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H.r. macmillan Space centre; canadian tourism commission
Chinatown Night Market
Coastal Peoples
Fine Arts Gallery
Nitobe Memorial Garden
Seawall Cycle Tours
H.R. MacMillan Space Centre
Traverse the treetops
make your 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.
explore the cliffwalk, a series of suspended
walkways jutting out from the granite cliff
face above capilano river.
Browse the night market
on weekend evenings in summer,
chinatown comes to life with the sights,
smells and sounds of the night market.
Stock up on fabulously priced finds, and
bring your appetite to make the most of the
smorgasbord of food stalls.
Picnic in the park
Stop for a break at vanier Park – perhaps
after a visit to the Museum of Vancouver,
the Vancouver Maritime Museum or
the H.R. MacMillan Space Centre,
all of which are located here. this scenic
beachside park is the perfect place to check
out some public art and catch a few rays.
Stroll or cycle the seawall
Stretching 22 kilometres (13.7 miles)
from coal Harbour and 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. walk or rent a bike to tour
any portion of the route for the perfect mix
of fresh air and ocean views.
Admire First Nations art
one of the best places to see the artwork
of B.c.'s native residents is the Museum
of Anthropology at the University of
British Columbia, with its collection of
approximately 6,000 objects from B.c.'s
First nations. the Coastal Peoples Fine
Arts Galleries in Yaletown and Gastown
showcase contemporary master carvings,
Vancouver is bursting with iconic experiences that
characterize this multifaceted city. Any of these
must-sees will kick-start your Vancouver sightseeing
– and you're sure to stumble upon plenty of other
Vancouver treasures along the way
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