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Photography:
TVan/FlyOver
Canada;
TVan/Canadian
Tourism
Commission;
TVan/Vancouver
Lookout;
Tvan/Capilano
Suspension
Bridge
Park;
TVan/Al
Harvey;
TVan/Eric
Carter;
TVan/Britannia
Mine
Museum;
TVan/Grouse
Mountain;
Tourism
Vancouver;
TVan/Science
World;
TVan/Vancouver
Aquarium
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Can't-Miss Attractions
Exciting and iconic activities that are fun for the whole family
Hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tours are a great way for clients to visit
Vancouver's top attractions and unique neighbourhoods on their
own schedule. They can either stay on for a full overview of the city
(about a two-hour loop), or get on and off as they choose at any
of the 20 to 30 stops. Big Bus offers recorded narration on some
of their tours (and some buses offer a number of languages), while
Vancouver Trolley Company and Big Pink Sightseeing offer
live commentary from the driver. Even if your clients aren't looking
for a city tour, a hop-on, hop-off tour can present a no-hassle
transportation option to get from one attraction to another.
Clients looking for a more full-service experience – whether they're
keen for a city overview, a tour of specific attractions or a group
adventure – scheduled sightseeing tours are just the ticket. Both Landsea
Tours & Adventures and West Coast Sightseeing offer city highlights
tours with local guides, as well as other options that combine a tour of
the city with a visit to some of Vancouver's most popular attractions.
AERIAL ADVENTURE
Vancouver's newest attraction, FlyOver Canada, is
located at the tip of Canada Place. Visitors can strap
in and be lifted in front of a large, custom, spherical
screen and soar from coast to coast on a breathtaking
aerial journey. They'll take in the excitement and
grandeur of Canada through the latest in virtual flight
ride technology (complete with the addition of wind,
scents, mist and sound).
A VIEW
FROM
THE TOP
Everyone will be
awestruck by The
Vancouver Lookout's
360-degree views, and
its vantage point of 130
metres (430 feet) up
makes for the perfect
place to get oriented
to the city. Visitors ages three to 15 will particularly
enjoy the attraction's Junior Pilot Program, where
they'll navigate a compass to find Vancouver's most
recognized landmarks, play a sleuthing game to
uncover clues in the Lookout's many information
plaques and take home a well-earned certificate and
Golden Wing Badge.
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. Visitors can 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 by National Geographic.
A SUSPENSEFUL AFTERNOON
Dare your clients to look down as they cross the river at Capilano Suspension
Bridge Park, complete with rainforest nature trails, a totem pole collection,
Treetops Adventure and
Cliffwalk, a heart-stopping
cliff-side journey across
a series of cantilevered
and suspended walkways
jutting out far above the
river. Children will enjoy the
Rainforest Explorer program
and the Raptor's Ridge live
birds of prey demonstration.
CULTURAL INSIGHTS
It's easy to lose track of time in the Museum of
Anthropology at the University of British
Columbia. The striking modern building overlooking
the ocean on the University of British Columbia campus
houses the world's best collection of Northwest
Coastal art, and an astounding 535,000 archeological
objects from cultures around the world. About 6,000
First Nations artifacts are on display, plus soaring
outdoor totem poles, making it one of the best places
to see the artwork of B.C.'s native residents.
