ATTRACTIONS

Questions? Please contact the Fairmont Vancouver Hotel Concierge at [email protected] or (604) 684-3131.

• Capilano Suspension Bridge This spectacular suspension footbridge is part of a 25 acre park including a native carving centre, exhibits, gift store, restaurant and other attractions. Also visit their new treetops adventure. Located 20 minutes away by taxi. Open daily except Christmas day. Summer: 8 a.m. - dusk; winter: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. www.capbridge.com

• is the historic centre of the downtown district and is a quick 15 minute walk from the hotel. (follow Burrard St. northbound to Cordova St. and turn right – the entrance is two more blocks on the left side.) Distinctive architecture houses various shops, galleries and casual dining cafes.

• offers local craft stores and galleries, as well as Vancouver’s premiere Public Market. Also on the island is the Kid’s Market, which is home to about 18 different toy stores! Follow Hornby St. southbound (15 min.) to terminal and ferry across – otherwise, 10 minutes in a taxi.

• Lighthouse Park – a unique park with old growth forest on the ocean. Many fine trails and picnic spots on the rocks with views out to Vancouver Island. 30 minute drive from downtown.

• Lynn Canyon – Vancouver’s lesser-known suspension bridge (and it’s free!), with trails along a clear mountain stream.

• Vancouver’s Chinatown – a mix of old style shops, restaurants and newer malls and Asian supermarkets. Sun-Yat- Sen gardens is a traditional Chinese garden, a tranquil secret space amidst its urban surroundings.

• Steveston – Cannery row and the main home of the fishing fleet. It has a nice walk and restaurants, and some historical aspects. 30 minute drive from downtown.

• - Vancouver's premium four-season attraction, just 30 minutes from downtown. Experience everything unique to , including breathtaking panoramic views, The Refuge for Endangered Wildlife and an array of dining opportunities. www.grousemountain.com

• Mall is located two blocks east of the hotel and offers over 150 shops, including 3 department stores! Lots of shopping fun and also has a food court for a quick lunch.

• is a boutique and restaurant district located one block south of the hotel. Every step down Robson St. will bring you to a new café or lead into a fashionable store.

• Enjoy the beautiful scenery at , which is located approximately one mile west of the hotel. This 1000 acre park boasts an eight kilometer seawall – perfect for strolling, biking, rollerblading and running. Rentals are available at the entrance on Georgia St. Don’t miss the fabulous in the park!

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• The is located directly across Hornby St. from the hotel. There are usually several large exhibits throughout the year as well as a permanent Emily Carr Gallery.

• is a trendy warehouse district of downtown. A 15 minute walk or a 5 minute taxi ride will take you to a myriad of boutique shops and restaurants. (walking: head east on Georgia to Hamilton St. and turn right to Yaletown).

• Science World & the Omnimax Theatre: Hop on the Skytrain to Science World! Amaze yourself with an exciting world of hands-on science exhibits, demonstrations, and the spectacular Omnimax Theatre. For tots & babies visit “Kids Zone” on the 2nd floor and entertain them for hours! Mon-Fri 10am-5pm Sat/Sun/Hol 10am-6pm. Please see Concierge for $1.00 off coupons.

• Check out the Museum of Anthropology, UBC. A place of beauty and serenity. Northwest Coast Indian Art including towering totems and awe-inspiring bronze sculptures. Check out the traditional Longhouse or the mortuary chamber. Located at 6393 NW Marine Dr. (604.822.3825)

• Whistler Mountaineer Train: Welcome aboard the Whistler Mountaineer train, Canada's most exciting new travel experience. Destined to become a world-renowned rail journey, the Whistler Mountaineer offers a unique and breathtaking scenic trip between Vancouver and Whistler, British Columbia. Enjoy a day trip by train or immerse yourself in one of our unforgettable Whistler Escape or Whistler Adventure packages. Reservations are required. www.whistlermountaineer.com

• Harbour Air Seaplanes and West Coast Air: There are 2 seaplane companies from our that offers scenic tours, glacier tours, whale watching tours and flights to Victoria and Whistler. Reservations are suggested. www.harbourair.ca, www.westcoastair.com

• Whale Watching: There are a number of companies that offer whale watching trips from Vancouver. Wild Whales of Vancouver www.whalesvancouver.ca , Vancouver Whale Watch www.vancouverwhalewatch.com , Steveston Seabreeze Adventures www.seabreezeadventures.ca . Whild Whales is one of the only ones that departs from Vancouver and their trips are the longest (between 5-7 hours...as they travel the furthest by water to see the whales). Vancouver Whale Watch and Steveston Seabreeze depart from Steveston fishing village (a 45 minutes drive South of Vancouver) and the trip is about 5 hours. Prince of Whales offers a whale watching excursion from (4 hours one way) and then drops you off in Victoria, on Vancouver Island. You have the opportunity to visit Victoria and Butchart Gardens. You can either return by coach and ferry, zodiac or by seaplane. www.princeofwhales.com.

Otherwise if you are heading over to Victoria there are a dozen outfitters that run whale watching tours throughout the day (3 hour excursions). Travelling to and from Victoria there are many options: by float plane or helicopter it is 35 minutes trip one way at the rate of $149.00 per person in each direction. Otherwise it is 4 hours one way by coach and ferry ($45.00 per person in each direction). If you would like a coach tour of Victoria including Butchart gardens and whale watching there is a company called Landsea Tours and their rate is $309.00 per person.

• Harbour Cruises: They offer a short tour of the harbour, lunch cruises, & dinner cruises. www.boatcruises.com

• Sewell’s Sea Safari: They offer a 2 hour adventure ride in Horseshoe Bay. It is in a high-speed 26 ft rigid hull inflatable, powered by twin 225hp Mercury Outboards. www.sewellsmarina.com

• Kayaking & Canoeing: Ecomarine Ocean Kayak Centre www.ecomarine.com, Deep Cove Canoe and Kayak Centre www.deepcovekayak.com , Sea Kayaking www.bowenislandkayaking.com, Takaya Tours www.takayatours.com. • Bike Rentals: Fairmont Vancouver Hotel offers complimentary bike rental for Fairmont Presidents Club members. It’s free to sign up. Click on the following link to enroll: http://www.fairmont.com/fpc/

• Bayshore Bikes (http://www.bayshorebikerentals.ca/vancouver-bike-rentals-rates.html). They have an excellent selection of mountain bikes and cruisers. Located one kilometer from the hotel.

• Spokes (http://spokesbicyclerentals.com/) offers a variety of road bikes. Located one kilometer from the hotel.

Vancouver Attractions continued

• Rafting: Canadian Outback www.canadianoutback.com , Elaho River Adventures www.elahoadventures.com , Whistler River Adventures www.whistlerriver.com , Hyak www.hyak.com .

• Fishing salt and fresh water: Bites-On Salmon Charters www.bites-on.com , Bonnie Lee Charters www.bonnielee.com , STS Fishing Adventures www.guidebc.com , Upstream Adventures www.theanglersarms.com, Aqua Ventures www.aquaventures.ca.

• Golfing: Many wonderful courses to choose from. www.golfbc.com , www.golf-courses.ca , www.bcgolfguide.com , www.foundlocally.com/vancouver/Sports

• Tours of the city, north shore, Whistler and Victoria: Landsea Tours www.vancouvertours.com , West Coast Sightseeing www.vancouversightseeing.com, Vancouver Trolley Bus www.vancouvertrolley.com, Pacific Coach Lines www.pacificcoach.com

37th Annual NANOS Meeting February 5-10, 2011 Vancouver, Canada

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