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50 T H I N G S T O S E E & D O SEA KAYAKING Deep Cove Canoe & Kayak Centre 2156 Banbury Rd, North Vancouver 604.929.2268, deepcovekayak.com Kayak, SUP, surfski and canoe rentals, lessons, and tours. Large fleet, 20 minutes from downtown Vancouver. Call to reserve! Operates: Spr, Sum. Ecomarine Paddlesport Centres 1668 Duranleau St, Vancouver 604.689.7575, 888.425.2925, ecomarine.com Kayak and stand-up paddleboard rentals, guided tours, lessons and retail from Granville Island, Jericho Beach and English Bay. Operates: Year-round. Lotus Land Tours 2005 - 1251 Cardero St, Vancouver 604.684.4922, 800.528.3531, lotuslandtours.com Four-hour guided sea-kayaking excursion and salmon beach BBQ with pick-up in Vancouver. Experience and fitness not required. Operates: Win, Spr. Takaya Tours 700 Apex Ave,North Vancouver 604.904.7410, takayatours.com Guided First Nation culturally interpretive canoe and ground tours on the calm waters of Indian Arm, North Vancouver, B.C. Operates: Year-round. SKI & SNOW ACTIVITIES Cypress Mountain 6000 Cypress Bowl Rd, West Vancouver 604.926.5612, cypressmountain.com Downhill and cross-country skiing, night skiing, snowshoeing, tobogganing and snowtubing. Vertical rise: 521m/1709ft • 6 lifts • Average snowfall: 500 cm/197 in Grouse Mountain Resort 6400 Nancy Greene Way, North Vancouver 604.984.0661, grousemountain.com 15 minutes from downtown, Grouse Mountain promises remarkable views and an unparalleled range of on-mountain experiences. Vertical rise: 1248m/4094ft • 5 lifts • Average snowfall: 305 cm/102 in Whistler Blackcomb Mountain 329 - 2055 Lake Placid Rd, Whistler 800.766.0449, whistlerblackcomb.com Ski and snowboard in winter. Bike, hike, and PEAK 2 PEAK sightseeing in summer. The perfect adventure destination. Vertical rise: 1609m/5280ft • 37 lifts • Average snowfall: 1190 cm/469 in SPORTS EQUIPMENT RENTALS Bayshore Bicycles & Rollerblade Rentals – Denman 745 Denman St, Vancouver 604.688.2453, bayshorebikerentals.ca Quality bicycle and rollerblade rentals at Stanley Park's entrance. Reservations welcome at bayshorebikerentals.ca. Operates: Year-round. Cycle BC Rentals and Tours 10 - 73 E 6th Ave, Vancouver 604.709.5663, 866.380.2453, cyclebc.ca The sites and hidden secrets of B.C. can be seen in the most exciting way by renting scooters, bicycles and motorcycles. Operates: Year-round. Cycle City Rentals 1344 Burrard, Vancouver 604.618.8626, vancouverbicyclerental.com A wide selection of bike styles, free self-guided tours, ride planning advice and highly-rated guided tours. Come ride with us! Cycle City Rentals & Tours 648 Hornby St., Vancouver 604.618.8626, cyclevancouver.com A wide selection of bike styles, free self-guided tours, ride planning advice and highly-rated guided tours. Come ride with us! EzeeRiders Bike Rentals 28 – 1055 Canada Pl, Vancouver 604.331.1789, ezeeriders.com All varieties of bikes rented in the summer. Snowboard gear rentals with free shuttles to local ski areas in the winter. Operates: Year-round. Metro Scooter Rentals 590 Clark Dr, Vancouver 604.688.3772, rideavespa.com Powered by Vancouver's exclusive Vespa scooter dealership, staff at Metro Scooter Rentals are keen to welcome you on arrival. Operates: Year-round. Spokes Bicycle Rentals 1798 W Georgia St, Vancouver 604.688.5141, spokesbicyclerentals.com Spokes Bicycle Rentals is your gateway to Stanley Park. Explore Vancouver by bike for a truly unforgettable experience. Operates: Year-round. WHALE WATCHING Eagle Wing Whale & Wildlife Tours 12 Eerie St, Fisherman's Wharf, Victoria 250.384.8008, 800.708.9488, eaglewingtours.com Victoria's premier whale watching company, rated #1 on Trip Advisor, crewed by some of the best in the eco-tour industry. Operates: Year-round. Orca Spirit Adventures Marina Level - 146 Kingston St, Coast Victoria Harbourside Hotel, Victoria 250.383.8411, 800.672.6722, orcaspirit.com Helping build environmental awareness and respect. Operates: Win, Spr, Sum. Prince of Whales Whale Watching 1601 Bayshore Dr, Westin Bayshore Hotel Lobby, Vancouver 888.383.4884, 888.383.4884, princeofwhales.com Prince of Whales Whale Watching has been sharing premier whale-watching experiences with guests for over 20 years! Operates: Year-round. Steveston Seabreeze Adventures 43 - 12551 No 1 Rd, Richmond 604.272.7200, 888.272.7203, seabreezeadventures.ca Daily whale watching tours. Semi-enclosed vessels. Viewing decks. Professional narrators. Shuttle door to door. Pre-ordered lunch available. Operates: Win, Spr, Sum. Vancouver Whale Watch 210 - 12240 2nd Ave, Richmond 604.274.9565, vancouverwhalewatch.com See killer whales in the wild. Tour the spectacular Gulf Islands in an open or semi-coverd zodiac. Guaranteed sightings! Operates: Spr, Sum. Wild Whales Vancouver 1806 Mast Tower Rd, Vancouver 604.699.2011, whalesvancouver.com Vancouver's premier whale watching company, we depart from downtown's historic Granville Island. Guaranteed sightings! Operates: Spr, Sum, Fall.