Hike to new heights
Lush rainforests, sparkling waterways and
dramatic mountain ranges are the calling card
of Vancouver's natural splendour – all ripe
for exploring on foot and just minutes from
downtown. For a real workout, try the Grouse
Grind, a 2.9-kilometre (1.8-mile) trail straight
up to the top of Grouse Mountain – make
it to the top for some serious bragging rights.
Or for an interpretive experience, follow a
knowledgeable guide from Rockwood
Adventures through the lush West Coast
rainforest, amid towering Douglas firs and
cedar trees – some 500 to 900 years old.
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Photos: TVan/Coast Mountain Photography; Destination BC/JF Bergeron; Canadian Tourism Commission;
TVan/ Clayton Perry; TVan/Science World; TVan/Vancouver Art Gallery
Adventures
on the water
For the best views of
Vancouver, head out on the
water. Sightseeing by boat
aboard a Harbour Cruises
or Prince of Whales Sea
Vancouver tour is a delightful
way to experience the city –
by day or night. But if you're
more interested in natural
sights than manmade ones,
consider a thrilling and scenic
eco-tour Sea Safari with
Sewell's Marina to spot
harbour seals, eagles and
other marine wildlife. You
can even get up close and
personal at the favourite
playgrounds of local sealife
on a dive or snorkelling trip
with Sea Dragon Dive
Charters. Or, for more of
a cultural experience by
boat, join Takaya Tours,
hosted by guides from the
Coast Salish Nation, as
they sing traditional songs,
share legends and point out
ancient village sites.
FIRST
NATIONS
CULTURE
Vancouver offers ample
opportunity to experience the
unique cultures of Canada's
First Nations. Traditional
performances and carving can
be seen daily at Capilano
Suspension Bridge and
Park, home to a First Nations
cultural centre that illuminates
the historical connection
between First Nations cultures
and the natural world. Or
head to the Squamish
Lil'wat Cultural Centre
to admire rare artifacts and
unique artwork.
