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Suite 210 – 200 Burrard St. Vancouver, British Columbia Canada V6C 3L6 Ph: 604.682.2222 Fax: 604.682.1717 Vice President, Marketing STEPHEN PEARCE Manager, Marketing CANDICE GIBSON Manager, Experience Vancouver JANA REMISOVA Marketing Services Production Coordinator NATALIE MARCOTTE Graphic Designer MATTHEW WELLS Suite 230, 4321 Still Creek Drive Burnaby, British Columbia Canada V5C 6S7 Ph: 604.299.7311 Fax: 604.299.9188 Chairman & CEO PETER LEGGE President SAMANTHA LEGGE Senior Vice President of Integration BRAD LISKI Vice President/Sales REBECCA LEGGE (ON LEAVE) Chief Creative Officer CHARLENE ROOKE Editor JANET GYENES Art Director REN REED Contributing Writers LUCAS AYKROYD, WENDY GOLDSMITH, JANET GYENES, JOY PECKNOLD, CATHERINE ROSCOE BARR, STEVEN SCHELLING, BARB SLIGL Director of Production KIM McLANE Production Manager KRISTINA BORYS Imaging Technician MANDY LAU Listings in this publication are based on information provided by Bureau members as of January 2017. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this publication. Copyright ©2017 by Tourism Vancouver – The Metro Vancouver Convention and Visitors Bureau. No portion of this publication may be stored in a retrieval system, transmitted or reproduced in any way without the express written permission of Tourism Vancouver Tourism Vancouver – The Metro Vancouver Convention and Visitors Bureau ("TVan") and Canada Wide Media Limitedmake no endorsement, representation or warranty regarding any goods or services advertised or listed in this publication. Listings and advertisements are provided by the subject companies, and TVan and Canada Wide shall not be responsible or liable for any inaccuracy, omission or infringement of any third party's rights therein, or for personal injury or any other damage or injury whatsoever. 7 I t is with great pleasure that I welcome readers to this edition of the Tourism Vancouver Official Visitors' Guide. e advent of 2017 marks the beginning of a special time in Canada, as we celebrate the 150th anniversary of our nation's Confederation. is occasion gives Canadians the opportunity to look back over the span of our history and reflect on the generations before us that built our prosperous nation. Canada is strong not in spite of our diversity, but because of it. No matter the faith we profess, where we were born, what colour our skin, what language we speak, or whom we love – we are all equal members of this country. is is the Canada that I love, and this is the Canada I hope you will join me in exploring. Over the next year, Canadians will host celebrations of our shared identity and pride in what we have achieved together in our 150 years of history. I encourage you to seek out the unique events and offerings of Canada 150 – from our vibrant celebrations of Canada Day to a hike in one of our pristine national parks, I know that you will enjoy everything we have to offer. Whether you are just starting to explore our country or a seasoned traveller who has seen our three coasts, I am confident that this year will be a year of endless discovery for you and your family. If you are a visitor to Canada for the first time: Welcome. I hope you enjoy your time here. Ottawa 2017 Welcome to Vancouver! PRIME MINISTER· PREMIER MINISTRE Justin Trudeau, P.C., M.P.