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The Sky Train is one of Vancouver’s best transportation bargains. For the price of a DayPass, $9.00, you can ride it the length of its route and return. You can take side trips on the [...]

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Vancouver has an odd, remarkable, and varied collection of transportation options. They provide convenient means for getting around the city and they are fun even if you don’t have any particular destination. You can choose [...]

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In North Vancouver, just across the Lions Gate Bridge from Stanley Park is Capilano Road. If you go north on Cap Road, as the locals call it, you can visit the privately owned Capilano Suspension [...]

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One of the best ways to explore the North Shore wilderness without going far is to explore its four fantastic canyons, Cypress, Capilano, Lynn and Seymour. They will reward your efforts with beauty, serenity and [...]

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Historic Gastown is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Vancouver. Conveniently located within walking distance of Canada Place in the heart of Vancouver, Gastown is famous for its cobblestone streets, excellent restaurants, steam [...]

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Grouse Mountain, The Peak of Vancouver, offers mountaintop experiences all year-round. Grouse Mountain Refuge for Endangered Wildlife (Free) Visit the Grouse Mountain Refuge for Endangered Wildlife, an innovative and groundbreaking ecological initiative that currently provides [...]

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A visit to South Granville Street could easily take up a whole day’s exploration. It is home to many of Vancouver’s best art galleries, antique stores, clothing and furniture shops. It also has some excellent [...]

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Most people, even most locals, don’t realize that Vancouver and the Fraser Valley are home to a thriving plant and flower industry. Millions of flowers and plants are grown annually. One grower of premium roses, [...]

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Vancouver has a lot to celebrate and it often celebrates with a festival. For 2011, here is a list of the festivals you can enjoy. From the International Jazz Festival and the International Film Festival [...]

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Vancouver First Nation and Inuit art galleries feature the best First People’s Art available anywhere. Whether you’re a serious collector, just getting started, or looking for a beautiful souvenir, you’ll find what you want. Northwest [...]

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If you’re looking for a manicured mega mall, Commercial Drive is not for you. If you’re looking for funky, ethnic, hip stuff, it’s probably just the place. The interesting part starts at the north end [...]

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Bowen Island is 12 miles norhtwest of  Vancouver, but it is a world away in feel. Sitting right in the entrance to Howe Sound, Bowen Island can be reached in  20 minutes by BCFerries from [...]

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Ambleside, a West Vancouver community, has a wonderful beach and park with so many facilities, you could easily spend the whole day. Getting There: To get to Ambleside Park, cross the Lions Gate Bridge, which [...]