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Granville Island :
Once an industrial peninsula under the Granville street bridge, Granville Island is now a very popular public market with streets of art, crafts, and specialty stores. Enjoy the smells of the market and the ocean as you savour a cup of coffee on the wonderful docks overlooking False Creek and the Downtown. Street buskers will keep you entertained for hours.This is a favourite resting spot for locals and visitors alike.
Location : Under the south end of the Granville Street Bridge.Best access is off Burrard St. on 2 nd Ave.

While on Granville Island be sure to visit three interesting museums devoted to Model Trains, Ships and Fishing artifacts.

Planetarium and Space Center :Take a voyage through the cosmos in a multimedia astronomy show. Browse through the exhibits of the Pacific Space Centre. Location : Vanier Park at the foot of Chestnut St.( Kits Point )604 738 7827

Museum of Anthropology Overlooking the Straits of Georgia on the University of British Columbia campus, this outstanding building houses a fascinating collection of Westcoast Indian artifacts and shouldn’t be missed. Location : SW Marine Drive at UBC

Nitobe Memorial Japanese Gardens :This beautiful Japanese garden is true to the philosophical principles of Zen and Shintoism, with opposing elements such as light and dark, high and low, rough and smooth carefully balanced to create a perfect harmony. Exotic Japanese maples, azaleas, flowering cherries and irises reflect in the shimmering pond. A traditional Japanese Teahouse completes the serene feeling of this park.
Location: NW Marine Drive at UBC

Queen Elizabeth Park and Arboretum : Set on the highest point in the city, the park has a stunning 360 degree view of the city and its surrounds. Enjoy the beautiful gardens set in a reclaimed rock quarry, and see the Bloedel Conservatory, filled with tropical plants and birds.
Location : Cambie Street and 33rd Avenue

Science World : This futuristic domed building houses hands-on scientific exhibitions that dazzle the senses. Visit the gift shop and the Omnimax Theatre.
Location: 1455 Quebec Street 604 268 6363

Stanley Park: One of the Worlds great urban parks, Vancouver’s crown jewel sits at the edge of the downtown.The best way to see this 1000 acre park is by bicycle and bikes can be rented at the corner of Denman & Georgia Strees. If you are really energetic, walk the scenic 10K ( 6 miles ) seawall that surrounds the park. Enjoy the lakes, lagoons, and gardens.

If you must take your car, watch the parking signs carefully as there is pay parking everywhere in the park.

Features of the park are : Beaver Lake The Seawall Brockton Point Totem Poles Rose Gardens Ferguson Point & the Teahouse Restaurant Siwash Rock Lost Lagoon Second&Third Beach Lumberman’s Arch Vancouver Aquarium Pitch and Putt Prospect Point Rose Gardens	Totems in Stanley Park

Vancouver Aquarium: Canada’s largest aquarium features beluga and orca whales, a Pacific Northwest Habitat, the Arctic Canada exhibit and the Amazon Gallery. Listen to the language of the whales and learn a great deal about the creatures that inhabit our oceans. Location: Stanley Park 604 682 1118

Vancouver Museum: This museum focuses on anthropology and the natural history of Canada. View the comprehensive collection of British Columbia Indian relics, art and costumes.
Location: 1100 Chestnut Street

VanDusen Botanical Display Gardens This rising star on the international garden scene is a spectacular 55 acres of plants set in lawns, lakes and rock displays. The geographic and botanical relationships of each plant is described, and volunteer guides are available to give tours.Don't miss the maze !
Location: 5251 Oak Street

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