18 welcome to vancouver
tvan photos: cycle city tours; al Harvey; c. Jardine
Wildlife and whale watching
Best visited between march and october,
the waters off the coast of vancouver
and vancouver Island offer some of the
most thrilling whale watching anywhere.
vancouver's orcas and grey whales provide
exciting adventures for visitors of all ages.
march through october, grey whales migrate
through the tofino/ucluelet area of vancouver
Island; may to october, southern resident
orcas feed on passing salmon in the Strait of
Georgia and the Gulf Islands; and from July
to September northern resident orcas feed in
Johnstone Strait. For the best sightings, sign up
for a tour with Great Pacific Adventures,
Orca Spirit Adventures, Prince of
Whales Whale Watching, Steveston
Seabreeze Adventures, Vancouver
Whale Watch or Wild Whales Vancouver.
Cycling and mountain biking
urban paths and forest trails have been
drawing cycling enthusiasts to vancouver
for years. options include pedalling leisurely
through Stanley Park and the university
of British columbia campus or navigating
rugged trails on the north Shore. rent a bike
to go on your own or sign up for a guided
Looking for a little adventure to spice up your days
of sightseeing? Nestled between the mountains and
the ocean, with an active, outdoorsy population,
Vancouver is full of activities for those who want
to enjoy life to its fullest
tHe Great
outdoors
Swimming
Cycle Tours
Birdwatching
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