s exclusive same-day, half-price tickets and advance ticket outlet is “ Tickets Tonight” located within the Tourism Vancouver Visitor Centre www.ticketstonight.ca 7 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 Granville Island visitorschoice.com | 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 Vancouver Museum of Vancouver Events, exhibitions and education make this museum so much more than just a great place to check out everything “Vancouver.” With recent and ancient artifacts, the city comes vividly to life. Permanent collections include Ancient Vancouver, Made in Vancouver, Hippie Vancouver and Neon Vancouver displays. 1100 Chestnut Street | 604.736.4431 | museumofvancouver.ca (Map 1, J6) Image: Tourism Vancouver / Al Harvey H.R.Macmillan Space Centre The centerpiece of the Space Centre is the Planetarium Star Theatre. With its 360˚ domed screen and precision star projectors, visitors will be immersed in the night sky and the stories of the Universe. Guests will also want to visit GroundStation Canada where they will watch a live rocket launch, feel the heat of exploding “star” materials, or learn first-hand of the fun and challenges of living in Space. The fun is out there˚ 1100 Chestnut Street | 604.738.(STAR) 7827 | spacecentre.ca (Map 1, J6) Metro Vancouver 2017-2018 Metro Vancouver 2017-2018 FlyOver Canada @ Canada Place FlyOver Canada is a family- | visitorschoice.com friendly flight- simulation ride like no other. Take a seat and “take off” into a huge dome screen with the latest in projection and ride technology creating a true flying experience, complete with wind, scents and mist. You’ll soar east to west over some of the most spectacular scenery Canada has to offer – without ever leaving the ground! 201-999 Canada Place | 604.620.8455 | flyovercanada.com (Map 1, B8)