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Vancouver City Guide
Holiday Ideas and Activities
Within the city
Highlights include Gastown, Granville Island Market, Stanley Park, Kitsilano, Dr Sun YatSen Classical Chinese Garden, the Capilano Canyon and Grouse Mountain. A 4-hour sightseeing tour taking in some of these highlights costs £31. Trolley bus tour around Stanley Park £32. Vancouver, known as Hollywood of the north, is often used in films and tv series. Take the Vancouver Movie Tour to see the locations of X-files and Smallville amongst many others. £20 plus £9 to look around Pendrell Suites where many films have been made. PS you can stay there too. trip and reading in the latest issue of Gourmet about a restaurant or trying one of the "highly acclaimed" restaurants in a guidebook only to be disappointed. We will ensure you a culinary adventure by helping you choose the perfect restaurant, making a personal reservation on your behalf ensuring the best table and a menu designed for your occasion if you wish. Let us help you discover Vancouvers exciting food scene! Personalized Restaurant Recommendation and Reservation £15.
The Mail Run
See how people live on Canada's West Coast! Ride along with the locals on a regular flight from Vancouver harbour to the tiny villages and anchorages of the beautiful Gulf Islands. Daily, year-round. 1-2 hours. £85.
4-hour guided sea-kayaking adventure followed by a 3-course beach picnic and a float plane flight back to Vancouver. £235 per person. Maximum 6 people.
Sailing
Vancouver looks wonderful from the sea. Charter a boat for anything from ½ day to 2 weeks with or without a skipper. From £110 a day for a 24 foot Martin 242 self-skippered sail boat.
Day trip to Victoria
Fly from Vancouver Harbour to Victoria, enjoy a 3 hour whale watching excursion, some free time in Victoria and return by air or ferry. Air both ways £192. Return by ferry £133 You can visit the Butchart Gardens instead of or as
Whistler
Day tour. Travel up Howe Sound and past Checkamus Canyon with the Whistler Mountaineer, have some time to explore the alpine village and return by bus the best way to see the awesome scenery and to get a preview of the site of the 2010 winter Olympics. £92. NB It is possible to spend a night or two in Whistler if you wish.
Private sightseeing
Have your own chauffer-driven 6-passenger executive van for the ultimate in sightseeing.
well as whale watching if you wish £28.
Foodies alert!
Vancouver is well known for its West Coast cuisine, using the freshest of local ingredients sometimes fused with Japanese and Chinese overtones. Take our edible BC tour to find out for yourselves see page 70. There is also an amazing 3 day gourmet kayaking trip in the Gulf Islands see page 47 or we can arrange a day with a leading chef. When travelling to a new city, the challenge for all foodies is to ensure that when you leave a city you have experienced the region's best culinary offerings. There is nothing worse than getting home after a
Vancouver Wilderness Paddle
Sea kayak adventure in the spectacular scenery of Indian Arm, an ocean inlet 30 minutes from downtown Vancouver. You will use comfortable classic wooden 2seater kayaks. Included in the £83 per person cost will be transportation to and from your hotel, a guided 3 hour kayak
Sea Plane adventures
Vancouver Panorama A 20 minute flight around Vancouver all the highlights. Departure from Vancouver harbour. £49.
White water rafting
Day trip to Squamish: Experience the excitement of the rushing waters of the wilderness. Differing trips suitable for all the family as well as white water enthusiasts. One and two day trips on the mighty Fraser River including transport from Vancouver can also be arranged.
Fly 'n dine!
A wonderful evening take a float plane to Bowen Island from downtown Vancouver, have a delicious dinner at a seaside restaurant on the island and return by ferry. You will be returned to your hotel from the ferry port by limousine. £98.
plus a salmon BBQ on the beach. No experience needed.
Sea-Kayak in the Gulf Islands.
A very special day will start with pick up from your hotel at 0700 and a ferry ride to Galiano Island. You will then embark on your
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To book call 020 8776 8709
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