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experiences at tourismvancouver.com
10 welcome to vancouver
Photos: canadian tourism commission; tvan/robert Kent;
canadian tourism commission
Forest Hiking
Street Cafe Harbour Cruises
basketry, glasswork, jewelry and more. and
be sure to also visit the Bill Reid Gallery
of Northwest Coast Art and the Inuit
Gallery of Vancouver.
Walk down the garden path
a sanctuary in the heart of the city, the Dr.
Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden
was the first authentic classical chinese
garden ever built outside of china. walk
along the peaceful paths to admire the
harmony of water, plants and architecture
and see why this was named the world's
top city garden in a recent book by National
Geographic. other memorable vancouver
gardens include VanDusen Botanical
Garden, the UBC Botanical Garden &
Greenheart Canopy Walkway and the
Nitobe Memorial Garden, a traditional
Japanese tea and stroll garden.
Set sail
For the best views of vancouver, head out
on the water. Sightseeing by boat aboard
a Harbour Cruises or Prince of Whales
Seavancouver tour is a delightful way to
experience the city – by day or night.
Take a coffee break
vancouverites love a good cuppa joe!
Savour a mug of your favourite brew at one
of the hundreds of coffee shops sprinkled
throughout the city – they're a great place for
another vancouver pastime: people watching.
Hike to new heights
lush rainforests, sparkling waterways and
dramatic mountain ranges are the calling card
of vancouver's natural splendour, and all just
minutes from downtown. Pack your hiking
boots – the best way to explore is on foot.
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