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THINGS TO SEE & DO LEGEND
Grouse Mountain, The Peak of
Vancouver
6400 Nancy Greene Way, North Vancouver
604.984.0661,
grousemountain.com
Four-season mountaintop adventures, 15
minutes from downtown. Superb city,
ocean and alpine views, 3,700 ft. above
the city. Operates: Year-round.
Maplewood Farm
405 Seymour River Pl, North Vancouver
604.929.5610,
maplewoodfarm.bc.ca
Five acre park-farm specializing in the
display of farm animals and birds. Three
animal contact areas, milk demo daily at
1:15 p.m. Operates: Year-round.
SUBURBAN VANCOUVER
Burnaby Art Gallery
6344 Deer Lake Ave, Burnaby
604.297.4422,
burnabyartgallery.ca
Presenting contemporary and historical
art exhibits and events by local, regional,
national and international artists.
Operates: Year-round.
Burnaby Village Museum &
Carousel
6501 Deer Lake Ave, Burnaby
604.297.4565,
burnabyvillagemuseum.ca
Where history comes to life: stroll our
1920s village, take in demonstrations,
enjoy the gardens, ride the carousel.
Operates: Spr, Fall, Sum.
Fort Langley National Historic
Site of Canada
23433 Mavis Ave, Fort Langley
604.513.4777,
parkscanada.gc.ca/
fortlangley
Explore the real 1827 fort where B.C.
was born! Try blacksmithing, gold
panning, muskets or stay overnight.
Operates: Year-round.
Gulf of Georgia Cannery National
Historic Site
12138 4th Ave, Richmond
604.664.9009,
gulfofgeorgiacannery.org
The historic Cannery is home to a museum
featuring the history of the West Coast
fishing industry. Open Daily 10 a.m. to 5
p.m. Operates: Year-round.
Richmond Olympic Experience (ROX)
6111 River Rd, Richmond
778.296.1400,
therox.ca
The most interactive sports attraction
in North America and the only official
Olympic museum in Canada. Operates:
Year-round.
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.
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.
Butchart Gardens Ltd., The
800 Benvenuto Ave, Brentwood Bay
250.652.5256, 866.652.4422,
butchartgardens.com
55-acre garden, National Historic Site.
Summer entertainment, illuminations and
Saturday fireworks. Magic of Christmas.
Carousel. Operates: Year-round.
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.
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. Operates:
Year-round.
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. Operates: Year-round.
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.
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.
Sea to Sky Gondola
36800 Hwy 99, Squamish
604.892.2550, 855.732.8675,
seatoskygondola.com
The 10-minute gondola ride to 885 m
above sea level provides sweeping views
of the Howe Sound and surrounding
mountains. Operates: Year-round.
Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre
4584 Blackcomb Way, Whistler
604.964.0990, 888.441.7522,
slcc.ca
Experience the culture of the Squamish
Lil'wat First Nations through exhibits, art,
food, interactive activities and more.
Operates: Year-round.
Whistler Olympic Park
5 Callaghan Valley Rd, Whistler
604.964.0044, 877.764.2455,
wsl2010.com
WOP has over 130 km of picturesque ski
and snowshoe trails, biathlon, ski jumping,
tobogganing and baseboarding. Operates:
Year-round.
Whistler Sliding Centre
4710 Glacier Lane, Whistler
604.964.0040,
whistlersportlegacies.com
Visitors are invited to experience the action
of bobsleigh and skeleton on the fastest
track in the world! Operates: Win, Sum.
