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Top of Vancouver VSp16 fp.indd 1 3/13/16 7:00:35 PM Vancouver visitorschoice.com Table of Contents – Volume #47 – Edition - #157 – Winter 2019 VC Visitors’ Choice Vancouver is created and published by Visitors’ Choice (Vancouver) Inc. For further information FEATURES on Visitors’ Choice, please visit us online Highlights 6 at visitorschoice.com or email us at [email protected] Enjoy the fi nest Arts & Culture 10 Publisher: Lee Fruhstorfer Museums & Galleries 12 Graphic Designer: Tim van Gorp shopping and Gastown 18 President & CEO: Randy Vannatter Granville Island 28 Chairman: Rick Fisher services surrounded Distribution: Dale Dorsett Get Outside 34 by the stunning Family Fun 31 Editorial Contributors: Andrew Raun, BC Place Stadium, Cathy Attractions 43 Carver, Circle Farm Tour, Clayton Perry, architectural Coast Mountain Photography, Daniel D’Auria, Dannielle Hayes, David Niddrie, District of West Vancouver, Dockside heritage of Restaurant, Downtown Vancouver Association, Downtown Vancouver Sinclair Centre. Business Improvement Association, Earnest Ice Cream, Evgeny Subbotsky, Eviatar Bach, Food Cart Fest Vancouver, Granville Island, J. Rawls, Joe Mabel, MAPS Kenny Louie. Leonard G., Mike Crane, RETAIL HOURS: Map 1 - Downtown Vancouver 22 Museum of Vancouver, Noa Nichol, Nordstrom, Pacific National Exhibition, Map 2 - Vancouver 24 Pacific Whale Watch Association, Mon–Sat: Map 3 - Lower Mainland 26 R. Parker, Randy Friesen, Ray Van Eng, Robert Pittman, Robin O’Neill, Rommy 10am-5:30pm Map A - Stanley Park 21 Ghaly, Stan Shebs, Stanley Park Horse- Map B - Gastown 18 Drawn Tours, Sue Wong, Suzanne Sunday: Closed Rushton, The Keg Steakhouse + Bar, Map C - Richmond 32 Tim Adams, Tom Ryan, Top of Vancouver, Granville Island Map 28 Tourism BC, Tourism Richmond, Tourism Vancouver, Tourism Victoria, Tourism Whistler, Trev Deeley Motorcycles, University Golf Club, Vancouver Aquarium, Vancouver Biennale, Vancouver Folk Music Festival, Vancouver SHOPPING Foodie Tours, Vancouver Lookout, Vancouver Finds 13 Vancouver Street Dance Festival, YVR
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Vancouver boasts activities and attractions to keep you entertained throughout your stay! Here are some of the best city highlights to help you plan your winter trip:
Vancouver Lookout Take a thrilling, glass-elevator ride to the top of Vancouver’s rotating tower for breathtaking 360-degree views of the city. Not sure what you’re seeing? Staff members offer free “guided tours” of major monuments and landmarks. 555 West Hastings Street 604.689.5447 | vancouverlookout.com (Map 1, C9)
Vancouver Art Gallery Current exhibit; Cindy Sherman runs from October 26, 2019 – March 8, 2020. This important exhibition explores the development of Cindy Sherman’s work from the beginning of her career in the mid-1970s to the present day. The first retrospective of this internationally acclaimed artist’s work in Canada for 20 years, it includes selections from each of her major series, including new and rarely seen works. Sherman is widely regarded as one of the world’s leading contemporary artists. 750 Hornby Street | 604.662.4700 vanartgallery.bc.ca (Map 1, E8) visitorschoice.com | 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 Vancouver Winter 2019 Winter Vancouver 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 66 Vancouver Winter 2019 | visitorschoice.com 7 7
3735 Capilano | 604.985.7474 (Map D, C4) Did Did you know? capbridge.com Capilano Suspension Bridge Tremble as you cross this 137-metre (450- foot) span teetering 70 metres (230 feet) above the rushing Capilano River. Other “heightened” activities include a Treetop Adventure, which teaches about coastal rainforests, and Cliffwalk, a chain of narrow walkways 91 metres (299 feet) above undisturbed vegetation. Road, North Vancouver Park Bridge Capilano Suspension / Vancouver Tourism Image:
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cities. Vancouver placed third globally, after Vancouver Vancouver as one of the world’s most livable The Economist Intelligence Unit’s (EIU) annual Global Liveability Report has once again ranked 604.683.2000 | Image: Tourism Vancouver / Suzanne Rushton Suzanne / Vancouver Tourism Image: | grousemountain.com Image: Grouse Mountain Grouse Image: Capilano Suspension Bridge, will celebrate the 14th season of Canyon Lights which has been extended from November 22 to January 26th. Again thisthe year, famous Douglas-firs of Adventure receive Treetops the star treatment, dressed in sparkling lights from top to bottom. (Map 1, B7) B7) 1, (Map 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! 200 Burrard Street Tourism VancouverTourism Visitor Centre Grouse Mountain Mountain Grouse Besides a plethora of winter sports (skiing, snowshoeing, skating and more), you can travel to the top of this local mountain to witness jaw-dropping views from the of Eye the Wind turbine, check out grizzly bears and grey wolves at the refuge for endangered wildlife or take in a decadent meal. 6400 Nancy Greene NorthWay, Vancouver 604.980.9311 (Map D, A4) Did Did you know?
Vancouver See Vancouver HIGHLIGHTS Vancouver Aquarium Dolphins, Otters, Sea Turtles, Stingrays and Jellyfish – oh my!! Canada’s largest aquarium, with its biggest-ever expansion now open, teaches the importance of aquatic-life conservation through interpretive galleries and underwater exhibits. For a full-sensory experience catch the free 4-D movie with mist, wind bubbles, scents and vibrating seats! 845 Avison Way | 604.659.3521 visitvanaqua.org (Map A, F4) Image: Vancouver Aquarium
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Bloedel Floral Conservatory This lush indoor garden is one of the most affordable family-friendly attractions in the city. Interact with over 150 free-flying tropical birds such as macaws, parrots, finches, canaries and cockatoos, and discover over 500 kinds of exotic plants. Stimulate your senses with the sights, sounds and scents of the tropics in the dome at the peak of Vancouver, in Queen Elizabeth Park. 4600 Cambie Street | 604.257.8584 | bloedelconservatory.ca (Map 2, D6) 8 Vancouver Winter 2019 | visitorschoice.com 9 |
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moa.ubc.ca Canada Destination / Vancouver Tourism Museum of Anthropology The Museum of Anthropology is renowned cultures, and arts world of displays its for in particular works by peoples of the Pacific Northwest Coast First Nations. New exhibit “Contemporary Women Artists Aboriginalfrom runsAustralia from mid November to March 31, 2020. Aboriginal been women have redrawing contemporary the of boundaries the Aboriginal art scene in Australia since the late 1980s, redefining a movement that continues today. 6393 NW Marine Drive 5251 Oak Street (Map 1, E9-10) @VanDusenGdn
@vandusengarden @vandusenbotanicalgarden An inspiring 55 acre outdoor oasis An inspiring 55 acre varieties plant 7,500 with over the world around from vandusengarden.ca VanDusen Botanical Gardens Botanical VanDusen 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, dine on the patios of Shaughnessy Restaurant or Truffles Café and check out the award-winning Visitor Centre and garden-themed gift shop. Kids will love the hedge maze!
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Vancouver Arts & Culture
rom local bands in intimate venues to packed concert houses, Broadway musicals to Italian operas, open-mic nights to annual Ffestivals, Vancouver’s arts scene leaves nothing to be desired.
Live Music Ranging from garage bands to symphony orchestras, Vancouver’s concert scene is diverse. There’s always a live show to be found, every day of the week, in venues across the city: BC PLACE | 777 Pacific Boulevard 604.669.2300 | bcplacestadium.com CHAN CENTRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS | 6265 Crescent Road 604.822.9197 | chancentre.com COMMODORE BALLROOM | 868 Granville Street | 604.739.4550 | commodoreballroom.ca CHRIST CHURCH CATHEDRAL- Early Music Vancouver | 604.732.1610 | earlymusic.bc.ca ORPHEUM THEATRE | 601 Smithe Street | 604.665.3050 | vancouver.ca QUEEN ELIZABETH THEATRE | 650 Hamilton Street | 604.665.3050 | vancouver.ca RIVER ROCK CASINO RESORT | 8811 River Road, Richmond | 604.247.8900 | riverrock.com ROGERS ARENA | 800 Griffiths Way | 604.899.7400 | rogersarena.ca THE ROXY | 932 Granville Street | 604.331.7999 | roxyvan.com
VOGUE THEATRE | 918 Granville Street | 604.569.1144 | voguetheatre.com Image: Dannielle Hayes
Performing Arts Some of Canada’s most talented performers got their start right here in Vancouver, and international stars regularly visit, making the local arts and culture scene a serious affair. Check out the following performance visitorschoice.com | venues and companies: ARTS CLUB THEATRE COMPANY 604.687.1644 | artsclub.com BALLET BC | 604.732.5003 | balletbc.com BARD ON THE BEACH SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL | 604.739.0559 | bardonthebeach.org Vancouver Winter 2019 BROADWAY ACROSS CANADA | 800.889.8457 | broadwayacrosscanada.ca FIREHALL ARTS CENTRE | 604.689.0926 | firehallartscentre.ca PACIFIC THEATRE | 604.731.5518 | pacifictheatre.org THE CULTCH (Vancouver East Cultural Centre) | 604.251.1363 | thecultch.com VANCOUVER THEATRESPORTS LEAGUE | 604.738.7013 | vtsl.com VANCOUVER OPERA | 604.683.0222 | vancouveropera.ca 10 Vancouver Winter 2019 | visitorschoice.com 11 11
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| ukama.ca vancouvermaritimemuseum.com | vancouvermaritimemuseum.com Did Did you know? The Polygon Gallery opened its doors to the world on November 18 , 2017 with its inaugural exhibition: Admission to the Gallery until the end of 2020 is by donation, made possible through generous, multi-year support from BMO Financial Group. 604.379.0666 604.379.0666 604.257.8300 604.257.8300 Ukama GalleryUkama Art GalleryVancouver 750 Hornby Street Museum Maritime Vancouver
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JANUARY 26: JANUARY of the the Rat with Year Celebrate a parade and other in festivities Vancouver! district. Chinatown SAVE THE DATE! 8888 University Drive, Burnaby Drive, University 8888 778.782.3325 432 Homer Street creeksidestudentresidence.com 555 Columbia Street Old Hastings Museum Mill Store SFU Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology Museum of Museum Anthropology of 6393 NW Marine Drive Museum of Vancouver Jimi Hendrix & Bob Marley Shrine Japanese Canadian National Museum National Canadian Japanese Hill’s Native ArtNative Hill’s Inuit Gallery of Vancouver Dr. SunDr. Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden Granville Island Galleries Deeley ExhibitionDeeley Bill Bill Reid Gallery Chinese Cultural Centre Museum & Archives Museums & Galleries Beaty Biodiversity Museum 604.736.4431 604.827.4955 604.827.4955 578 Carrall Street vancouverchinesegarden.com vancouverchinesegarden.com 639 Hornby Street | 604.682.3455 Street Hornby 639 206 Cambie Street 120 East Broadway 604.777.7000 120 – 6688 Southoaks Crescent, Burnaby 1875 Boundary Road
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By SkyTrain The City of Vancouver and surrounding parts of the Lower Mainland are linked by a completely automated (no drivers required!) light rapid-transit system called SkyTrain. Visitors love the Canada Line in particular because it provides a super-fast rapid rail link between downtown Vancouver and the Vancouver International Airport in Richmond. 604.953.3333 | translink.ca Image: Tim Adams
By Tour Operator Let an expert show you around! Vancouver tour operators know this city like the back of their hands – and are more than happy to do the driving for you while pointing out all of the most notable and spectacular sights and landmarks! > Vancouver Hop Off Hop On Tour > Vancouver City & Lookout Tour West Coast Sightseeing: > Capilano Suspension Bridge Park and Grouse Mountain. 877.451.1777 > Vancouver City + Capilano Suspension Bridge Park Tour vancouversightseeing.com > Whistler + Shannon Falls Winter Tour (See Page 3) > Victoria + Butchart Gardens Tour
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Downtown Take SkyTrain rapid transit to one of six downtown stations in the city’s core. Duck into Pacific Centre, Sinclair Centre or Royal Centre for the latest fashions, electronics and home décor or stroll along Robson and Alberni streets for gorgeous designer wear. Granville Street comes alive at night with eateries, nightclubs and live-music joints. thedva.ca | downtownvancouver.net (Map 1) Image: Downtown Vancouver Association
Chinatown Vancouver boasts one of the world’s largest Chinatowns, packed with vibrant attractions (the West Han Dynasty Bell and Jimi Hendrix Shrine), events (the Chinese New Year Parade) and culture (the Chinese Cultural Centre Museum and Archives) as well as some of the visitorschoice.com | most majestic architecture and finest Asian restaurants in the city. vancouver-chinatown.com (Map 1, B11-C12)
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