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Historic Steveston Fishing Village

Tue, 07 Jun 2005 10:43:11 -0500

Address:
Steveston Village: Moncton Street and No. 1 Road

Hours:
Daily through the summer

Description and Special Notes:

Amidst the bustle of the city is a quieter spot: the historic fishing village of Steveston. A charming seaside destination that hugs the shoreline of the South Arm of the Fraser River. It has an incredible history and attractions for the whole family. You'll be captivated by its charm every moment of your visit.

Maplewood Farm

Sat, 02 Apr 2005 11:28:49 -0600

Address:
405 Seymour River Place, North Vancouver

Hours:
10 am to 4 pm (daily except Monday)

Phone:
604.929.5610

Website:
http://www.maplewoodfarm.bc.ca

Description and Special Notes:

Five-acre park-farm features more than 200 domestic farm animals and birds, including goats, rabbits, calves and lambs. Meet the animals in special petting areas. Watch a hand-milking demonstration, held daily at 1:15 pm. Maplewood Farm Tix $3.50 adults, $2.00 children/seniors

Capilano Suspension Bridge

Tue, 22 Mar 2005 17:40:42 -0600

Address:
3735 Capilano Road, North Vancouver

Phone:
604.985.7474

Description and Special Notes:

A swaying bridge suspended high over the gorge of the Capilano River as it rushes to the Pacific amidst majestic evergreens in this west coast rainforest. See works by First nations artisans, enjoy the gardens and special exhibits.

www.capbridge.com

VanDusen Botanical Garden

Tue, 22 Mar 2005 17:34:17 -0600

Address:
5251 Oak Street

Phone:
604.878.9274

Description and Special Notes:

Beautiful garden displays throughout the year, plus lots of special events and sales for gardeners. 55 acres of native plants and special species, plus a garden shop. Free parking.

www.vandusengarden.org

UBC Botanical Garden

Tue, 22 Mar 2005 17:31:25 -0600

Address:
6804 S.W. Marine Drive

Phone:
604.822.3928

Description and Special Notes:

Twenty-eight hectares (69 acres) of native forest landscapes with more than 7,000 plants from around the world make this a must-see for all nature lovers.

www.ubcbotanicalgarden.org

Vancouver Aquarium Marine Science Centre

Tue, 22 Mar 2005 17:27:14 -0600

Address:
Stanley Park (west end of Georgia Street)

Phone:
604.659.3474

Description and Special Notes:

Canada's largest aquarium in the heart of beautiful Stanley Park. Sea otters, dolphins, whales, reef sharks, tropical fish and other marine life cavort for visitors. Voted BC's best International attraction.

www.vanaqua.org

Science World British Columbia

Tue, 22 Mar 2005 17:24:23 -0600

Address:
1455 Quebec Street

Phone:
604.443.7443

Description and Special Notes:

For kids of all ages who want to discover the "fun" of science. Interactive displays and hands-on experiments and live demos make this a great place to visit any time of the year.

www.scienceworld.bc.ca

Christ Church Cathedral

Tue, 22 Mar 2005 17:21:26 -0600

Address:
Burrard and Georgia Streets

Phone:
604.682.3848

Description and Special Notes:

Built in 1889, this oldest stone church in the Lower Mainland has recently been lovingly restored. It's beautiful Gothic-style architecture and many stained glass windows are now shown to their full glory. An ideal setting for concerts and special events.

www.cathedral.vancouver.bc.ca

Bloedel Floral Conservatory

Tue, 22 Mar 2005 17:16:10 -0600

Address:
Cambie Street at 33rd Ave.

Phone:
604.257.8570

Description and Special Notes:

Spectacular tropical plant displays, exotic free-flying birds under a superb triodetic dome.

H.R. MacMillan Planetarium

Tue, 22 Mar 2005 17:09:11 -0600

Address:
H.R. MacMilan Space Centre

Phone:
604.738.7827

Description and Special Notes:

Vancouver's own planetarium also features GroundStation Canada, Theatres, a Cosmic Courtyard Gallery and Virtual Voyage Slim ride.