Attractions

We are a family friendly, crystal collecting experience. Imagine a place where the ground is covered with beautiful green and purple fluorite, and the land owners are friendly, so you can pick up all you want! Our heritage 1920's mine property hosts a safe and exciting adventure. Your guide will show you how to collect sparkling quartz crystal geodes and our famous yellow barite crystals, while enjoying the view from our mountain top above the Granby. We provide hammers & safety goggles. Please wear closed-toe shoes, rocks can be sharp. Rock Candy fluorite & barite specimens are prized by museums world wide!

Science World at TELUS World of Science awaits you with popular, hands-on interactive displays, inspirational feature exhibitions, and awesome shows.

Watch a giant-screen film in our OMNIMAX Theatre, or engage in a live science demonstration. Spark your imagination in galleries featuring nature, physics, and life sciences. When the weather is nice, explore our new outdoor Ken Spencer Science Park.

After 23 years of guiding, We have identified the best of wilderness adventures on Vancouver Island and British Columbia. We offer hiking, canoeing, and sea kayaking trips for all experience levels. Hiking adventures include the West Coast Trail, the new North Coast Trail, Mount Assiniboine in the Rockies, and the Chilkoot Trail. Sea kayaking tours include the orcas of Johnstone Strait, otters of Nuchatlitz, and the history of Nootka Sound. Our canoeing adventure is to the world famous Bowron Lakes. All trips include transportation from our point of origin, major equipment, food and meal preparation, and safety items.

Take a 2 hr boat ride on Vancouver's wild side. In Howe Sound you'll find yourself racing beside steep cliffs, watching seals at play, exploring sea caves & witnessing a variety of marine birds, including the majestic bald eagle. With an experienced guide you won't miss a thing on this ecological tour. Or join a guide on a salmon trip or rent your own self-drive boat. Located in West Vancouver beside BC Ferries in Horseshoe Bay at the start of Sea To Sky Country (highway to Whistler) & on the North Shore just 15 minutes from Grouse Mountain & Capilano Suspension Bridge.

Hands on, hands wet! Colourful aquarium habitats teem with marine life from the Salish Sea. Guests have the opportunity to shake hands with sea urchins & tickle sea stars in the touch pools. Hundreds of fish, invertebrates & marine plants recreate the ocean environment & give an underwater view that most people never experience. Discover the amazing diversity of the Salish Sea. The Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre is minutes from the Victoria International Airport & BC Ferries terminal at Swartz Bay. Stop on by before making your way to downtown Victoria!

Located within the picturesque Fraser Valley, BC Hydro's Stave Falls Visitor Centre offers an exciting experience for all ages. More than 100 years old, the Powerhouse is a National Historic Site.

Walk back in time with interactive games & historic displays telling the story of how power has helped build BC. Take in the awesome turbines & generators which give a unique perspective on how electricity is made. Learn about conservation & watch short films on BC Hydro's history in the Stave Falls area. Come for a self-guided tour or call ahead to arrange a guided tour. Visit us online for special offers!

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Situated in an old growth forest midway between Revelstoke & Sicamous on the Trans Canada Hwy, this unique attraction appeals to every age. A stroll through this magnificent forest will lead you through a magical setting with over 350 handcrafted folk figurines handcrafted with incredible detail by original artists. Young people climb up, in and around uniquely crafted houses set in giant roots, boulders and stumps to be transported into a real life fantasy. Climb BC's tallest treehouse, enjoy a self-guided boat tour viewing beaver dams, spawning salmon beds and our extended boardwalk. In 2010 we celebrated our 50th Anniversary!

Come face to fin with over 50,000 captivating creatures at the amazing Vancouver Aquarium in Stanley Park. Enjoy dolphin & beluga whale shows, sea otter feeds, shark dives & the free-roaming animals found in the popular Amazon Gallery. For an unforgettable extra, try a hands-on animal encounter. Immerse yourself in the 4D Experience Theatre, which combines the high-definition excitement of a 3D film with thrilling sensory effects! And don't miss the newest exhibit, Penguin Point which is home to seven African penguins.

Open 365 days a year with extended hours in July and August. Wheelchair access.

This is Vancouver's Attractions Passport; valid for singles, couples, or families. Up to 2 adults, 2 children. Save hundreds of dollars on your visit! 2-for-1's & up to 50% off admission to over 50 attractions, museums, sightseeing tours, 15 restaurants & daytrips. BONUS: Receive a FREE $15.00 ticket to the Vancouver Lookout. Get the Vancouver Trolley/Vancouver Aquarium combo, Horse Drawn Carriage, Klayhowya Aboriginal Village, Grouse Mountain, Vancouver Art Gallery, Bill Reid Gallery, Museum of Vancouver, Space Centre, Queen Elizabeth Park Conservatory, Grouse Mountain, Capilano Bridge, Whistler tours via West Coast Sightseeing, BC Mining Museum, Theatresports Comedy Granville Island, Kayak/Bike/Boat rentals & more.