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Vancouver Art Gallery
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One of Canada’s largest art museums, the Vancouver Art Gallery has been the city’s premier visual arts destination for more than 75 years, making the Gallery an essential part of your Vancouver itinerary. Current exhibition highlights include: Canadian Women Modernists: The Dialogue with Emily Carr (until Sept 28th 2008) – a visit to Vancouver wouldn’t be complete with out experiencing the artwork of these quintessential Canadian artists, and KRAZY! The Delirious World of Anime + Comics Books + Video Games + Art (until Sept 7th 2008) – the first exhibition of its kind bringing together the world of comics, animated cartoons, anime, manga, graphic novels, computer/video games and visual art! Call 604.662.4719 or visit:
www.vanartgallery.bc.ca
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Coastal Peoples Fine Arts Gallery
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Summer’s the perfect time to enrich yourself with the spirit of First Nations’ people and their culture. Now with two Vancouver galleries – Yaletown and Gastown – you can feast your eyes on and stir your senses with this legendary art form. New arrivals every day. Open daily with convenient parking nearby.
Gallery hours: Monday-Saturday 10:00am - 7:00pm; Sunday 11:00am - 6:00pm.
www.coastalpeoples.com
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IMAX Theatre at Canada Place
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IMAX® puts you in the picture like no other motion picture format can. By using the largest film frame in the movie
industry, IMAX® captures breathtaking images of unsurpassed size and impact. The images are projected on to our five storey tall screen, accompanied by six channel IMAX® Digital Sound, bringing you the ultimate film experience. Open daily for afternoon and evening features. Call 604.682.IMAX or view our current schedule online at:
www.imax.com/vancouver
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Vancouver Trolley Company Ltd. (The)
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This live commentated, 26 stop, Hop-on, Hop-off sightseeing tour is your natural transportation link between Vancouver’s top attractions. Our fleet of propane fueled Trolley’s provide summer service (April – November) every 20 minutes, and winter service (November – April) every 45 minutes. A World of Fun Awaits you!
www.vancouvertrolley.com/
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Prince of Whales Whale Watching
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Prince of Whales is the largest most experienced whale watching eco-adventure Company in BC. Centrally located in both Victoria and Vancouver Harbours, we operate ten-12 passenger Zodiac style boats and ten-62foot Ocean Magic express cruisers. New for 2008, exclusive Day Tours which include docking at the World Famous Butchart Gardens!
www.princeofwhales.com
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Vancouver TheatreSports® League
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The Summer Games
The Summer Games offers able-bodied improv at its very best. Just because the sun’s gone down doesn’t mean the competitions over. Throw your gear in the car, grab your friends and check out some real comedy contenders.
On now at the New Revue Stage
www.vtsl.com
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Playland at the PNE
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Located on the historic PNE grounds, Playland Amusement Park features over 35 exhilarating rides and attractions, fun midway games and a NEW mini-golf course for 2008. It’s also home to Kids Playce, a special zone filled with soft-play areas and rides for children aged 2-8 featuring 2 NEW rides this season! Open from April 26 to September 28, 2008. Discounted passes at Tourism Vancouver Info Centres. For more information call 604-253-2311 or visit:
www.pne.ca
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University Golf Club
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Situated among the towering trees of Pacific Spirit Park just minutes from downtown Vancouver, the University Golf Club has been a golf landmark and the public's choice since 1929. A playable course for golfers of every level, facility includes the 18 hole championship course, Driving Range, Private Teaching Area, Restaurant, Golf & Fashion Shop, Banquet, Meeting and Reception Facilities. Visit:
www.universitygolf.com
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Whistler Mountaineer
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Whistler Mountaineer, a train experience like never before! Join us onboard for an unforgettable three-hour rail excursion between Vancouver and Whistler! Enjoy cascading waterfalls, snow-capped peaks and breathtaking canyons from a unique train perspective. This perfect getaway includes a choice of two onboard services: Glacier Dome or Coast Classic experience and access to the unique, open-air Heritage Observation Car. The Whistler Mountaineer operates daily in both directions until mid-October. . Book online today or call 1.888.687.RAIL (7245).
www.whistlermountaineer.com
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Sewell’s Marina
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Wildlife viewing, harbour seals, eagles and marine sightseeing aboard our Sea Safari Eco-Tours. Boat rentals and guided salmon fishing charters. Large group events, team building Sea Quest Scavenger Hunts using u-drive boats! Check our website for Sewell's Shuttle Bus pickup times and locations. Custom Group Safari Tours available.
www.sewellsmarina.com
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Grouse Mountain, The Peak of Vancouver
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The famed Grouse Mountain Skyride is your departure point for a mountaintop of summer adventure. Travel on North America’s largest aerial tramway system to take in a multitude of activities. Hike in the lush coastal forests, zip along Vancouver’s first and only zipline circuit, experience tandem paragliding and helicopter tours, enjoy fast-paced live entertainment, visit the Refuge for Endangered Wildlife, dine above the twinkling lights of the city, and so much more. Visit us online:
www.grousemountain.com
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Scotiabank Vancouver Half-Marathon & 5k
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June 22nd, 2008 saw a sweaty success for the 10th anniversary of the most scenic half-marathon. A beautiful course along the shores of the Pacific Ocean - a net downhill course, spectacular views and a cool breeze at your back. The half-marathon’s great reputation and fantastic course, have made it one of the largest half-marathon's in the area. Start getting ready for next year's race!
www.canadarunningseries.com/svhm
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Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival
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Every June through September, Bard on the Beach professional Shakespeare Festival brings to life the magic of Shakespeare’s great plays. The Festival site is located on the waterfront in Vancouver’s Vanier Park, adjacent to the downtown core. Staged in two open-ended performance tents, the productions are set against a spectacular natural backdrop of mountains, sea and city skyline. Tickets: 604-739-0559, 1-877-739-0559 (toll free) or on-line:
www.bardonthebeach.org
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VanDusen Botanical Garden
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A living museum of plant collections from around the world, this spectacular 55-acre botanical garden is beautiful in every season. Highlights: Spring - Rhododendron and Laburnum Walks, ornamental cherry trees; Summer - Perennial and Water Lily Gardens; Autumn - brilliant autumn colour display; Winter - witchhazels, viburnums, hellebores. The Garden is home to 65 species of birds. Free parking, convenient access by public transportation, wheelchair accessible. Gift shop and restaurant.
www.vandusengarden.org
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Harbour Cruises & Events
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Vancouver's best sightseeing, dining and special event cruises. Join Vancouver's most popular Sunset Dinner Cruise through a secluded Mountain fjord or the only narrated tour of the inner harbour on the authentic paddlewheeler MPV Constitution. Special event cruises throughout the year include the annual Fireworks competition and Christmas Carol Ships in December. Phone 604.688.7246 or visit:
www.boatcruises.com
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Fort Langley National Historic Site of Canada
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Experience life as it was at the HBC trading post 150 years ago! Watch our blacksmith bend steel, pan for gold, see the homes the Sto:lo women sustained or help the cooper shape a barrel. Daily tours & costumed guides on site. Come play with history year round! For more info call 604.513.4777 or visit:
www.pc.gc.ca/fortlangley
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Metropolis at Metrotown
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With 470 stores, Metropolis at Metrotown is British Columbia's largest shopping destination. It's a destination in itself with must see attractions, world class restaurants, theatres and two indoor courtyards, not to mention great shopping. Open 7 days a week, with shopping until 9pm Monday to Saturday.
metropolis.shopping.ca/
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Science World British Columbia
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Disney: The Music Behind the Magic
Dance your way across our sensational giant piano and onto our You Are a Star stage during Canada's only presentation of Disney: The Music Behind the Magic. You'll bang away on our one-of-a-kind drum tree, share the magic in our memory booth, and enjoy special weekend programming including pyjama parties, musical guests, and the dazzling Damelahamid Dancers all summer long (check website for dates). Come explore the history of music and animation at TELUS World of Science. The magic begins June 8.
www.telusworldofscience.com/vancouver
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Vancouver Maritime Museum
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Immerse yourself in history and discover rich maritime traditions of the Pacific Coast. Step back in time to 1944 on board St Roch, Canada’s celebrated RCMP schooner. Young at heart can explore Alcan Children’s Maritime Discovery Centre and visit historic vessels in Heritage Harbour. Minutes from downtown at south end of Burrard Street Bridge close to Granville Island. Call: 604 257-8300 or visit:
www.vancouvermaritimemuseum.com
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Vancouver Aquarium
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Come to face-to-fin with over 70,000 animals including beluga whales, Steller sea lions, dolphins, seals and more! Enjoy the dolphin and whale shows, sea otter feeds, and shark dives. Free-roaming animals abound in our popular Amazon Gallery and be sure to stop by our newest gallery that's full of interactive exhibits and a children's play learning area. For a unique hands-on adventure, ask about our Animal Encounters program. Open 365 days of the year. For more info, call 604.659.FISH or visit:
www.vanaqua.org
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Vancouver Museum
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Overlooking spectacular English Bay, the Vancouver Museum holds an eclectic collection of this city’s rich cultural heritage. Permanent exhibits tell Vancouver’s stories from the early 1900s to the late ‘70s complemented by ground-breaking feature exhibits. Don’t Miss: The Unnatural History of Stanley Park (Sept 25, 08 – Feb, 09)
www.vanmuseum.bc.ca
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Capilano Suspension Bridge
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Naturally thrilling since 1889, Capilano Suspension Bridge is breathtakingly suspended 450 feet (135m) across and 230 feet (70m) above Capilano River. Cross over to Treetops Adventure and walk from one magnificent Douglas fir to another via a series of seven elevated suspension bridges, some reaching as high as 100 feet (30m) above the forest floor. A complete West Coast experience just minutes from Downtown.
www.capbridge.com
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M&M Salmon Fishing Charters
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Our well-experienced and friendly fishing guides have been providing memorable half and full day fishing adventures since 1987. Our boats are well maintained and equipped with modern fish finding equipment to provide a comfortable, enjoyable and successful trip. Pick up is also available from Downtown Vancouver hotels. Visit:
www.mmcharter.com/english
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Cirque du Soleil - Corteo
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The creative minds of Cirque du Soleil have succeeded in making a funeral, of all things, a festive event! The touring show, Corteo, arrives under the big tents in Vancouver on June 12 to delight and mystify.
www.cirquedusoleil.com
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Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden
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Whether the sun is shining or the rain is falling, the Garden is a perfect place to visit year-round. Our covered walkways provide shelter so that our beautiful vistas can be appreciated in any weather. Chinatown and the Garden are easily accessible by car or transit and a pleasant walk from downtown Vancouver. Don't forget to join us for one of our concerts or events like Chinese New Year's Day or Mid Autumn Moon Festival.
www.vancouverchinesegarden.com
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Giggle Dam Dinner Theatre (The)
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The Giggle Dam is the lower mainland’s ONLY high energy, insanely interactive, slightly cheeky and truly hilarious Theatre Adventure! DAM ticket price includes a terrific 4 course meal and a whole evening of outrageous music and DAM laughter! Undeniably the most insanely fun theatre restaurant ever and an incredible value. For more information, visit:
www.giggledam.com
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