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THINGS TO SEE & DO Attractions Downtown.......................................................33 Vancouver........................................................33 North Vancouver............................................ 34 Burnaby........................................................... 34 Richmond........................................................ 34 Surrey.............................................................. 34 Out of Town.................................................... 34 Museums Vancouver....................................................... 34 Out of Town.....................................................35 Activities & Adventure Adventure........................................................35 Boat & Yacht Charters....................................35 Fishing Charters...............................................35 River Rafting....................................................35 Golf................................................................. 36 Ski.................................................................... 36 Sea Kayaking.................................................. 36 Sport Equipment Rentals............................... 36 Whale Watching..............................................37 Casinos............................................................37 Parks................................................................37 Spas..................................................................37 Wineries/Breweries.........................................37 Sightseeing Sightseeing Companies .................................37 Culinary Sightseeing .......................................37 Cycling/Walking Tours .................................. 38 Self-guided Sightseeing ................................ 38 Tour Guides .................................................... 38 THINGS TO SEE & DO Canada Place 504 - 999 Canada Place Way 604.775.7200 canadaplace.ca Canada Place is a Canadian icon giving guests the opportunity to feel, see and experience the Canadian spirit. ATTRACTIONS & MUSEUMS Full Wheelchair Accessibility Partial Wheelchair Accessibility Visual Accessibility Hearing Accessibility MCP Motorcoach Parking GF Group Facilities MGS Maximum Group Size ATTRACTIONS DOWNTOWN The BC Sports Hall of Fame and Museum 777 S Pacific Blvd. 604.687.5520 bcsportshalloffame.com Explore, Experience, Be Proud, Be Inspired. Tour the new Vancouver 2010 Gallery & Hall of Champions. Seasons: All / Amenities: GF / MGS: 200 / Viewing time: 1-2 Hrs. Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art 639 Hornby St. 604.682.3455 Billreidgallery.ca Public gallery features work by acclaimed Haida artist Bill Reid and changing exhibits of contemporary Northwest Coast art. Seasons: All / Amenities: GF / MGS: 40 / Viewing time: 1 Hr. SHOPPING Department Store/Fashion............................. 38 Duty Free......................................................... 38 Shopping Centres........................................... 38 Markets .......................................................... 38 Galleries & Antiques....................................... 38 Souvenirs & Specialty..................................... 38 ENTERTAINMENT, ARTS & CULTURE Community/Cultural Centres..........................39 Entertainment Services...................................39 Festivals & Events............................................39 Performing Arts...............................................39 Theatre/Concert Venues.................................39 DINING Downtown...................................................... 40 Downtown – Chinatown................................41 Downtown – Gastown ..................................41 Downtown – Stanley Park/Coal Harbour......41 Downtown – West End/English Bay..............42 Downtown – Yaletown...................................42 Granville Island............................................... 43 Kitsilano.......................................................... 43 South Granville............................................... 43 Christ Church Cathedral 690 Burrard St. 604.682.3848 cathedral.vancouver.bc.ca Vancouver's oldest church building. Open 10am to 4pm weekdays. Extensive event and worship schedule. Seasons: All / Amenities: GF / Viewing time: 30-45 Min. Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden 578 Carrall St. 604.662.3207 ext. 210 vancouverchinesegarden.com Wander through covered walkways, sip on jasmine tea, join a guided tour and discover historic Chinatown. Seasons: All / Amenities: GF / MGS: 500 / MCP / Viewing time: 1 Hr. FlyOver Canada 201 - 999 Canada Place Way flyovercanada.com Vancouver's newest attraction. Soar from coast to coast on a breathtaking immersive audiovisual journey across Canada! All / GF / MGS: 60 / Viewing time: 30 Min. Commercial Drive & East Vancouver............. 43 Westside......................................................... 43 Outside Vancouver North Vancouver............................................ 44 West Vancouver............................................. 44 Richmond........................................................ 44 Burnaby/New Westminster........................... 44 Port Moody/Coquitlam/Maple Ridge.............45 Surrey/White Rock/Langley............................45 Whistler............................................................45 SPECIALTY TRAVEL Educational Service.........................................45 ESL Schools......................................................45 Insurance.........................................................45 ACCOMMODATION Downtown.......................................................45 Vancouver – Other..........................................47 North Vancouver.............................................47 Richmond/Vancouver Airport.........................47 Burnaby........................................................... 48 Coquitlam/Delta/Surrey................................. 48 Vancouver Island & Sunshine Coast.............. 48 Whistler & Area.............................................. 48 British Columbia – Other .............................. 48 Other Accommodation Accommodation Registries............................ 48 Bed & Breakfasts............................................ 48 Harbour Cruises & Events 501 Denman St. 604.688.7246 boatcruises.com Dinner cruises, lunch cruises, daily harbour tours. Carol ship cruises. Private charters available year round. Seasons: Spr, Sum St. Andrew's-Wesley United Church 100 - 1022 Nelson St. 604.683.4574 standrewswesleychurch.bc.ca Designated heritage building opened in 1933, with stained glass and carved windows. Sanctuary open daily in July and August. All / GF / MGS: 1000 Vancouver Aquarium 845 Avison Way 604.659.3474 vanaqua.org The Vancouver Aquarium, located in worldfamous Stanley Park, has more than 70,000 fascinating creatures to choose from. Seasons: All / Amenities: GF / MCP / Viewing time: 2 + Hrs. Vancouver Art Gallery 750 Hornby St. 604.662.4700 vanartgallery.bc.ca Downtown Vancouver's must-see attraction for culture, featuring masters of art from modern and historic times. All / GF / Amenities: MGS: 500 / MCP / Viewing time: 1-2 Hrs. Campgrounds & RV Parks..............................49 Fishing Lodges.................................................49 Hostels.............................................................49 Resorts.............................................................49 Travel Apartments...........................................49 TOUR OPERATORS Ground Tour Operators – International.........49 Ground Tour Operators – Specialist...............49 Receptive Tour Operators – Asia....................49 Receptive Tour Operators – International .... 50 Destination Management Companies.......... 50 Travel Agencies .............................................. 50 TRANSPORTATION Car/Motorcycle Rentals.................................. 50 Coach & Shuttle Services............................... 50 Limousines...................................................... 50 Rail...................................................................51 RV Rentals........................................................51 Taxis.................................................................51 Domestic Air....................................................51 Cruise Ship Companies...................................51 Ferry Services...................................................51 Parking.............................................................51 Public Transportation......................................51 Hospitality & Passenger Services....................51 Vancouver Lookout 555 W Hastings St. 604.689.0421 vancouverlookout.com The Vancouver Lookout, located high above the city, offers a spectacular 360-degree view of the city, harbour and mountains. Seasons: All / Amenities: GF / MGS: 200 / MCP / Viewing time: 1 hr VANCOUVER Bloedel Conservatory, Queen Elizabeth Park 33rd Ave. at Cambie St. 604.257.8570 city.vancouver.bc.ca/parks Vancouver's tropical paradise! Up to 250 capacity for stand-up functions, weddings, film and photo shoots. Call for rates. All / Amenities: MGS: 250 / MCP / Viewing time: 30 Min. H.R. MacMillan Space Centre 1100 Chestnut St. 604.738.7827 spacecentre.ca Get a clear view of space. Planetarium theatre, live science demonstrations, spacethemed exhibits. All / Amenities: GF / MGS: 250 / MCP / Viewing time: 2-3 Hrs. Hastings Racecourse PNE Gate #8 or #9 604.254.1631, 1.877.977.7702 hastingsracecourse.com Thoroughbred horseracing from April 16 to October 2, and the casino is open 365 days a year. Seasons: All / Amenities: GF / MCP tourismvancouver.com 33