| 10. Capilano Suspension Bridge | | | | Granville Island and Chinatown are two great |
| Guests will be pleased to know that the Capilano | | | | Vancouver markets tourists must visit. |
| Suspension Bridge is only a short drive from | | | | Granville Island specializes in fresh local produce, fresh |
| downtown Vancouver. Just as the name implies, the | | | | local fish, and imported cheese and spices. Granville |
| Capilano Suspension Bridge is a long suspended bridge | | | | Island is known as one of the best places in |
| that crosses a deep gorge. In addition to crossing the | | | | Vancouver to buy fresh produce. |
| Lower Mainland’s largest suspension bridge, visitors | | | | Chinatown on the other hand is extremely influenced |
| will also be treated to the largest private totem pole | | | | by Asian-Canadian culture and located a short walking |
| collection in the world. Although there is an entrance | | | | distance from the downtown core. Tourists are able to |
| fee associated with this activity, there are eager | | | | purchase traditional Chinese medicines, modern |
| guides available [included in entrance fee] to show you | | | | Chinese apparel, and much more. |
| the facilities. | | | | Both Chinatown and Granville Island are great half day |
| 9. Vancouver’s Gardens | | | | trips and are free to explore! |
| Queen Elizabeth Park, Vandusen Garden, and Dr. Sun | | | | 4. The Grouse Grind |
| Yat-Sen’s Classical Chinese Garden are amoungst | | | | The Grouse Grind is a 2.9 kilometre trail which snakes |
| the most spectacular displays of horticulture in all of | | | | its’ way up the side of Grouse Mountain. Hikers |
| the Greater Vancouver Area. | | | | must trek up an elevation of 800 meters which |
| Vandusen Botanical Garden is the largest of the bunch | | | | typically takes anywhere from an hour to two and a |
| with over 255,000 plants from all ends of the earth. Dr. | | | | half hours depending on personal fitness level. The |
| Sun Yat Sen’s Classical Garden may not be the | | | | prize at the top of the mountain is worth it as Grouse |
| biggest, but it is the most convenient as it’s located | | | | Mountain hosts a live bear display, a lumberjack show, |
| directly beside Vancouver’s Chinatown. Note: both | | | | and a semi casual restaurant with full patio & bar. |
| Vandusen Botanical Garden and Dr. Sun Yat-Sen’s | | | | Guests not willing to climb the treacherous trail can pay |
| Classical Chinese Garden have entrance fees. | | | | a premium fee to ride the gondola up. Tourists looking |
| Unlike the previous two, Queen Elizabeth Park is free | | | | to challenge themselves should seriously consider |
| and is consequently the second most visited park in | | | | taking on the Grouse Grind. |
| Vancouver. Aside from its beautiful display of plant life, | | | | 3. PNE/Playland |
| the park also features a pitch-n-putt golf course and | | | | Once a year, the Pacific National Exhibition (PNE) |
| conservatory for tropical animals. | | | | comes to town and joins Playland to host a carnival |
| 8. Vancouver’s Nightlife | | | | fair-like experience to the visitors & residents of |
| Convenience, location, and atmosphere are the three | | | | Vancouver. Playland, which is located in |
| components which make Vancouver’s Granville | | | | Vancouver’s Hastings Park, is Canada’s oldest |
| Street a downtown hub for late night partygoers. Cool | | | | amusement park. Don’t let the age fool you; |
| sea breezes and sounds make downtown’s | | | | Playland brings in new advanced rides while disposing |
| waterfront area a great place for couples looking for a | | | | of old ones every year to keep the amusement park |
| calmer, more romantic setting. | | | | fresh. One ride Playland won’t get rid of however |
| 7. Vancouver’s Beaches | | | | is the Wooden Rollercoaster which was built in 1958 |
| Vancouver’s Kitsilano Beach and English Bay are | | | | and is the most popular ride in Vancouver. |
| the most popular beaches to soak in the rays. Public | | | | 2. The Vancouver Aquarium |
| amenities like outdoor & indoor showers and | | | | Popular with families, the Vancouver Aquarium is a |
| change rooms are available at both beaches. | | | | place where people can have fun and learn at the |
| Restaurants and snack bars are also close by. | | | | same time. Located in Stanley Park, the Vancouver |
| Tourists wanting to get away from the crowds while | | | | Aquarium features sea creatures from across the |
| still being on the beach should consider heading down | | | | globe, this is made possible by a separate |
| the Seawall into Stanley Park where there are smaller | | | | conservatory for tropical wildlife. Visitors should note, |
| sized beaches with less people. Please note, the | | | | there is also a petting zoo right next door where |
| smaller beaches at Stanley Park do not have active | | | | people can interact with farm animals. |
| lifeguards or many public amenities. | | | | 1. HSBC Fireworks |
| 6. Seawall | | | | The downtown coastline gets crammed with hundreds |
| Roller-blading or biking around Vancouver’s seawall | | | | of thousands of spectators every year as HSBC |
| is a great way to catch a glimpse of some of the | | | | hosts the annual fireworks show. Entire countries put |
| city’s faces. Biking around the seawall typically | | | | their pride on the line as they compete for the best |
| takes 3-6 hours for the average rider and there are | | | | display. Professional judges later vote and decide on a |
| restaurants/stores all along the way ensuring | | | | winner. Canada, Spain, and China, are all recent first |
| you’re never too far from a refreshment. | | | | place winners. |
| 5. Vancouver’s Markets | | | | |
