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To Do and See Cc.Qxd To See & Do in Vancouver Vancouver is a dynamic, international city surrounded by mountains, ocean, beaches and forests that offer endless activities and experiences for your delegates. Scenic Sights Popular attractions include the Vancouver Aquarium Marine Science Centre where you can experience the BC Coast in wonderful detail. Walk across the famed Capilano Suspension Bridge or take the Skyride to the top of Grouse Grouse Mountain Skyride Mountain. Top off the excitement with a visit to Science World and its interactive exhibits or ride the glass walled elevator to see the spectacular 360-degree view from the Lookout! at Harbour Centre. Cultural Activities Vancouver is home to some wonderful galleries and museums. Highlights include the Vancouver Art Gallery that showcases modern and historical artists, the University of British Columbia Museum of Anthropology offering incredible First Nations art, the Vancouver Museum, and the Vancouver Maritime Museum, just minutes away from UBC Museum of Anthropology downtown. Performing Arts Vancouver offers everything from innovative comedy theatre and Broadway extravaganzas to Shakespeare on the beach, as well as brilliant performances by the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, the Vancouver Opera and the Vancouver Cantata Singers. City of Neighbourhoods Stroll the cobbled streets of historic Gastown or join a Historic Gastown and Vancouver Trolley Bus sightseeing tour of colourful Chinatown. Discover Vancouver’s many distinctive enclaves, from the Punjabi Market to trendy Yaletown with its designer shops, galleries and popular bistros. Beautiful Beaches and Gardens With miles of protected coastline, Vancouver offers an incredible variety of beaches, from right downtown at English Bay to Crescent Beach in White Rock. The city boasts an equally diverse selection of botanical gardens and parks, including Vancouver's treasured 1,000 acre Kitsilano Beach Stanley Park. To See & Do in Vancouver Outdoor Adventure Vancouver's year-round mild climate makes it easy to discover the great outdoors. You can ski the local mountains, dine on a glacier, cycle the seawall or stroll through a rainforest. Discover ancient natural forests or explore the beauty of the region by sea kayak. Vancouver also offers some of the most spectacular and challenging golf courses in Canada. Tourism British Columbia Tourism Kayaking in Burrard Inlet Sports With the National Hockey League's Vancouver Canucks, the heart stopping action of the Molson Indy cart race, the Canadian Football League's BC Lions, the Whitecaps soccer team, the Vancouver Canadian Single A Baseball Team, the Vancouver Ravens lacrosse team and the Vancouver Giants - the newest team in the Western Hockey League, the sports action in Vancouver is non-stop. Vancouver is also a stop on the PGA Tour. 2002 Jeff Vinnick 2002 Jeff Vancouver Canucks Shopping If designer brands are your thing, you'll love the endless rows of fashion boutiques found on Robson Street. The sidewalk cafes, specialty stores and coffee shops attract visitors and locals alike. Yaletown has converted its old industrial warehouses into trendy places to shop. Besides the fabulously fresh food at the public market on Granville Island, this heritage area is home to many artisans who blow glass, weave intricate tapestries and throw clay. Gastown is a great place for those looking for First Nations craftworks. Thanks to Vancouver's Shopping in trendy Yaletown ethnic diversity, you can find authentic goods from just about anywhere in the world as well as the traditional shopping delights of designer shops and malls. Dining Vancouver's multicultural population is reflected in its incredible variety and quality of cuisine, from West Coast traditional to Dim Sum. If you crave it - Vancouver's got it. Home to exquisite dining experiences, especially if you're into fresh seafood, fine French, Italian, Asian or Pacific Northwest. A super chic eatery or a sunny patio Waterfront dining -Vancouver has it all!.
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