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Sightseeing, attractions, things to do and activities in and around Vancouver, B.C.

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Vancouver Sightseeing and Activities
Stanley Park is an awesome spot to run, walk or just admire the view.

With a harbor at its side, a sensational park hugging the water, a popular mountain within viewing distance of downtown and one of North America's best ski resorts an hour away, Vancouver has plenty of Post Party activities to keep visitors active and happy when they are not enjoying a pub or club.

If outdoor activities are your thing, Vancouver has an abundance of options. One of the best is Stanley Park. The highlight is the 8-km. shoreline path. It's a spectacular running, bicycling, rollerbading and walking spot. The point at the lighthouse seems to reach right out into the sea.The park also includes the Vancouver Aquarium Marine Science Center, a rose garden and plenty of green areas to relax, read a book or plop down for a picnic.

Being basically an environmentally-friendly city, Vancouver is full of parks. Vanier Park in Kitsilano is a 30-acre park with an observatory, maritime museum and space center.

A great way to see Vancouver is not from land but from the water. Kayaking down False Creek is a relaxing experience that flows past downtown, BC Place and the Science World/Omnimax (an attraction all to itself); rentals are on Granville Island.

More adventurous souls can handglide off nearby Grouse Mountain, getting a full view of downtown Vancouver in the process. The Capilano Suspension Bridge invites people to cross its swinging structure 137 meters above the Capilano River. Both of these activities are a short car ride from downtown.

The main attraction at the Vancouver Aquarium (adjacent to Stanley Park; 604-659-3474) is the outdoor exhibit of large beluga whales.

If it's raining, Canada Place has an OmniMax theater and the Science Center is interesting, although be aware of the large numbers of children and familieswhich can test the patience of those fighting a hangover.

Vancouver also gets big-name rock concerts that play at various venues and also has theaters and playhouses. Art galleries dot the city and a couple of museums highlight the city's history (Vancouver Museum, 1100 Chestnut Street, 604-736-4431) and it's harbor history (the Vancouver Maritime Museum, Ogden at Cypress, 604-237-8300).

For those who like to watch sports, Vancouver has a professional hockey team, the Canucks (604-290-4400) which play in GM Place. The Canadian Football League's BC Lions also play in GM Place and in September, the city roars to life with the Molson Indy Vancouver, a huge street party/CART car race. Plus, it's sponsored by a beer company. Vancouver recently had an NBA team, the Grizzleys, but they are moving to Memphis. Memphis!? Okay, whatever.

A good journey is Vancouver Island. Victoia is a beautiful garden-filled city fairly near Vancouver. Just jump on a ferry for a plesant two-hour ride. Seplanes and helicopters cut the travel time to about a half-hour. Information is available next to Canada Place.

The Molson Indy in July brings in the Miss Indy contestants.

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