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GRANVILLE ISLAND WEST END SOUTH GRANVILLE KITSILANO PENDRELL CARDERO ST. NICOLA ST. COMOX ST. PARK LANE CHILCO GILFORD ST. DENMAN ST. BIDWELL ST. BROUGHTON ST. AVE. DAVIE ST. BURNABY HARWOOD ST. PACIFIC ST. BEACH AVE. NELSON ST. HEMLOCK ST. ANDERSON CREEKSIDE McNICOLL AVE. OGDEN A VE. WHYTE AVE. GREER AVE. CHESTNUT ST. WALNUT ST. LABURNUM FIR ST. PINE ST. BURRARD ST. CYPRESS ST. MAPLE ST. ARBUTUS ST. YEW ST. VINE ST. BALSAM ST. LARCH ST. TRAFALGAR ST. STEPHENS ST. 2ND AVE. 1ST AVE. 3RD AVE. 4TH AVE. 5TH AVE. 6TH AVE. 7TH AVE. YORK AVE. CORNWALL AVE. 8TH AVE. BROADWAY 10TH AVE. 11TH AVE. 11TH AVE. 13TH AVE. 14TH AVE. 12TH AVE. PT. GREY RD. GRANVILLE ST. to UBC BURRARD ST. BRIDGE English Bay English Bay Beach Sunset Beach Vanier Park Kitsilano Point Kitsilano Park Kitsilano Beach Kitsilano Beach Pool GRANVILLE Connaught Park TO VANCOUVER INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, RICHMOND, STEVESTON & TSAWWASSEN FERRY TERMINAL 99 H I C D E F G 1 2 3 10 Maritime Museum Dock M C N I C O L L A V E C R E E L M A N A V E W T H A V E C Y P R E S S S T B U R R A R D S T L A G O O N D R I V E W N D A V E S T A N L A R B U T U S S T B I D W P A R K L A N E Y O R K A V E W S T A V E W H Y T E A V E W R D A V E G R A N V I L L E S T P I N E S T C H I L C O S T G I L F O R D S T W T H A V E V I N E S T M A P L E S T M A P L E S T C H E S T N U T S T Y E W S T W T H A V E W T H A V E W T H A V E W • T H A V E W T H A V E W T H A V E W B R O A D W A Y G R A N V I L L E S T B U R R A R D D E N D A Vanier Park Hadden Park Alexandra Park Pitch & Putt Tennis Courts Tennis Courts Ferguson Point Kitsilano Point Kayak Rentals S O U T G R A N V I K I T S I L A N O STA N L E Y PA R K E N G L I S H B AY English Bay Beach Second Beach Kitsilano Beach Park Sunset Beach Lost Lagoon 99 99 1 2 A B C D E F G H Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal & Pemberton through Highway 99 To University of British Columbia (UBC) 12 W H AT T O S E E , D O , E X P E R I E N C E See the city on foot Take a self-guided walking tour and hit the highlights G etting to Vancouver is easy and exhilarating. You'll land at the airport (filled with First Nations art), cruise into into the harbour or arrive along rural and urban roads. Choose your own walkable adventure, whether you have a few hours to explore or more. TVAN (CONVENTION CENTRE), ERIC FLEXYOURHEAD/FLICKR (MARINE BUILDING), VANCOUVER LOOKOUT, COURTESY ANDRE KALIL ARCHITECTURAL ICONS Experience a wealth of the city's landmarks, all within a short walk of the Visitor Centre. 1 Vancouver Convention Centre/ Jack Poole Plaza: Start with a stroll to the Vancouver Convention Centre. This modern, glass-fronted, waterfront building has Canada's largest living roof, home to some 400,000 native plants and 240,000 bees. Look for the Olympic Cauldron in Jack Poole Plaza outside. Andre Kalil LOCAL INTEL As Visitor Experience Specialist at Tourism Vancouver, Andre offers up his list of favourite ways to explore the city. • HANGOUT SPOT: It is always a good time to spend a morning at Granville Island, surrounded by water, diverse and tasty food, local and international art and happy people enjoying their time. • HIDDEN ATTRACTION: I absolutely love the Sewell's Marina Sea Safari, a mix of adventure and learning in the unique Howe Sound area. • BEST VIEWS: Grouse Mountain in the evening. One of the greatest moments I had in this city was my first time snowboarding at night. • PLACE FOR A DRINK: For coffee, Arbutus Coffee in Kitsilano. It's a charming local place with good-quality products. I also appreciate the local breweries Steamworks and Parallel 49. • BEST-KEPT SECRET: Leeside Tunnel skateboard park. This abandoned tunnel has evolved into an amazing place for skateboarding with lots of street art. ON SCREEN: The street outside the Convention Centre doubled as Mumbai during filming of Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol. 3 Vancouver Lookout: Spot the circular observation deck of Vancouver Lookout perched above Harbour Centre, which offers views of city, mountains and sea. Make a pitstop at the Top of Vancouver Revolving GOOD TO KNOW: Join a summer walking tour led by the Architectural Institute of British Columbia to see a sampling of architecture styles downtown. 2 Canada Place: Make your way east to Canada Place's iconic five sails with cruise ships anchored in front. For a full-on visceral experience, head inside to FlyOver Canada, a virtual flight ride over spectacular landscapes. Restaurant and take in the 360-degree panorama. 4 Marine Building: For a shorter walk, head west to Burrard St. to see the 1930s Art Deco–style edifice that was once the tallest building in the British Empire. Retrace your steps to the Visitor Centre. GOOD TO KNOW: Join more than a million people expected to help mark Canada's 150th anniversary of Confederation. Canada Place will be at the heart of the birthday bash in Vancouver, with performances, cuisine and other cultural festivities that honour our country's diversity. 9