Official Meeting Professionals' Guide

2014

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Can't-miss Vancouver experiences Vancouver is bursting with iconic experiences that characterize this multifaceted city. Any of these must-sees will kick-start your delegates' Vancouver sightseeing – and they're sure to stumble upon plenty of other Vancouver treasures along the way Stroll the seawall Stretching 22 kilometres (13.7 miles) from Coal Harbour to Kitsilano Beach – wrapping around Stanley Park along the way – the seawall that borders Vancouver's coastline is the most popular recreational spot in the city. The perfect fresh-air activity between sessions, delegates can walk or rent a bike to tour a portion of the route starting right at the Vancouver Convention Centre. Explore Granville Island A charming public market overflowing with fresh produce, breads, seafood and a bounty of other goods is reason enough to visit Granville Island Public Market, not to mention exploring the narrow lanes of the island to check out its unique shops and photo-worthy views of downtown across False Creek. Seawall Stroll Granville Island Have a peak experience Grouse Mountain's Skyride delivers riders to remarkable views and a huge range of on-mountain experiences: outdoor skating, snowshoeing, skiing and snowboarding in winter, and hiking, ziplining and more in summer. Traverse the treetops Adventurers can make their way across the swaying Capilano Suspension Bridge that stretches 137 metres (450 feet) across the canyon and the Capilano River 70 metres (230 feet) below, plus explore the Cliffwalk feature, a series of suspended walkways jutting out from the granite cliff face above Capilano River. 112  things to see & do TVan photos: Canadian Tourism Commission; Clayton Perry

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