Tourism Vancouver - Official Visitors' Guide

2013/2014

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tHinGS to SEE & do lEGEnd Full Wheelchair Accessibility Partial Wheelchair Accessibility Visual Accessibility hearing Accessibility Available for sale at Visitor Centre B Banquet Facilities G gift shop R Restaurant Vandusen Botanical Garden 5251 oak st., Vancouver Gulf of Georgia Cannery national Historic Site 12138 4th Ave., richmond one of the top 10 gardens in north America featuring one of the only 'Living Buildings' in the world. Cafe, gift shop. operates: Year-round. Viewing time: 30 mins-2 hrs. the Cannery is a museum featuring guided tours. explore the history of the West Coast fishing industry. open daily 10am5pm. operates: Year-round. Viewing time: 1-2 hrs. 604-257-8335, vandusengarden.org noRtH VAnCoUVER 604.664.9009, gulfofgeorgiacannery.com international Buddhist temple 9160 steveston Hwy., richmond 604.274.2822, buddhisttemple.ca Capilano Suspension Bridge Park 3735 capilano rd., north Vancouver Come explore traditional Chinese art, culture and the Buddhist philosophy at this magnificent Buddhist temple. operates: Year-round. Viewing time: 1-2 hrs. unique and amazing, Capilano suspension Bridge, Cliffwalk and treetops Adventure offer year-round rainforest adventure. operates: Year-round. Viewing time: 1.5-2 hrs. oUt oF town 604.985.7474, capbridge.com Grouse Mountain, the Peak of Vancouver 6400 nancy Greene Way, north Vancouver 604.984.0661, grousemountain.com Four-season mountaintop adventures, 15 mins. from downtown. superb city, ocean and alpine views, 3,700' above the city. operates: Year-round. Viewing time: 1-3 hrs. Amenities: B, R, G Maplewood Farm 405 seymour river Pl., north Vancouver BC Hydro, Stave Falls Powerhouse 31338 Dewdney trunk rd., Mission 604.462.1222 bchydro.com/community/recreation_areas Located within the Fraser Valley, BC hydro's stave Falls Powerhouse offers an exciting experience for all visitors. operates: spr, sum. Viewing time: 1.5 hrs. Amenities: G Britannia Mine Museum Po Box 188, Britannia Beach 604.929.5610, maplewoodfarm.bc.ca 604.896.2233, 1.800.896.4044, britanniaminemuseum.ca BURnABy, RiCHMond, SURREy, lAnGlEy the Butchart Gardens ltd. 800 Benvenuto Ave., Brentwood Bay Five-acre park-farm specializing in the display of farm animals and birds. three animal contact areas, milk demo operates: Year-round. Viewing daily at 1:15. time: 1-1.5 hrs. Burnaby Village Museum & Carousel 6501 Deer Lake Ave., Burnaby 604.297.4565, burnabyvillagemuseum.ca experience the 1920s. stroll through the village taking in demonstrations in the homes and shops. Carousel rides $2.30! operates: Wnt, spr, sum. Viewing time: 2 hrs. darts Hill Garden Park 16th Ave. and 170th st., surrey 604.538.7551, dartshill.ca one of world's best known Plantsman's gardens. 7.5 acres. Many plants unusual or unique for area. special every season. operates: Year-round. Viewing time: 1 - 2 hrs. 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 B.C. was born! Packed with new exhibits, demonstrations, children's activities and more! operates: Year-round. Viewing time: 2-3 hrs. Greater Vancouver Zoo 5048 264th st., Aldergrove 604.856.6825, gvzoo.com discover sights and sounds of over 600 different animals in 120 acres of wide open spaces in the Fraser Valley. train and bus. operates: Year-round. Viewing time: 2-3 hrs. experience an underground train ride and the life of a historic miner with hands on gold panning and a visit to the Mill building. operates: Year-round. Viewing time: 90 mins. 250.652.5256, 1.866.652.4422, butchartgardens.com 55-acre garden, national historic site. summer entertainment, illuminations and saturday fireworks. Magic of Christmas. Carousel. operates: Year-round. Viewing time: 1-2 hrs. Craigdarroch Castle Historical Museum Society 1050 Joan cres., Victoria 250.592.5323, thecastle.ca the Castle is Victoria's Legendary Landmark . . . experience the lifestyles of the very rich at the end of the 19th century. operates: Year-round. Viewing time: 1 hr. Gulf islands national Park Reserve of Canada 2220 Harbour rd., sidney 250.654.4000, 1.866.944.1744 parkscanada.gc.ca/gulf A peaceful refuge just a short ferry ride from Vancouver, and one of Canada's newest national parks. Hell's Gate Airtram 43111 trans canada Hwy., Boston Bar 604.867.9277, hellsgateairtram.com drive the scenic Fraser Canyon with its seven mountain tunnels and relive the biggest 'rush' on the gold Rush trail. operates: spr, sum. Viewing time: 1 - 2 hrs. Amenities: G tourismvancouver.com p30-47_ThingsToSeeListings.indd 33 33 13-04-17 1:50 PM

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