Tourism Vancouver - Official Visitors' Guide

2019/2020

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54 | tourismvancouver.com } T H I N G S T O S E E & D O LEGEND: Available for sale at Visitor Centre Vancouver Maritime Museum 1905 Ogden Ave, Vancouver 604.257.8300, vancouvermaritimemuseum.com Discover maritime history and traditions of the Pacific & Arctic. Climb aboard the St. Roch & explore our exhibits! VanDusen Botanical Garden 5251 Oak St, Vancouver 604.257.8335, vancouver.ca/VanDusen One of the top ten gardens in North America featuring one of the only 'Living Buildings' in the world. Cafe, gift shop. SUBURBAN VANCOUVER Big Splash Water Park 4775 Nulelum Way, Tsawwassen 778.434.4840, bigsplashwaterpark.ca The 7-acre water slide park in Tsawwassen, British Columbia, features body slides, tube slides and kid friendly slides! Burnaby Art Gallery 6344 Deer Lake Ave, Burnaby 604.297.4422, burnabyartgallery.ca Presenting contemporary and historical art exhibits and events by local, regional, national and international artists. Burnaby Village Museum & Carousel 6501 Deer Lake Ave, Burnaby 604.297.4565, burnabyvillagemuseum.ca Where History Comes to Life: stroll our 1920s village, take in demonstrations, enjoy the gardens, and ride the carousel. Fort Langley National Historic Site of Canada 23433 Mavis Ave, Fort Langley 604.513.4777, parkscanada.gc.ca/fortlangley Explore the real 1827 fort where BC was born! Watch blacksmithing, take a tour, try gold panning or stay overnight. Greater Vancouver Zoo 5048–264th St, Aldergrove 604.856.6825, gvzoo.com Discover the sights & sounds of over 140 animal species on 120 acres of open spaces in the heart of the Fraser Valley. Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site 12138 4th Ave, Richmond 604.664.9009, gulfofgeorgiacannery.org The historic Cannery is home to a museum featuring the history of the West Coast fishing industry. Open Daily 10-5. Richmond Olympic Experience (ROX) 6111 River Rd, Richmond 778.296.1400, therox.ca The Most Interactive Sports Attraction in North America and only official Olympic Museum in Canada. Yikon Artspace Co. Ltd. 4211 No 3 Rd, Richmond 604.285.9975, lipont.com Lipont Place is converted into a multifunctional venue for art exhibitions, events trade shows, performances and pop-up shops. NORTH VANCOUVER Capilano Suspension Bridge Park 3735 Capilano Rd, North Vancouver 604.985.7474, capbridge.com Unique and amazing, Capilano Suspension Bridge, Cliffwalk and Treetops Adventure offer year-round rainforest adventure. Bloedel Conservatory, Queen Elizabeth Park 4600 Cambie St (Top of Queen Elizabeth Park), Vancouver 604.257.8584, vancouver.ca/Bloedel Spectacular tropical plant displays, exotic free-flying birds, parrots, and Koi fish under a magnificent triodetic dome. H.R. MacMillan Space Centre 1100 Chestnut St, Vancouver 604.738.7827, spacecentre.ca From the 360º Planetarium to GroundStation Canada, the HR MacMillan Space Centre brings the wonders of space to Earth. Hastings Racecourse PNE Gate #6 (Renfrew & Cambridge), 188 N Renfrew St, Vancouver 604.254.1631, hastingsracecourse.com Hastings Racecourse & Casino features live thoroughbred horseracing Apr-Oct and 600 of your favourite slot machines Museum of Anthropology at UBC 6393 NW Marine Dr, Vancouver 604.822.5087, moa.ubc.ca Explore traditional and contemporary art from Northwest Coast First Nations and other cultures across the world. Museum of Vancouver 1100 Chestnut St, Vancouver 604.736.4431, museumofvancouver.ca Vancouver-focused exhibitions and events that encourage dynamic conversations about what was, is, and can be Vancouver. Nitobe Memorial Garden 1895 Lower Mall, Vancouver 604.822.6038, botanicalgarden.ubc.ca/nitobe A traditional Japanese tea and stroll garden considered to be one of the top Japanese gardens outside of Japan. Pacific National Exhibition 2901 E Hastings, Vancouver 604.253.2311, pne.ca Visit pne.ca for info on Playland (May to Sept), The Fair at the PNE (Aug 17 to Sept 2) and Fright Nights (October) Science World British Columbia TELUS World of Science, 1455 Quebec St, Vancouver 604.443.7440, scienceworld.ca Engage your mind & uncover the mysteries of science through interactive displays, hands-on experiments and live demos. UBC Botanical Garden & Greenheart TreeWalk 6804 SW Marine Dr, Vancouver 604.822.4208, botanicalgarden.ubc.ca Over 12000 plants from around the world. The TreeWalk is an aerial trail that offers rare experiences above the forest. SOMBILON STUDIOS (VANDUSEN GARDEN)

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