Main Attractions Name of Main Attraction

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STANLEY PARK

This 405 hectare park, is the largest civic park in Canada and contains, among other things, the Vancouver Aquarium, a children's farmyard and miniature train, a cricket field, tennis courts, a pitch and putt golf course, bathing beaches, the Theatre Under the Stars as well as several excellent restaurants.

ROBSON STREET SHOPPING Robson is Vancouver's most famous shopping street set in the heart of

downtown Vancouver. In the three block stretch between Burrard and Jervis you will find a commercial mecca which includes premier fashions stores, fine dining, services and all the amenities a tourist or local might need.

VANCOUVER’S SEAWALL As Vancouver is primarily an outdoor lifestyle city, be sure to check out one of it’s most popular attractions, the SeaWall. Now running from Coal Harbor in Downtown Vancouver all the way to Granville Island, this outdoor walking, biking, roller-blading Mecca offers almost 18 KM of paved trails that will take you past some of Vancouver’s most scenic places.

GROUSE MOUNTAIN Just a short 15-minute drive from downtown Vancouver, guests will find

the spectacular mountaintop adventure of Grouse Mountain. During summer, enjoy helicopter tours, the world famous lumberjack show, the Grouse Mountain refuge for endangered wildlife, birds in motion demonstrations, and much more. In winter, discover a snowy wonderland renowned for skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, ice skating, and sleigh rides. Whatever time of year you visit guests will always savour the great tastes at one of the many restaurants from casual to fine dining, all while enjoying the most spectacular view of Vancouver.

CAPILANO SUSPENSION BRIDGE

Suspended 450 feet across and 230 feet above Capilano River, this five-foot wide swinging bridge is not for the squeamish. A short 10 minute drive from downtown Vancouver through Stanley Park this popular attraction has now expanded to include the award winning Tree Tops adventure. Guests can now soar 230 above the river, or 100 feet above the rain forest floor.

GASTOWN Named after "Gassy" Jack Leighton, who opened the first bar here in

1867, this historic area of downtown Vancouver is now home to many trendy restaurants, shops, bars, and nightlife. The area has cobbled streets, interesting lighting, a steam clock, shops and restaurants. It was designated a Provincial heritage site in 1971. Don't forget to check out the unique steam powered clock while you're there.

GRANVILLE ISLAND This farmers market sells fresh food and fish as well as hand-crafts. Live theatre and a local brewery are also located here. Located just across the water from downtown Vancouver guests can take a short, and inexpensive, water taxi ride to the island.

CHINATOWN

Be sure to visit the largest Chinatown on the west coast of North America. Not only can you take in the unique cultural sites and sounds but stop by some of the famous attractions such as the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese garden.