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VANCOUVER
6. Lynn Canyon
Opened to the public since 1912, Lynn Canyon Park is located in Lynn Valley and a great place for a
family picnic, a hike, or a refreshing swim in one of the many swimming holes. In its early years, the
park consisted of 12 acres but today covers 617 acres of forest with most trees being between 80 and
100 years old. Featured in the park is a privately built suspension bridge swaying 50 meters over the
canyon. There are also a selection of walking and hiking trails which will take you to other parks like
Lynn Headwaters, Rice Lake and Inter River Park. For some historical information about the park, buy
some souvenirs or watch a puppet show, you can visit the Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre at the start or
finish your adventure. Since the park is open year-round, it’s a great destination whenever you plan to
travel.
Located in Stanley Park, Vancouver Aquarium, officially known as Vancouver Aquarium Marine Sci-
ence Centre is a public aquarium and science center for marine research and marine animal reha-
bilitation. They proudly publicize the fact that they do not capture cetaceans from the wild for display,
but only use animals that were born in an aquarium or were rescued and deemed unable to live in the
wild by an appropriate government authority. There are many exciting exhibits and programs at the
aquarium as well as their regular aquarium inhabitants. Some exhibits include, Canada’s Arctic, Tropic
Zone, Penguin Point, Treasures of the B.C. Coast and more. One of the visiting exhibits featured here
is called “Sea Monsters Revealed” featuring some of the world’s most incredible sea creatures. Some
programs activities include Animal Encounters, Behind the Scenes Tours, Birthday Parties and even
Sleepovers. You can spend more than just a few hours exploring here.
5. Vancouver Aquarium
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