62 T H I N G S T O S E E & D O
Museum of Vancouver
1100 Chestnut St, Vancouver
604.736.4431,
museumofvancouver.ca
Vancouver-focused exhibitions and events
that encourage dynamic conversations about
what was, is, and can be Vancouver.
Operates: Year-round.
Nitobe Memorial Garden
1895 Lower Mall, Vancouver
604.822.6038,
botanicalgarden.ubc.ca/nitobe
A traditional Japanese tea and stroll garden
considered to be one of the top Japanese
gardens outside of Japan. Operates: Spr, Sum.
Pacific National Exhibition
2901 Hastings East, Vancouver
604.253.2311,
pne.ca
Visit pne.ca for info on Playland (May to
Sept), The Fair at the PNE (Aug 20 to Sept 5)
and Fright Nights (October)
Operates: Spr, Sum, Fall.
Science World British Columbia
TELUS World of Science, 1455 Quebec St,
Vancouver
604.443.7440,
scienceworld.ca
Engage your mind & uncover the mysteries
of science through interactive displays,
hands-on experiments and live demos.
Operates: Year-round.
UBC Botanical Garden &
Greenheart Tree Walk
6804 Marine Dr South West, Vancouver
604.822.4208,
botanicalgarden.ubc.ca
Over 12000 plants from around the world.
The TreeWalk is an aerial trail that offers
rare experiences above the forest.
Operates: Year-round.
Vancouver Maritime Museum
1905 Ogden Ave, Vancouver
604.257.8300,
vancouvermaritimemuseum.com
Discover maritime history and traditions of the
Pacific & Arctic. Climb aboard the St. Roch &
explore our exhibits! Operates: Year-round.
VanDusen Botanical Garden
5251 Oak St, Vancouver
604.257.8335,
vandusengarden.org
One of the top ten gardens in North America
featuring one of the only 'Living Buildings' in
the world. Cafe, gift shop.
Operates: Year-round.
NORTH VANCOUVER
Capilano Suspension Bridge Park
3735 Capilano Rd, North Vancouver
604.985.7474,
capbridge.com
Unique and amazing, Capilano Suspension
Bridge, Cliffwalk and Treetops Adventure
offer year-round rainforest adventure.
Operates: Year-round.
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' above the city
Operates: Year-round.
Maplewood Farm
405 Seymour River Plc, North Vancouver
604.929.5610,
maplewoodfarm.bc.ca
5 acre park-farm specializing in the display
of farm animals and birds. Three animal
contact areas, milk demo daily@1:15
Operates: Year-round.
SUBURBAN VANCOUVER
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,
Sum, Fall.
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 BC 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 10-5
Operates: Year-round.
OUT OF TOWN
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.
