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FROM SEA TO SKY
A scenic drive from downtown Vancouver to
neighbouring Squamish, the Sea to Sky Gondola
soars 885 metres (2,900 feet) above sparkling ocean,
taking guests to an outdoor paradise featuring
hiking trails, a suspension bridge and a First Nations
interpretive trail. No car? No problem. Your clients
can book Landsea Tours & Adventures' full-day
Sea to Sky Tour, a seven-hour journey that includes
transportation, a pit stop at Shannon Falls and visits to
the gondola as well as the Britannia Mine Museum,
a National Historic Site that encourages kids to dig
deep into Vancouver's mining history.
SCIENTIFICALLY
PROVEN FUN
Head for the newly renovated geodesic dome
overlooking False Creek for a day of educational
entertainment. Science World at TELUS World of
Science is a knowledge-focused wonderland that
encourages visitors to dirty their hands and expand
their minds by exploring hundreds of interactive
exhibits (where else is it considered "learning" when
you play a piano with your feet or build cities with
wooden blocks?). The whole family will enjoy taking
part in the fun and informative science shows, strolling
through lush Ken Spencer Science Park and checking
out the fascinating documentaries at the OMNIMAX
Theatre – the largest of its kind in the world.
UNDERWATER ENCOUNTERS
Watch the animals play at the Vancouver Aquarium, home to more than 70,000
residents hailing from the Arctic, Africa and beyond. Visitors can chill with the
penguins at Penguin Point, hang out with sloths in
the exotic Amazon gallery – a true-to-life re-creation
of a South American rainforest – and check out the
current show playing at the 4D Theatre. But for a stay-
with-you-forever experience, sign up for an Animal
Encounter and make fast friends by feeding belugas,
dolphins, sea otters and sea lions (don't forget your
camera!). And be sure to ask about the Aquarium's
Marine Mammal Rescue Centre. Every year, the
organization rescues more than 100 marine mammals
so they can return to their natural habitat.
CITY,
SEA AND
SPACE
Home to three popular
museums, Vanier Park is
a centre of learning. The
Vancouver Maritime
Museum is an all-
access pass to British
Columbia's diverse sea
life, and includes hands-
on activities for kids in
the Children's Maritime
Discovery Centre.
The H.R. MacMillan
Space Centre turns its
gaze to the stars, with
astronomy shows in the
planetarium plus live
demonstrations on how
astronauts live and work
in space. And at the
Museum of Vancouver,
the city is the star of
the show – unique
exhibits showcase the
most colourful parts
of Vancouver's history,
including a collection of
vintage neon signs!
MOUNTAINTOP
ADVENTURES
Grouse Mountain is the ultimate mountaintop
playground, and the fun begins on a thrilling gondola
ascent to the summit. At the top, visitors are greeted
with jaw-dropping views, riotous lumberjack shows,
Birds in Motion
demonstrations
and – everyone's
favourite – a
chance to visit
Grinder and
Coola, the
mountain's
resident rescued
grizzly bears. Air Grouse Mountain Ziplines guarantees
an adrenalin rush, as does a trip up Eye of the Wind,
the world's first commercial wind turbine. Winter
offers great opportunities to ski, snowboard and ice
skate, while summertime is prime for hiking, tackling
the challenging Grouse Grind trail and engaging in a
round of Mountaintop Disc Golf.
