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ATTRACTIONS & MUSEUMS Full Wheelchair Accessibility Partial Wheelchair Accessibility Visual Accessibility Hearing Accessibility MCP Motorcoach Parking GF Group Facilities MGS Maximum Group Size The Jimi Hendrix Shrine 796 Main St. 604.669.0377 creeksidestudentresidence.com Heritage building was a Vie's Chicken Inn where Jimi Hendrix's grandmother cooked for many years. Jimi used to play music here. Season: Spr Nitobe Memorial Garden 1895 Lower Mall 604.822.4208 botancialgarden.ubc.ca/nitobe A traditional Japanese Tea and Stroll garden and considered one of the most authentic Japanese gardens in North America. Seasons: All / Viewing time: 2 Hrs. Pacific National Exhibition 2901 E Hastings St. 604.253.2311 pne.ca Playland features more than 35 exhilarating rides, attractions and fun midway games great for the entire family. Seasons: Spr, Sum, Fall / Amenities: GF / Viewing time: 3-8 Hrs. Science World British Columbia 1455 Quebec St. 604.443.7443 telusworldofscience.com/vancouver Engage your mind and uncover the mysteries of science through interactive displays, hands-on experiments and live demos. Seasons: All / Viewing time: 2-3 Hrs. UBC Botanical Garden & Greenheart Canopy Walkway 6804 SW Marine Dr. 604.822.4208 botanicalgarden.ubc.ca More than 12,000 plants from around the world. The Walkway is an aerial trail offering rare perspectives of West Coast forest. Seasons: All / Amenities: GF / MCP / Viewing time: 2 Hrs. VanDusen Botanical Garden 5251 Oak St. 604.257.8335 vandusengarden.org A world-renowned living museum of plants collected from around the world. Beautiful year round. Free parking. Seasons: All / Amenities: GF / MCP / Viewing time: 30 Min-2 Hrs. NORTH VANCOUVER Capilano Suspension Bridge Park 3735 Capilano Rd., North Vancouver 604.985.7474 capbridge.com Capilano Suspension Bridge Park and its new Cliffwalk celebrate nature in uniquely thrilling ways. Seasons: All / Amenities: GF / MCP / Viewing time: 2+ Hrs. 34 PLANNING DIRECTORY Grouse Mountain, The Peak of Vancouver 6400 Nancy Greene Way, North Vancouver 604.984.0661 grousemountain.com Experience the largest aerial tramway in North America, the Refuge for Endangered Wildlife, panoramic views and much more. Seasons: All / Amenities: GF / MGS: 1000 / MCP / Viewing time: 1-3 Hrs. Maplewood Farm 405 Seymour River Pl., North Vancouver 604.929.5610 maplewoodfarm.bc.ca Five-acre park-farm specializing in the display of domestic farm animals and birds. Contact areas and milking demo daily. Seasons: All / Amenities: GF / MCP / Viewing time: 1-2 Hrs. BURNABY Burnaby Village Museum & Carousel 6501 Deer Lake Ave., Burnaby 604.297.4565 burnabyvillagemuseum.ca Where history comes to life. Demonstrations at the farmhouse, village, and tram display. Take a whirl on the carousel. Seasons: Spr, Sum, Fall / Amenities: GF / MGS: 4000 / MCP / Viewing time: 2 Hrs. RICHMOND Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site 12138 4th Ave., Richmond 604.664.9009 gulfofgeorgiacannery.com This National Historic Site explores the West Coast fishing industry with interactive exhibits, guided tour and films. Seasons: All / Amenities: GF / MCP / Viewing time: 1.5 Hrs. International Buddhist Temple 9160 Steveston Hwy, Richmond 604.274.2822 buddhisttemple.ca The most exquisite example of traditional Chinese architecture and craftsmanship in North America. Free admission. Seasons: All / Amenities: GF / MGS: 100 / MCP / Viewing time: 1-2 Hrs. SURREY Darts Hill Garden Park 16th Ave. and 170th St., Surrey 604.538.7551 dartshill.ca A 7.5-acre unique garden, the result of 60 years of work and dedication guided by the clear vision of Francisca Darts. Seasons: All OUT OF TOWN 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. Seasons: Spr, Sum / Amenities: GF / MCP / Viewing time: 1.5 Hrs. The Butchart Gardens 800 Benvenuto Ave., Brentwood Bay 250.652.5256, 1.866.652.4422 butchartgardens.com Over 100 years in bloom. 55 acres of display gardens attract visitors from all over the world. Open each day of the year. Seasons: All / Amenities: GF / MCP / Viewing time: 1.5-2 Hrs. Fort Langley National Historic Site of Canada 23433 Mavis Ave., Fort Langley 604.513.4777 parkscanada.gc.ca/fortlangle y Explore the 1827 HBC fort where BC began. Costumed guides, heritage demos, Aboriginal exhibits, gold panning and fun! Seasons: All / Amenities: GF / MCP / Viewing time: 2 Hrs. Greater Vancouver Zoo 5048 - 264th St., Aldergrove 604.856.6825 gvzoo.com Discover 600+ different animals in 120 acres! Walk, bike, blade, quadra-cycle, take the train or bus. Step into the wild! Seasons: All / Amenities: GF / MGS: 5000 / MCP / Viewing time: 3 + Hrs. 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 Airtram ride in Fraser Canyon. Red carpet treatment for groups! Restaurant, shops and displays. Seasonal. Seasons: Spr, Sum / Amenities: GF / MGS: 200 / MCP / Viewing time: 1-2 Hrs. Royal BC Museum 675 Belleville St., Victoria 250.356.5070, 1.888.447.7977 royalbcmuseum.bc.ca The Royal BC Museum tells the stories of BC's human and natural history. Feature exhibits: Dinosaurs and Queen Elizabeth II. Seasons: All / Amenities: GF / Viewing time: 2-3.5 Hrs. Sea to Sky Gondola 401 - 37989 Cleveland Ave., Squamish 604.898.4663, 1.855.732.8675 seatoskygondola.com Opening in 2014, this eight-person sightseeing lift will transport guests 2,800 feet above majestic Howe Sound in Squamish. Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre 9811 Seaport Pl., Sidney 250.665.7511 oceandiscovery.ca The Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre is a marine and education centre focused on the amazing ecosystem of the Salish Sea. Seasons: All / Amenities: GF / Viewing time: 1 Hr. Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre 4584 Blackcomb Way, Whistler 604.964.0990, 1.888.441.7522 slcc.ca Explore the galleries, cafe and gift shop of the 2012 BC Cultural Centre of the Year – Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre. Amenities: GF Victoria Butterfly Gardens 1461 Benvenuto Ave., Brentwood Bay 250.652.3822, 1.877.722.0272 butterflygardens.com Victoria Butterfly Gardens offers an opportunity to experience a tropical jungle complete with tropical flora and fauna. Seasons: All / MGS: 300 / Amenities: MCP / Viewing time: Varies Whistler Sport Legacies 5 Callaghan Valley Rd., Whistler 604.964.0044, 1.877.764.2455 wsl2010.com Whistler Sport Legacies Society operates the Whistler Olympic Park, Whistler Sliding Centre and Whistler Athletes' Centre. MUSEUMS VANCOUVER Beaty Biodiversity Museum 2212 Main Mall 604.827.4955 beatymuseum.ubc.ca Showcasing the biological and research collections at UBC. Experience the wonders of nature and biodiversity. Seasons: All / Length: 1 Hr. Museum of Vancouver 1100 Chestnut St. 604.736.4431 museumofvancouver.ca Located in Vanier Park, MOV offers a striking location for special events, with panoramic views of English Bay, West End and Stanley Park. Seasons: All / Amenities: GF / MGS: 300 / MCP / Length: 1 Hr. Old Hastings Mill Store Museum 1575 Alma St. 604.734.1212 hastings-mill-museum.ca Discover Vancouver's past! The city's oldest building, circa 1865, was barged from Gastown to Point Grey in 1930. Seasons: All / Amenities: MGS: 50 / MCP / Length: 30 Min. Roedde House Museum 1415 Barclay St. 604.684.7040 roeddehouse.org Historic Vancouver Heritage House Museum. Tours: Wed-Fri 1:30-4pm. Tea and Tours: Sun 2-4pm. Seasons: All / Amenities: MGS: 35 / Length: 1 Hr. UBC Museum of Anthropology 6393 NW Marine Dr. 604.822.5087 moa.ubc.ca Known for its collections of NWC art, the museum is housed in a spectacular building overlooking mountains and sea. Seasons: All / Amenities: GF / MGS: 25 / MCP / Length: 1-2 Hrs.