Oh Canada....
Vancouver, British Columbia
Capilano Suspension Bridge
450 foot suspension bridge that sways 230 feet above the canyon floor!
Grouse Mountain
15 Minutes from downtown Vancouver
Peak elevation 4,100 feet
General Admission includes:
-Sky Ride- 8 minute ride up the mountainside
-Grouse Mountain's World Lumberjack Show
-Mountaintop Eco Walk
-Grouse Refuge for Endangered Wildlife- Visit orphaned grizzly bear cubs!
*Great views of Vancouver
Stanley Park- 1,000 acre park
-Vancouver Aquariam Marine Science Centre
-Rose Garden
-Totem poles
-free shuttle bus circles the park (June-September)
-horse drawn trolley tours available for fee
Gas Town
Tourist area
Gas Town Steam Clock-
Built to cover a steam vent. Powered almost completely by steam.
Victoria Island
*Capital of British Columbia
Fairmont Empress Hotel
-Afternoon tea has been served since 1908!
*reservations advised
Butchart Gardens
5,000 types of flowers, shrubs and trees
Parliament Buildings
Government House
-Queen's residence when visiting.
Cycle BC Rentals
-Rent scooters, motercycles and bicycles
*they provide you a map with various routes to choose from. It's an inexpensive (fun) way to see the city! Little hint. Make sure you know how to park the scooter before you take off. ;-) They'll let you practice in their lot.
Visiting Family! Tante Edith (Opa's sister). Her apartment has views of the harbor!
We had time before tea at the Empress so we rented the scooters. Should explain the outfit....Embarassing!
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