Tourism Vancouver - Official Visitors' Guide

2015/2016

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T H I N G S T O S E E & D O 39 Available for sale at Visitor Centre • Full or Partial Wheelchair Accessibility THINGS TO SEE & DO LEGEND OUT OF TOWN BC Hydro, Stave Falls Powerhouse 31338 Dewdney Trunk Rd, Mission 604.462.1222, bchydro.com/community/recreation_ areas/stave_falls_visitor_centre.html Located within the Fraser Valley, BC Hydro's Stave Falls Powerhouse offers an exciting experience for all visitors. Operates: Spr, Sum. Viewing Time: 1.5 hrs. Britannia Mine Museum 1 Forbes Way, Britannia Beach 604.896.2233, 800.896.4044, britanniaminemuseum.ca Experience the life of a hard rock miner with a guided mine tour, including a visit inside the massive Mill building. Operates: Year-round. Viewing Time: 1.5 hrs. The Butchart Gardens 800 Benvenuto Ave, Brentwood Bay 250.652.5256, 866.652.4422, butchartgardens.com 55-acre garden, National Historic Site. Summer entertainment, illuminations, Saturday fireworks, Magic of Christmas and carousel. Operates: Year-round. Viewing Time: 1-2 hrs. Craigdarroch Castle Historical Museum Society 1050 Joan Cres, Victoria 250.592.5323, thecastle.ca The castle is Victoria's legendary landmark. Experience the lifestyles of the very rich at the end of the 19th century. Operates: Year-round. Viewing Time: 1 hr. Greater Vancouver Zoo 5048 264th St, Aldergrove 604.856.6825, gvzoo.com Discover sights and sounds of over 600 different animals in 120 acres of wide-open spaces in the Fraser Valley. Train and bus. Operates: Year-round. Viewing Time: 2-3 hrs. Gulf Islands National Park Reserve of Canada 2220 Harbour Rd, Sidney 250.654.4000, 866.944.1744, parkscanada.gc.ca/gulf A peaceful refuge just a short ferry ride from Vancouver, and one of Canada's newest national parks. Hell's Gate Airtram 43111 Trans-Canada Hwy, Boston Bar 604.867.9277, hellsgateairtram.com Drive the scenic Fraser Canyon with its seven mountain tunnels and relive the biggest "rush" on the Gold Rush Trail. Operates: Spr, Sum. Viewing Time: 1-2 hrs. Royal BC Museum 675 Belleville St, Victoria 250.356.5070, 888.447.7977, royalbcmuseum.bc.ca Unique displays showcase the human and natural history of B.C., and temporary exhibits explore other countries and cultures. Operates: Year-round. Viewing Time: 2-3.5 hrs. Sea to Sky Gondola 36800 Highway 99, Squamish 604.892.2550, 855.732.8675, seatoskygondola.com The newest attraction in British Columbia with adventures for all ages and athletic abilities.

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