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Capilano
Suspension Bridge
Visitors are invited to experience a
sightseeing adventure with a
toe-tingling trip 25 stories above the
Capilano Canyon on the longest
suspended footbridge in the world.
The nature park also offers a large
selection of colorful Totem Poles and
Native Indian carvers continue this
centuries-old tradition on a daily basis
for visitors to watch.
Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Gardens
Right in the heart of Vancouver’s
Chinatown, the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen
Classical Chinese Garden and
adjacent Sun Yat-Sen Park are the
perfect urban oasis. The stunning
Garden is an authentic
representation of Ming Dynastyera tradition and the first of
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its kind outside China. Be
enchanted by the Garden’s winding
paths, rocks, plants, and
beautiful vistas. In the park alongside
the Garden, find peace and
tranquility in the unique rock forms,
water lily-covered pond, pagoda, and
lush plants. Entry is free to the Sun
Yat-Sen Park, but there is an
admission fee to enter the Dr. Sun
Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden.
Stanley Park
When you’re visiting Vancouver, one
of the most popular tourist
destinations in the city is the famous
Stanley Park, which attracts more
than eight million visitors a year.
Stanley Park is the true heart of
Vancouver, an emblem of the city’s
passion for nature and the
importance of public outdoor spaces
in city-dwelling lives, offering a variety
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of attractions and activities for visitors
to enjoy year-round. One of North
America’s largest urban parks,
covering 1,000 acres, the park
includes an aquarium, 22 miles of
hiking and walking trails, plus cycling
paths, tennis courts, First Nations
Totem Poles and a scenic drive.
Taking a run or riding a bike along the
famous Seawall is a great way to
orientate yourself in Vancouver. The
full Seawall ride is 8.8km and includes
photo-worthy views of English Bay.
Chinatown
A bustling traditional Chinatown lies
just east of the downtown core. Stop
in at one of the many restaurants
for a delicious dim sum lunch and
then enjoy shopping at the various
markets before visiting the tranquil
Dr. Sun Yat Sen Gardens.
Vancouver Aquarium
Visit Canada’s largest aquarium and
winner of Attractions Canada’s
‘B.C.’s Best International Attraction’.
Get up close with some of the
world’s most elusive creatures; every
visit is an unforgettable one. Located
in Stanley Park, they’re open to
visitors 365 days a year.
Granville Island
Granville Island in Vancouver
contains an array of theatres, artists
studios, craft shops and a large public
market. The Island also boasts many
restaurants and its own brewery.
Grouse Mountain
Located 30 minutes from downtown
Vancouver, this year round
destination offers a skyride tram
which, on a clear day, looks back
onto the extraordinary beauty of
Vancouver. Enjoy downhill skiing,
snowshoeing and sleigh rides in the
winter or join an interpretive hike,
a lumberjack competition, or try
paragliding in the summer.
Gastown
Unwind in the historic neighborhood
of Gastown, located ten minutes
northeast of the hotel, noted for its
quaint cobblestone streets, late-Victorian architecture and unique First
Nations galleries and souvenir shops.
Visit the Historic Steam Clock,
enjoy a hot latte or a cold beer on a
sidewalk patio and watch life go by.
Queen Elizabeth Park
Perched atop a hill, Queen Elizabeth
Park offers panoramic views of the
city of Vancouver. This park features
examples of all the native trees found
across Canada along with many
exotic species, a beautiful sunken
quarry garden and the Bloedel Floral
Conservatory with its many climactic
zones displaying a huge variety of
plants and a superb selection of
free-flying tropical birds.
Van Dusen
Botanical Garden
This spectacular 22 hectre
(55 acre) garden located in the heart
of Vancouver, contains over 7500
plants assembled from six continents
placed artistically amidst woodlands
and tranquil lakes. It also offers an
Elizabethan maze for families and an
international sculpture collection for
art lovers.
Please see our hotel staff for more
information on all these attractions.
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