Attractions
A group of friends walking on a bridge (Patrice Halley photo)
In the Vancouver, Coast & Mountains region, art and museum fans, history buffs and those interested in Aboriginal culture are spoiled for choice.
There are science and nature exhibits, serene parks and gardens, brilliant viewpoints of (and from) mountain peaks, and an abundance of markets, wineries and farms in the fertile Fraser Valley.
Cross the surging Fraser River on an airtram, visit Fort Langley to interact with historic costumed characters, or wander through themed gardens near Chilliwack. The mine museum along the Sea-to-Sky Highway offers an underground train ride and the chance to pan for gold.
Take a sightseeing tour to enjoy multiple experiences.
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Vancouver, Coast and Mountains Places of Interest
Here are a few ideas of attractions to experience in the Vancouver, Coast & Mountains region:
- Hell's Gate Airtram crosses a raging section of the Fraser River. Step off the tram and pan for gold, walk across a suspension bridge, take in a fisheries exhibit or nibble on treats from the Fudge Factory.
- At Fort Langley National Historic Site, historically accurate buildings and costumed characters transport visitors back to the early 19th-century fur trade era. Watch steel being forged, help shape a barrel, and squeeze through a warehouse chock full of authentic 1800s goods.
- Burnaby Village Museum recreates a 1920s community. Churn some butter and watch a blacksmith forge before visiting the theatre, printing press and school. No trip is complete without a ride on the brightly coloured restored 1912 wooden carousel!
- Minter Gardens’ 11 themed gardens are set against the backdrop of 2,130m/7,000ft Mt. Cheam. There's something to see in any season: 100,000 tulips in spring, scented rose gardens in summer, late-blooming perennials in fall, and flowering shrubs in the winter.
Family Attractions
At the Britannia Mine Museum, the whole family will enjoy watching mining demonstrations (the drills are powerful!), panning for real gold, and donning a hard hat for an underground train ride – with a "lights-out" moment for complete darkness.
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31
11731 Baynes Rd
Pitt Meadows, British Columbia
V3Y 2B3
Websitehttp://www.pacificskydivers.com
Toll-free
Phone604-465-7311
Pacific Skydivers is open daily, weather permitting. Tandem Skydive at Vancouver's closest Skydive Centre where you can enjoy the beauty of the Vancouver area during your flight to jump altitude! Bring your friends and family to share your experience, or get a DVD of your skydive to bring home. Pacific Skydivers is conveniently located on Public Transit routes to Pitt Meadows Airport by city bus & Skytrain or West Coast Express. Free shuttle pick-up from bus or train stop. If driving, we are just off Hwy 7 just past Port Coquitlam, or minutes from Langley/Surrey by the Golden Ears bridge.
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735 Stanley Park Dr Beside The Info Booth
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6B 3X8
Websitehttp://www.stanleypark.com
Toll-free888-681-5110
Phone604-681-5115
Step aboard our old-fashioned carriages and meander in comfort through the natural beauty of Stanley Park, Vancouver's #1 attraction. Tours are 1-hour long and fully narrated. Our friendly guides highlight the history and natural features of the park including the Totem Poles, Rose Garden, Lions Gate Bridge, Deadman's Island and other memorable sites. Tours depart every 20-30 minutes, rain or shine, March 15-October 31. Carriages are covered and lap blankets are provided. Visit our website for more information or to save $5 with Combo deals. Carriages seat 20 passengers. Wheelchair accessible.
Book through HelloBC and save $5/Adult/Senior/Student and $2/Child!
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33
6804 SW Marine Dr
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6T 1Z4
Websitehttp://botanicalgarden.ubc.ca
Toll-free
Phone604-822-4208
Explore Canada's oldest continuously operating university botanical garden and immerse yourself in the world of wild-collected plants. Garden highlights include an Asian garden with over 400 different species of rhododendrons, thousands of alpine and montane plants from around the world, a traditional physic garden full of herbs, a demonstration food garden, and the Greenheart Canopy Walkway eco-adventure. Also visit the Beaty Biodiversity Museum also close by.
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34
750 Hornby St
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6Z 2H7
Websitehttp://www.vanartgallery.bc.ca
Toll-free
Phone604-662-4700
A world-class art encounter waits at the Vancouver Art Gallery. From historical masters to groundbreaking contemporary artists and the largest collection of works by Emily Carr, this internationally acclaimed art museum offers Vancouver's top cultural experience. 2013 Highlights include: Art Spiegelman Co-Mix: A Retrospective of Comics, Graphics and Scraps (opens Feb 16th), GRAND HOTEL: Redesigning Modern Life (opens April 13th), Persuasive Visions: 17th Century Dutch and Flemish Masterworks and Contemporary Art (opens June 15th) and Charles Edenshaw (opens Oct 26th). Be sure to save time for the locally-loved Gallery Café and fabulous Gallery Store!
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35
14300 Entertainment Blvd
Richmond, British Columbia
V6W 1K3
Websitehttp://www.richmond.ca/watermania
Toll-free
Phone604-448-5353
A complete aquatic and fitness experience under 1 roof, including: 57 metre competition pool, 1 and 3 metre spring boards, 5 metre tower, large wave pool with fun interactive water play structure, waterslides, steam room, sauna and whirlpools. Swim & Fitness Shop and Surfside Galley concession on-site. A 288 sq m (3,000 sq ft) fitness centre with cardiovascular, strength/toning machines and free weights. Multipurpose rooms available for fitness classes, parties, meetings or rentals. Family change rooms available. Water wheelchairs available, plus pool lifts and portable stairs. Visit Watermania - voted "Richmond's Best Family Entertainment Centre" (Richmond News, 2011)!
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36
4282 Mountain Square
Whistler, British Columbia
V0N 1B4
Websitehttp://www.whistlerblackcomb.com
Toll-free800-766-0449
Phone604-932-3141
Spanning the distance between Whistler & Blackcomb Mountains, the world record-breaking PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola is breathtaking. The journey between the two mountains provides a 360-degree window into Whistler Blackcomb's alpine environment, its surrounding peaks, changing seasons & wildlife habitat. Looking for an epic hike to an ancient glacier? A gentle stroll on an alpine walking trail? A tour of black bear habitat? High tea at an alpine hut? Wine tasting on a mountaintop patio? The choice is yours with the PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola. From easy to epic, there's something for everyone.
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Websitehttp://www.whistlersportslegacies.com
Toll-free877-764-2455
Phone604-964-0060
Whistler Sport Legacies is a non-profit organization where proceeds go towards the development of sport.
The Whistler Sliding Centre hosted the bobsleigh, luge & skeleton events during the 2010 Olympic Winter Games. Our Sliding Experiences allow you to enjoy the thrill of Bobsleigh with a pilot or Skeleton on your own, or go on a self-guided tour of the venue year-round.
Whistler Olympic Park , located in the Callaghan Valley, host site of the Nordic events for the 2010 Olympic & Paralympic Winter Games. This venue hosts multiple activities from winter to summer: cross-country skiing, biathlon, hiking, horseback riding and more.
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38
4282 Mountain Square
Whistler, British Columbia
V0N 1B4
Websitehttp://www.ziptrek.com
Toll-free866-935-0001
Phone604-935-0001
Experience the exhilaration of flying along steel ziplines, suspended high above Fitzsimmons Creek between Whistler & Blackcomb Mountains. Ziptrek combines extraordinary adventure with environmental education. 10 ziplines on 2 different 5-line tours, plus TreeTrek Canopy Walk.
Ziptrek Ecotours is the North American pioneer of zipline tours. Lonely Planet recently rated Ziptrek in their "Top 10 Canadian Adventures".
Breathtaking tree-top adventures and an award-winning ecological curriculum have earned Ziptrek Ecotours the international reputation as one of Whistler's year-round, must-do outdoor activities.
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