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Vancouver
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Vancouver
Activities
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are many, many activities in Vancouver. You will never tire of all the
Vancouver activities. Few cities offer boating, skiing and wilderness
trails on their doorstep and everyone in Vancouver takes to play like
ducks to water.
First off, there are the beaches which virtually surround Vancouver. Downtown,
Stanley Park has numerous sandy shores and English Bay is a favorite place
to stroll, buy popcorn from the beachside cart, take lunch on one of the
washed up logs and people watch the body builders, wind surfers and yachters.
Vancouver
Activities:
Biking-
Vancouver Activities
Vancouver takes its biking seriously. Special pathways for people-powered
wheels weave throughout the city in addition to mountain bike trails on
the North Shore Mountains, and less strenuous trails along the dykes in
Richmond. The 5.5 mile Stanley Park Seawall is a must, as is the 9 mile
seaside route leading from False Creek, through Granville Island and on
to Vanier Park. Wearing safety helmets in mandatory in British Columbia.
Vancouver Activities.
Boating:
Vancouver Activities
One in four families in British Columbia own a boat, kayak or canoe so
private clubs are jammed, sailor folk are the norm and charters and rentals
proliferate. Whether it's paddling up the placid waters of Burrard Inlet,
sailing island protected waters, or launching into the open sea, sailing
here offers something for young tars and old salts. Vancouver Activities.
Fishing:
Vancouver Activities
The waters of the Fraser River, around Point Grey and into Burrard Inlet
are popular for year-round salmon and ground fishing. Vancouver is the
gateway to the major fly-in destinations scattered along the coast where
pristine lakes offer some of the most dynamic fly-fishing experiences
in the world. Vancouver Activities.
Golf:
Vancouver Activities
Golf is a huge activity in Vancouver. Because golf can be played virtually
year round, demand for quality courses is precipitating exponential growth.
PGA and other fine courses are scattered throughout the Lower Mainland
including one at the University of British Columbia. Vancouver Activities.
Hiking:
Vancouver Activities
Throughout Vancouver, you'll find cityscapes and great escapes where your
own footsteps do it best. Stanley Park and Pacific Spirit Regional Park
near the University of British Columbia offer everything from nature trails
to beach views. The 'coolest' hike in town is the Grouse Grind, a 2 mile
vertical ascent up Grouse Mountain through Douglas Fir & Western Hemlock
forest. Vancouver Activities.
Skiing/Snow
Boarding: Vancouver Activities
The three north shore mountains -Grouse, Cypress and Seymour are open
December to March and further a field, is Whistler Resort. All are family
mountains although Grouse has the most amenities including equipment rentals
and a snow school. Vancouver Activities.
Swimming:
Vancouver Activities
Beach swimming is popular and at English Bay and Stanley Park, life guards
are usually on duty. Watch for the red flags; they indicate stormy currents
and swimming is prohibited. For year round swimming, there's a good-sized
public pool at the University of British Columbia and the impressive Vancouver
Aquatic Centre under the Burrard Street Bridge. Vancouver Activities.
Other
Vancouver Attractions:
Vancouver
Aquarium Vancouver Attractions
Sea lions, sea otters, beluga and killer whales, and temporary care animals
(such as the crocs of the amazon) are a bit of what to expect at the Vancouver
Aquarium. Vancouver activities.
Dr.
Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden Vancouver Attractions
This is the first authentic Suzhou-style classical gard en created outside
China was assembled by a team of 52 artisans from the People's Republic,
using traditional materials, tools, and techniques. Vancouver activities.
Museum
of Anthropology Vancouver Attractions
This showcase building overlooking the Straight of Georgia houses one
of the world's most comprehensive collections of Northwest Coast First
Nations art. Vancouver activities.
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