DEEP COVE
Getting there: Deep Cove is a 30-minute drive from downtown
Vancouver. Other options include sightseeing tours by water to the Indian
Arm fjord with Harbour Cruises.
Why go?: At the foot of Mount Seymour and at the entry to the
Indian Arm fjord, the setting and scenery alone make it worth a visit.
The community's shops, cafes and activities add to the appeal.
Highlights and attractions:
• Indian Arm is a kayaking heaven; take a tour or rent kayaks from
Deep Cove Canoe & Kayak Centre
• Guides from the Coast Salish tribe lead a two-hour traditional cedar
canoe trip with Takaya Tours
• The popular Baden-Powell hiking trail offers the reward of a
spectacular viewpoint at Quarry Rock
• Maplewood Farm is a charming, historic, pastoral setting with more
than 200 domestic animals and birds – a surefire hit with the kids
BOWEN ISLAND
Getting there: Snug Cove at Bowen Island is a 20-minute ferry
or water taxi ride from West Vancouver's Horseshoe Bay.
Why go?: Artisan Square and Snug Cove are home to a range of art
Bungee Jumping in Whistler
Highlights and attractions:
• Ultimate relaxation at Harrison Hot Springs Resort & Spa or
Harrison Beach Hotel on Harrison Lake
• Fort Langley's museums, historic sites and antique shops
• Seeing firsthand how electricity is made and exploring B.C.'s history at
BC Hydro Stave Falls Powerhouse
• Paddle rafting on the river rapids with Chilliwack River
Rafting Adventures
• Communing with animals at the Greater Vancouver Zoo
• Thrilling rafting adventures with Hyak Wilderness Adventures and
REO Rafting Resort
• A ride on Hell's Gate Airtram as it crosses above the gushing Fraser River
galleries, jewelry shops, organic eateries, yoga studios, clothing boutiques
and waterfront patios. During the summer, festivals and outdoor
celebrations draw locals and visitors to the quaint village.
GIBSONS, SUNSHINE COAST
Highlights and attractions:
Bay ferry terminal with a sailing time of 40 minutes to the town of
Gibsons, located northwest of Vancouver. Tofino Air offers flights to
nearby Sechelt.
• A nature walk through the rainforest and a gourmet picnic with
Rockwood Adventures' By Land, Sea & Air tour
• Relaxing waterfront patios where visitors can watch floatplanes land
and boats dock
• A multitude of leisure activities, including golf, birdwatching, mountain
biking, hiking, swimming, kayaking and snorkelling
FRASER VALLEY
Getting there: From Vancouver, head east on Highway 1.
Several towns, including Chilliwack, Harrison Hot Springs and Hope,
are within a one- to two-hour drive.
Why go?: The scenic valley is rich in history, agriculture and
outdoor activities, drawing visitors who seek farm-fresh produce,
quaint towns, historic sites, markets, wineries, hiking, biking
and rafting.
Photo: TVan
Getting there: BC Ferries departs regularly from the Horseshoe
Why go?: Gibsons is a quaint seaside town on the Sunshine Coast
offering a quiet getaway from bustling Vancouver. It is well known as a
vibrant arts community.
Highlights and attractions:
• A stay at the Ritz Inn in scenic Gibsons Landing
• Music and arts fairs such as the Jazz Festival, Fibre Arts Festival, Sea
Cavalcade and Outrigger Canoe Races
• Local arts and crafts on display in the many art galleries
• Public beaches for sunning, lounging and swimming
• Renowned golfing with spectacular views
For more on getaways from Vancouver,
visit tourismvancouver.com/day_trips
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