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Cafe Medina Sophie’s Cosmic Cafe 556 Beatty Street 2095 W 4th Ave

Milestones Twisted Fork Bistro 1109 Hamilton St 1147 Granville St, 2425 Cambie St 1145 Robson St The Hurricane Grill 1137 Marinaside Crescent Cafe Regalade 2836 West 4th Avenue The Roof Restaurant & Bar Cafe Medina Hotel Vancouver (Afternoon Tea) 556 Beatty Street Caffe Barney 900 West Georgia Street www.medinacafe.com 2526 Main St Pan Pacific Snug spot for coffee, & an eclectic daytime Dockside Restaurant 300-999 Place “ Granville Island Hotel menu including waffles with unique 1253 Johnston Street Arms Reach Bistro toppings. -Google review 4390 Gallant Ave #107C ” The Keg North Vancouver “A place that is brilliant enough to serve lav- 688 Dunsmuir Street ender lattes is going to have a phenomenal Tomahawk Bacchus Restaurant & Lounge 1550 Philip Avenue menu, and they do. ” -Yelp review Wedgewood Hotel & Spa North Vancouver 845 Hornby Street Wendel’s Bookstore & Café Cafe Zen 9233 Glover Rd 1631 Yew Street Fort Langley

Market by Jean Georges Northview Golf and Country Club Shangri-La Hotel 6857-168th Street 1115 Alberni Street, 3rd Floor Surrey Best pub

Steamworks The Bimini 375 Water Street 2010 W 4th Ave

Storm Crow Tavern Johnny Fox’s Snug 1305 Commercial Drive 1033 Granville St

Wolf & Hound The Raven 3617 West Broadway 1052 Deep Cove Road

The Raven Lion’s Pub John B. Pub 1052 Deep Cove Road Terminal City Club 1000 Austin Ave www.theravenpub.com 888 W Cordova St Black Bear Neighbourhood Pub “I was super surprised by this little pub! The Irish Heather Gastropub 1177 Lynn Valley Road We ordered a late night snack of pizza and 212 Carrall St North Vancouver wings and both were amazing! The pizza was Local Public Eatery Brown’s Socialhouse cooked perfectly with a yummy combination 2210 Cornwall Ave 20159 88 Ave, Langley of veggies, meat and cheese without being greasy. The wings were fantastic! What a Kingston Taphouse & Grillle Lou’s Grill great place to have as your neighbourhood 755 Richards Street 2852 Gladys Ave pub! -Yelp review Abbotsford ” New Oxford 1144 Homer St Best patio

Tap & Barrell Reflections Olympic Village Rosewood Hotel Georgia (4th floor) 1 Athletes Way 801 West Georgia Street

Cardero’s Joe Fortes 1583 Coal Harbour Quay 777 Thurlow Street,

Bridges Yaletown Keg 1696 Duranleau Street 1011 Mainland St The Galley Patio & Grill Cactus Club Lift 1300 Discovery St 1790 Beach Avenue 333 Menchions Mews www.thegalley.ca 1085 Canada Place 1790 Beach Avenue Marine Lounge & Model Room “If you’re looking for a place to have a few 588 Burrard Street Royal Vancouver Yacht Club drinks and stare at the gorgeousness of this 575 West Broadway 3811 Point Grey Road city, this is the place. 1530 West Broadway ” 1136 Robson Street The Beachhouse Dunderave 357 Davie Street 150 - 25th Street, “It doesn’t feel like summer unless you’ve made a trip to this place on a sunny The Galley Patio & Grill Pier 7 Restaurant & Bar afternoon dubbed one of the best patios in Jericho Sailing Centre 25 Wallace Mews, North Vancouver Vancouver. -Yelp reviews 1300 Discovery St ” The Boathouse Black and Blue 14935 Marine Drive, White Rock 1032 Alberni St Uli’s Restaurant Gotham Steakhouse & Cocktail Bar 15021 Marine Dr, White Rock 615 Seymour St Best sushi

Miku 70-200 Granville Street Tojo’s Granville Square 1133 W Broadway

Blue Water Cafe + Raw Bar Toshi 1095 Hamilton St 181 E 16th Ave

Ebisu Zen 827 Bute St 2232 Marine Dr #101, Miku Restaurant West Vancouver 70-200 Granville Street Kamei Royale www.mikurestaurant.com 1030 W Georgia St #211 Tengoku 10194 152 St, Surrey “The best overall sushi, food, service experience Minami we have had in Vancouver since we moved 1118 Mainland St Sushi Gio Walnut Grove here. The staff are exceptional and make Sushi Bella 20177 88ave, Langley recommendations based on knowing the 152 Lonsdale Ave entire menu and many tables let you watch the chefs prepare. ” -Google review The best sushi I have ever had! “ ”-Yelp review Best high-end restaurant

Blue Water Cafe + Raw Bar Joe Fortes 1095 Hamilton St 777 Thurlow Street

C Restaurant La Quercia 2-1600 Howe Street 3689 W 4th Ave

CinCin Ristorante + Bar Le Crocodile 1154 Robson St 909 Burrard St #100

Cioppino’s Mediterranean Grill L’Ab attoi r Le Crocodile 1133 Hamilton St 217 Carrall St 909 Burrard St, #100 Not that high end .... but nice www.lecrocodilerestaurant.com Coast 1054 Alberni St Raincity Grill This is my GO TO place for all special occa- 1193 Denman St “ sions, birthdays, anniversaries, graduations. Gotham Steakhouse & Cocktail Bar Not really “high-end” but still a ” 615 Seymour St great place for a nice meal. -Yelp review Hawksworth Restaurant “I think there is a distinction between art- 801 W Georgia St istry and craft, and for me Le Crocodile is an exquisite example of craft throughout the entire experience ” -Google review Best dessert

Capstone Tea & Fondue Le Crocodile 1429 Robson Street 909 Burrard St #100 Pick any from the menu. Cheesecake, Etc. 2141 Granville St True Confections 866 Denman St Ganache 3701 W Broadway 1262 Homer St Thomas Haas Chocolates & Patisserie Cheesecake, Etc. Glowbal Grill Steaks & Satay 2539 West Broadway Avenue 2141 Granville Street 1079 Mainland St Unit 128, 998 Harbourside Drive www.cheesecakeetc.com Crème Brûlée Trio North Vancouver Graze Restaurant “Cheesecakes here are amazing! Light, fluffy, 3980 Fraser St and the perfect amount of sweetness. Drinks Vegan Dessert are unique as well. ” -Google review “If you are lucky, you might come on a night when the owner will play his piano! ” -Yelp review Best BC wine

Blue Mountain Winery - Okanagan Falls Nk’Mip Cellars - Osoyoos www.bluemountainwinery.com www.nkmipcellars.com Pinot Gris Black Hills Estate Winery - Oliver Burrowing Owl Estate Winery - Oliver www.blackhillswinery.com www.bovwine.ca Note Bene Pinot Gris, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay Osoyoos Larose - Oliver www.osoyooslarose.com Cedar Creek Estate Winery - Kelowna Burrowing Owl www.cedarcreek.bc.ca/ Silver Sage Winery - Oliver www.bovwine.ca Cabernet Merlot www.silversagewinery.com Pinot Noir – “The Passion” “Balance is a time-honored goal in the mak- Copper Moon Winery - Kelowna ing of premium wines and working toward Merlot (cheap and good) See Ya Later Ranch - Okanagan Falls balance is a way of life at Burrowing Owl www.sylranch.com Estate Winery. Founder Jim Wyse is commit- Desert Hills Estate Winery - Oliver Pinor Noir www.deserthills.ca ted to balance, well beyond that of the fine, Shiraz Sumac Ridge Estate Winery - Summerland world-class wines being produced. A kind of www.sumacridge.com Hippocratic oath (“to do no harm”) under- Joie Farm - Naramata lies the creative viticultural and enological www.joiefarm.com practices at Burrowing Owl. Noble Blend ”-Online review Best view

Shangri-La Hotel Grouse Mountain Gondola If you can get into a room on a high 6400 Nancy Greene Way floor, they have spectacular views N Vancouver 1128 West Georgia Street Cypress Mountain English Bay 6000 Cypress Bowl Rd West of the downtown peninsula. West Vancouver Point Grey on the south and Point Top of the sky chair Atkinson on the north form the bay’s Grouse Mountain entrance from the . Salmon House on the Hill 6400 Nancy Greene Way 2229 Folkestone Way, W Vancouver www.grousemountain.com Series of beaches along the shores of Burnaby Mountain Park “Grouse mountain is a must see for anyone English Bay in the West Point Grey Looking up Indian Arm visiting the vancouver area. skiing, hiking, zip neighbourhood. 800 Burnaby Mountain Pkwy Burnaby lining, good food, even fine dining if you want Queen Elizabeth Park it, all with amazing views of vancouver and Looking north Horizon Restaurant the . -Google review Cambie St and W 33rd Ave Burnaby Mountain ” The highest point in Vancouver - 100 Centennial Way, Burnaby, BC “Great place with a huge panorama of the spectacular views of the park, city, V5A 2X9 city! and mountains on the North Shore. ” -Yelp review Top of the Diez Vista Trail Seasons in the Park Diez Vista Trail Queen Elizabeth Park Belcarra Set in Queen Elizabeth Park, the restaurant offers a breathtaking pan- From a sailboat oramic view of the city skyline and North Shore mountains. Best schools

Primary schools Secondary schools St. George’s School St. George’s School Junior Campus Senior Campus: 4175 West 29th Ave 3851 West 29th Ave hwww.stgeorges.bc.ca www.stgeorges.bc.ca Langley Fine Arts School General Wolfe Elementary School 9096 Trattle Street 4251 Ontario St. Fort Langley wolfe.vsb.bc.ca www.langleyfinearts.com University of St. Augustine Elementary St. Patrick Regional Secondary School 2329 W Mall 2360 Commercial Dr 115 E 11 Ave, Vancouver www.ubc.ca www.faithandfoundation.com www.stpats.bc.ca/ “A world leading university. Beautiful cam- All the public schools are great Post-secondary schools pus, very diverse and great professors! Vancouver School Board ” The University of British Columbia (UBC) An exceptional school with great facilities 1580 West Broadway “ 2329 W Mall and student life. And the views! If you get a www.vsb.bc.ca www.ubc.ca chance, go to the 8th floor of the CS building Anything on the North Shore University (SFU) and look out a SW-facing window. The librar- North Vancouver School District 8888 University Dr, Burnaby ies are great for resources and studying, too.” 2121 Lonsdale Avenue www.sfu.ca www.nvsd44.bc.ca -Google reviews Best golf course

Point Grey Golf & Country Club Peace Portal Golf Course 3350 SW Marine Dr 16900 4th Ave, Surrey www.pointgreygolf.com www.peaceportalgolf.com

University Golf Club The Redwoods Golf Course 5185 University Blvd 22011- 88th Ave, Langley www.universitygolf.com www.redwoods-golf.com

Capilano Golf & Country Club Furry Creek Golf & Country Club Point Grey Golf & Country Club 420 Southborough Dr 150 Country Club Rd, Furry Creek 3350 SW Marine Drive West Vancouver www.golfbc.com/courses/furry_creek www.pointgreygolf.com www.capilanogolf.com “I’ve had the privilege to golf here a few times Northview Golf & Country Club – it’s a private club with a respectable history. 6857-168th St, Surrey www.northviewgolf.com One of the premier country clubs in Vancou- Canal Course ver, it exudes what a proper golf club should.” Ridge Course “Lovely location on SW Marine Drive. There is ample parking and the Clubhouse itself is quite nice, bright and very quiet. ”-Yelp reviews Best park

Stanley Park Cates Park - North Vancouver 1,001-acre public park that borders the Offers 6 km of waterfront trails that wind downtown area and is almost entirely past sandy beaches and through a mixed surrounded by the . The forest of Douglas Fir and Bigleaf Maple. park has a long history and was one of Viewpoints of tranquil Indian Arm to the the first areas to be explored in the city. north and busy to the south.

Pacific Spirit Park Crescent Beach - Surrey 5495 Chancellor Blvd 12160 Beecher St The park contains over 73 km of trails, The best beach access is at the end of Stanley Park 50 km of which are designated multi- Beecher, Sullivan and Target Streets. use. Park Centre located on W 16th Ave. Blackie Spit Park offers its own beach ac- Vancouver cess, lots of parking and a trail system. This Whytecliff Park - West Vancouver is where you’ll find the Crescent Beach “This is one of the most beautiful parks I’ve Located near Horseshoe Bay Neigh- Pier, next to Wickson Rd. ever seen. The view of the bay is incredible bourhood, the original name of which from here. Is very well maintained and has was White Cliff City. Golden Ears Provincial Park - Maple Ridge separate lines for people running cycling and One of the largest parks in the province, skating. The trees are absolutely majestic Lighthouse Park - West Vancouver it’s prized for its recreational opportunities. Popular 190-acre park covered with The extensive system of trails within the and if you get to come during the autumn as rugged, virgin rainforest. Point Atkin- park provides an excellent opportunity for I did it will be a great spectacle of colors.” son was first charted by Captain George hiking and horseback riding. -Google review Vancouver in 1792 Best dog park

Spanish Banks Beach Park Park 4900 NW Marine Dr 8705 Angus Dr at W 75th Ave Features water access; dogs are allowed to be off leash from 6 am to 10 pm. Ambleside Park Acres of sand at low tide. Bring a towel West Vancouver as your pooch will be soaked in seawa- The eastern section of the park, save for ter at the end of it. an exercise area for humans, is all off leash. Dogs can swim in the ocean or play Kits Dog Beach, Hadden Park on the beach. A sea-wall walk is a nice Spanish Banks Beach Park 1905 Ogden Ave stroll and there are a couple of fields for 4900 NW Marine Drive Features water access. Located between chasing balls and what have you. There Vanier Park and the Kitsilano Beach by is some fencing restricting access to the “By far the best dog park in the city. During the Maritime Museum. There is always Pitch and Putt golf course, otherwise is the summer it’s one of the very best places to a good crowd of dogs there and is a it a wide open area and most of the dogs frequented spot by many of the Meet Up are quite friendly. The forest from the watch the sun go down. Awesome place for groups. Just note the change of hours Park Royal side of the area is riddled with a swim when the tides up and there is a life- in the summer. During fall, winter and many trails. guard on duty in the summer. When its low early spring, the beach is dog friendly tide it’s even more fun for the pooch. You can from 6 am ‘til 10 pm, BUT these hours Blackie Spit walk the flats almost out to the freighters and become restricted to 6 am ‘til 10 am 3136 McBride Ave, Surrey it’s always good fun the race the tide back in. and then 5 pm ‘til 10 pm from May 1 Fully fenced dog park featuring a mixed ” to September 30. Although the signage terrain of grass, gravel and sand to the -Yelp review is not that clear, these rules are heavily east of the main parking lot at McBride policed. Avenue and Wickson Road. There’s a covered area for rainy days. Further to the John Hendry (Trout Lake) Park north of the primary dog park is Blackie 3300 Victoria Dr Spit dog off-leash beach - fully fenced in Features water access. The boundaries with a shoreline to explore and a swim- are from the north end of the lake, the ming area for dogs. ball field on the west, the football field on the east, and the lake to the south. Best rainy day activity

Fifth Avenue Cinema Running 2110 Burrard St Huffington Post’s top places to run in Van- couver: Stanley Park Seawall, Iona Beach Granville Island Jetty, Stanley Park trails, Steveson Dyke, 1689 Johnston St Loop, Burnaby Central Park Trails, Jericho Beach, Pacific Spirit Park, Hike the Grouse Grind UBC, Trout Lake and Burrard Bridge. 6400 Nancy Greene Way North Vancouver Skiing at Whistler 2.9-kilometre trail up the face of Grouse Mountain, commonly referred Spend the day at one of Vancouver’s coffee 845 Avison Way to as “Mother Nature’s Stairmaster.” shops www.vanaqua.org Very challenging. Stay in, binge on Netflix shows “The 4D show is amazing and don’t miss the Kayak on Indian Arm dolphin show. It will blow you away. Indian Arm is steep-sided glacial fjord Vancouver Aquarium ” surrounded by spectacular mountains. 845 Avison Way “Wonderful aquarium, concentrating on the There are many destinations along sea life of the . Excellent Indian Arm that range from only a half Vancouver Art Gallery hour to a full day paddle. 750 Hornby St tanks with wildlife from various parts of the coastline. We loved the beluga whales, with a Museum of Anthropology at UBC Vancouver Canucks Game at Rogers Arena lovely underwater viewing gallery.” 6393 NW Marine Dr 800 Griffiths Way -Google review

Put the rain boots on and enjoy the empty sea wall Best walk

Deep Cove The Seawall Fronts on to Indian Arm, a branch of the Scenic 22 km path that lines Vancouver’s Burrard Inlet. The area is the traditional waterfront. Perfect for a walk, cycle or jog, it territory of the Tsleil-Waututh and Skwx- is the most popular recreational spot in the wú7mesh of the First Nations. city. It’s divided into two clearly marked sec- tions - one for walkers and joggers (closest Fort to Fort Trail in Fort Langley to the water), and one for cyclists and inline The Fort to Fort Trail is a pleasant 4 seasons skaters (inside path). trail linking Ft Langley to Derby Beach. The Seawall It can be combined with other trails and Spanish Banks roads for a longer ride. Spanish Banks are remote beaches that rise out of Burrard Inlet at low tides. There is “Biking, jogging, walking, strolling, sunbath- Jericho Beach direct access to the banks from Locarno ing. This place is perfect for it all. It’s a nice Located on the N side of Jericho Park at the Beach all the way to Acadia Beach 2.5 km trail around Stanley Park with an amazing west end of Point Grey Rd. The east side of along NW Marine Dr. Just walk across the view. One of those must-see must-do things the beach caters to swimmers and the west sand bars, and you’ll end up at the edge of in Vancouver.” side to sailboats and windsurfers. the banks. Kitsilano Beach Stanley park One of the things that makes Vancouver so “ Sometimes tranquil and sometimes team- Stanley Park in downtown Vancouver is a special” ing with people, the beaches in Kitsilano beautiful and astoundingly huge network of are always a wonderful place to walk. You hiking/walking/biking trails that add up to -Yelp reviews can walk from one beach to the next via a staggering 200 kilometres. The park has a some short and scenic residential detours. long history and was one of the first areas to be explored in the city. UBC Pacific Spirit Park 5495 Chancellor Blvd UBC Malcolm Knapp Research Forest trail Surrounds the endowment lands of UBC Established in 1949 from a Crown grant. on the shores of Georgia Strait in the Pa- The forest is located near Maple Ridge and cific Ocean. The park contains over 73 km a section of the park contains well marked of walking/hiking trails, 50 km of which trails used by hikers and joggers. are designated multi-use and available for cycling and horseback riding. Best hike

Baden Powel Trail Grouse Grind Rugged but well-maintained 48 km trail 2.9-kilometre trail up the face of Grouse that extends from Horseshoe Bay to Deep Mountain, commonly referred to as Cove. In between, the trail winds through “Mother Nature’s Stairmaster.” The trail the heavily forested North Shore Mtns. has become part of the fabric of Vancou- ver with more than a hundred thousand Diez Vistas hikers a year taking on the challenge of An excellent day trip from Vancouver, the rugged terrain and steep climb, up an you can hike this 15km-route all the way approximate 56% slope (30°), which starts around Buntzen Lake or simply hike to the at the Valley Station of Grouse Mountain Grouse Grind first few peaks. Once you reach the high and finishes at the Peak’s plateau. 6400 Nancy Greene Way, N Vancouver point, the trail meanders along the ridge www.grousemountain.com with sensational views of the city. Lynn Canyon This rainforest world deep in the forest of Everybody knows, you ain’t a Vancouverite The Chief North Van features several trails: the Twin “ unless you’ve done the world famous Grind. The Chief towers high above the town of Falls Loop Trail is a 30 minute trail that ” and is a popular hiking destina- takes you across the suspension bridge, It is definitely a challenge, but the reward of tion that offers scenic views of then Twin Falls Bridge and over two “ and several mountains in Garibaldi Pro- waterfalls, the Thirty Foot Pool Trail is a getting to the top and feeling accomplished vincial Park. Hikers can complete all three quick trail across the suspension bridge outweighs the pain and hatred for life that peaks of the Chief in a day or just choose to to the impressive Thirty Foot Pool, and you’ll have while ascending to the peak do a shorter trip to the South Peak that still the Beaver Trail follows the Baden Powell ” -Yelp reviews offers a spectacular view. Trail to Lynn Headwaters Regional Park.

Golden Ears Park, Maple Ridge UBC Pacific Spirit Park One of the largest parks in the province, Popular network of trails for hikers, walk- it’s prized for its recreational opportunities. ers, runners, and mountain bikers alike. The extensive system of trails within the Much of the park is in deep forest, howev- park provides an excellent opportunity for er, stairs lead to various beaches along the hiking and horseback riding. ocean. Steep stairs descend through thick forest to finally open up at these unexpect- edly beautiful beaches. Best weekend getaway

Bowen Island Sunshine Coast Outdoorsy activities, and art galleries, theater, BC’s best-kept secret, stretching along concerts, landmarks, and Snug Cove shopping 180km from Langdale to Lund with many and dining. coastal towns in between. Fish, sail, kayak/ canoe, hike, bike. A wide range of B&Bs Harrison Hot Springs make it a nice weekend getaway. Small community in the known for its hot springs. Golfing, hiking, biking, kayaking, fishing, Whistler-Blackcomb Naramata surfing, swimming and picnicking, bird and www.whistlerblackcomb.com Farms, orchards, wineries and local artists’ , as well as indoor activities studios/galleries. Swim in or like museums, heritage sites, live theatre, art “This ski resort is amazing. If you live in BC enjoy hiking/mountain biking trails. galleries, and luxury spas. or have any way of getting here, and you ski or snowboard, you must experience Whistler Pemberton, BC Whistler-Blackcomb Blackcomb. The first time I skied at Whistler Jet boating, horseback riding, fishing, golf, 200+ marked runs, 8,171 acres of terrain, 16 hiking, mountain biking, mountain/ice climb- alpine bowls and 3 glaciers. Summer activi- Blackcomb I was amazed by now incredibly ing, paragliding, and skydiving. ties include hiking/ biking trails, the Whis- large the mountain is. There is truly nothing tler Mountain Bike Park, and sightseeing on like it in Canada, and Whistler is often the PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola. argued to be the best resort in , Sub-Mediterranean climate with open farm- if not the world. land, rolling hills, lakes, coves and beaches. ” -Yelp review See the Space Needle, waterfront ferris Township of Langley wheel, Pioneer Square, Pike Place Market, Museums and historic/heritage sites, farm- Myrtle Edwards Park, Klondike Gold Rush fresh produce, winery tours, Fraser Valley’s Park, the original Starbucks, and the iconic biggest casino and year-round festivals. Hat N’ Boots in Oxbow Park.

Okanagan Valley Whidbey Island Ski in winter, swim in summer. Head to Hike or fish the many beaches or stroll the Kelowna for a wine festival or Penticton for many shopping venues. 2 hours drive south the Peach Festival. Osoyoos’ arid desert is of Vancouver. home to rare plants and animals. Must-attend events

Abbotsford International Airshow Langley’s International Festival/Canada Day Mid-August, 2014. The ’s biggest cel- June 30th & July 1st, 2014. Canada Day ebration of flight, complete with hundreds celebrations in Langley will have a multi- of airplanes and dozens of air displays. culti flavour this year, as organizers of the www.abbotsfordairshow.com popular festival are responsible for it. www.langleycanadaday.ca Canada Day at Canada Place July 1, 2014. City’s biggest celebration of the Vancouver International Jazz Festival leading national holiday. June 20 - July 1, 2014 www.canadaday.canadaplace.ca Performances in parks, community centres, Abbotsford Airshow concert halls, clubs, public plazas, and in www.abbotsfordairshow.com Celebration of Light various neighbourhood streets. July 26, July 30 & August 2, 2014. Vancou- www.coastaljazz.ca It’s one of the world’s major air shows. ver’s biggest event, and the largest offshore “ fireworks competition in the world. Vancouver International Boat Show There’s an energy to it. People who love www.hondacelebrationoflight.com Boating experts from all over the world planes are attached to this show. I know educate, inspire and entertain. people who have been attending for years. Christmas at Canada Place www.vancouverboatshow.ca The same people come back over and over December 2014. Celebrate with various ac- and it has captured the imagination of the tivities, entertainment, lights and décor. Vancouver PRIDE Parade those who come. www.christmas.canadaplace.ca August 3rd, 2014 (36th Annual) -Dan Stefanson The Pride Parade is the largest parade in W Executive Director,” Tourism Abbotsford Seattle Seahawks game in Seattle Canada, and one of the largest in NA. The crowd at CenturyLink Field is notori- www.vancouverpride.ca ously loud during home games for this Seattle-based NFC West division team. www.seahawks.com West-coast experiences

Desolation Sound Hiking the Grouse Grind -Morning ski, afternoon golf, evening sail (followed by beer and wings at the top) -Ski Cypress in the am, golf Point Grey in the pm -Morning sail, afternoon ski, and evening bbq

Vancouver’s coffee shops Eagles at Brakendale near West Coast Trail Squamish during the winter Going to Granville Island market for local produce, cheese and breads (yummy)

Cycling the Spring skiing Dyke Trail The West Coast Express A weekend at Tofino Hidden gems

Ambleside Park Jericho Sailing Centre As West Vancouver’s gateway park, Amble- 1300 Discovery St side is fully accessible and has spectacular Modeled, not after a yacht club, or a sailing views of Stanley Park and downtown. club but, after a community centre, offering a wide variety of low cost, naturally-pow- Clayburn Village Store & Tea Shop ered ocean access programs. 34810 Clayburn Rd, Abbotsford Lynn Valley Canyon Crescent Beach Great for a family picnic, a hike, or a swim 12160 Beecher St, Surrey BC in one of the many popular swimming Sandy Cove Beach The best beach access is at the end of holes. Of note is its suspension bridge that Beecher, Sullivan and Target Streets. sways 50 meters above the canyon. Blackie Spit Park offers its own beach ac- “Sandy Cove is a quaint beach tucked away cess, lots of parking and a trail system. This White Rock Seawall between two rock headlands. The sun shines is where you’ll find the Crescent Beach White Rock borders Semiahmoo Bay and is for a long time and it’s good for keeping an Pier, next to Wickson Rd. surrounded on three sides by South Surrey. eye on young kids--they don’t have far to run or crawl. No matter where they go, they’re Deep Cove Steveston Village, Richmond always in your sight. The beach is best at mid Deep Cove offers ocean sports, parks, trails Historic salmon canning centre at the and quick access to the mountains. mouth of the South Arm of the Fraser tide - so do check the tide tables before you River. Since 1945 it has hosted an annual go ” New restaurants in Gastown Steveston Salmon Festival on July 1. -Online review This neighbourhood crackles with energy, with its dynamic streetscape, cutting edge Sandy Cove Beach (shhhh!) boutiques and design stores, one-of-a-kind Small, waterfront enclave along West Van’s galleries, and award winning dining scene. shoreline. Bordered on both sides by steep rocks ensuring it is not only private but also , Mission very hard to find! To get there, drive west An oxbow lake adjoining the Fraser River on Marine Drive past Dundarave Beach, on the east side of Mission. The lake is very until you see a small bridge and a street shallow and warm and is popular for swim- called Rose Crescent. Park your car, then go ming, water sports and water-skiing and a underneath the bridge, and follow the very few commercial campgrounds. short trail to Sandy Cove beach. Vancouver facts It’s actually a very small town... There is a 6 degree You can ski and golf temperature difference on the same day between Vancouver and Whistler. This is usually a good gauge to deter- More than 95 % of mine if it is raining or BC businesses snowing in Whistler. have fewer than 50 employees

The Teahouse restaurant in Consistently rated one of Stanley Park was built in 1938 the most liveable cities as an officer’s mess for the in the world to live coastal defenses.

New Westminister was Vancouver is the most the capital for British densely populated Columbia Canadian municipality Stanley Park is 10% bigger than New York’s Central Park Coal Harbour was It’s actually not as wet as you named because might hear -- helps keep people there was coal there from Ontario away. a one time. Sporting teams...

Each team’s fan base Get ready to jump is very finicky. It’s a on and off love/hate relationship the band wagon

The LionsROARED in ‘64 1. The Canadians are a very cheap and fun Vancouverites can be afternoon watching baseball. quite fickle with their teams... 2. Whitecaps are great fun for the family. especially the Canucks. 3. Lions are always in the hunt for the grey cup. Pick any team 4. The Canucks will rebuild. other than the Canucks to follow Good time to join the Canucks bandwagon now we The fans are passionate are at the bottom once again!

We actually won a Stanley Cup! (about 100 years ago, unfortunately)

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