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 sunken gardens
at Queen Elizabeth Park,
the UBC Botanical Garden
& Greenheart Canopy
Walkway and the Nitobe
Memorial Garden, a
traditional Japanese tea
and stroll garden.
Birds of
a feather
Both the dedicated birdwatcher
and amateur naturalist will be
amazed by the wide variety of
birdlife, wintering shorebirds
and waterfowl found within
Metro Vancouver and the
surrounding area. Lost Lagoon,
in Stanley Park, is a conveniently
located place for birdwatching.
Several adventure companies
offer guided birdwatching
experiences, including a
bald-eagle-viewing float trip
at Brackendale, one of the
world's top spots for viewing
these magnificent birds.
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Photos: TVan/Coast Mountain Photography; TVan/Robert Kent; TVan/C. Jardine; TVan/Al Harvey;
Darren Kirby/Wikipedia; Destination BC; TVan Flickr/Scott Hemenway
COFFEE CULTURE
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 – local hotspots like Caffè
Artigiano and Milano Coffee are
great places for another Vancouver
pastime: people watching.
Urban paths and forest trails have been drawing cycling
enthusiasts to Vancouver for years. Options include
pedalling leisurely through Stanley Park or the University
of British Columbia campus, or navigating rugged trails
on the North Shore. Rent a bike to go on your own or
sign up for a guided adventure with companies such as
Cycle City Tours, Bayshore Bicycles & Rollerblade
Rentals, English Bay Bike Rentals, Spokes Bicycle
Rentals, Ezee Riders or Cycle BC Rentals and Tours.
ON TWO WHEELS
