charming cafes . www . pointgrey village . com Map 4 : D1 / D2
RICHMOND / STEVESTON Just south of Vancouver , and easily accessible by SkyTrain , lies the city of Richmond , famed for its vibrant Asian community . The Gulf of Georgia Cannery , Britannia Shipyards , Asian night markets in summer and the Richmond Olympic Oval are some of the area ’ s biggest draws . Shop till you drop in Golden Village , home to Asian malls such as Aberdeen Centre and Parker Place , then indulge in East-meets-West flavours at the many restaurants along Alexandra Road , a destination for dim sum , hot pot and more . Once the largest fishing port and cannery on the West Coast , Steveston is now a charming waterfront village . Fresh seafood such as fish ’ n ’ chips , a scenic seaside setting and historic sights make this a popular destination . www . tourismrichmond . com Map 3
ROBSON STREET Vancouver ’ s famous shopping street runs through the heart of downtown . Stretching from BC Place Stadium to the Vancouver Art Gallery through to Stanley Park , with most of the shops and restaurants concentrated between Granville and Bute streets , it is fashionista central . Brand-name stores rub shoulders with one-of-a-kind spots , eateries , cafes and immense flagship locations of Lululemon , Sephora , L ’ Occitane and Victoria ’ s Secret . Most stores stay open late , adding to the vibrant buzz , day and night . www . robsonstreet . ca Map 1 : C5
SOUTH GRANVILLE Blocks of art and antiques galleries , coined Gallery Row , climb the slope from the Granville Street Bridge to 16th Ave ., marking South Granville as a hot spot for connoisseurs . The Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage and Indigo bookstore are central landmarks to this hub , graced with dining destinations , home decor stores and high-end fashion boutiques . www . southgranville . org Map 1 : F3
SQUAMISH Located at the halfway point between Vancouver and Whistler , this city of 17,500 people is often referred to as the outdoor recreation capital of Canada , and with good reason . It offers mountain biking , kayaking , golf , tobogganing , snowshoeing and more . The largest draw is Stawamus Chief Provincial Park and its neighbour , the Sea to Sky Gondola . Rock climbers from all over travel to climb the second largest granite monolith ( a single sheet of stone ) in the world , 700 m ( 2,300 ft ) in height , with spectacular views of Howe Sound and Garibaldi Provincial Park . Many Squamish cafes and restaurants offer views of waterfalls , mountains or the nearby ocean . Visit the Brackendale area , which is home to North America ’ s highest concentration of bald eagles ( Dec-Feb ), for its charming cafes , shops and art gallery . www . exploresquamish . com
WEST END The West End sits between some of the city ’ s most popular destinations for locals and visitors alike . The sands of English Bay , the 400 ha ( 1,000 acres ) of Stanley Park — and its wrap-around seawall — and the stores and eateries of downtown are right on the doorstep of one of Canada ’ s most densely populated urban areas . The three main streets of Davie , Denman and Robson connect the area . Davie Village is the hub of Vancouver ’ s gay community and a street popular for dining and revelling . At the corner of Davie and Bute is Canada ’ s first permanent rainbow crosswalk . Denman St . is densely packed with charming cafes and restaurants . Robson is a popular shopping street that stretches across the city . The area holds many popular outdoor events such as summer movie screenings , the Vancouver Pride Festival and the Honda Celebration of Light fireworks display . www . westendbia . com Map 1 : C3 / C4
WEST VANCOUVER Just across Burrard Inlet lies posh West Vancouver . On the city ’ s western edge , Horseshoe Bay is a departure point for ferries to Bowen Island , Vancouver Island and the Sunshine Coast . The waterfront neighbourhood of Ambleside offers panoramic views of the city and Stanley Park . Take an oceanside stroll on the Centennial Seawalk from Ambleside Park to Dundarave Park . The 75-ha ( 185-ac ) Lighthouse Park offers hiking trails through first-growth trees , including towering giants 60 m ( 200 ft ) tall . Find over 300 shops , services and eateries at Park Royal shopping centre . In winter , ski Cypress Mountain , or hike trails and view wildlife in summer . www . vancouversnorthshore . com Map 2 , Map 4
WHISTLER This resort city of 10,000 is located 125 km ( 78 mi ) north of Vancouver in the Coast Mountains , and was the official mountain venue of where . ca N5
charming cafes. www.pointgrey
village.com Map 4: D1/D2
RICHMOND/STEVESTON Just south
of Vancouver, and easily accessible
by SkyTrain, lies the city of Richmond,
famed for its vibrant Asian community.
The Gulf of Georgia Cannery, Britannia
Shipyards, Asian night markets in summer and the Richmond Olympic Oval
are some of the area’s biggest draws.
Shop till you drop in Golden Village,
home to Asian malls such as Aberdeen
Centre and Parker Place, then indulge
in East-meets-West flavours at the
many restaurants along Alexandra
Road, a destination for dim sum,
hot pot and more. Once the largest
fishing port and cannery on the West
Coast, Steveston is now a charming
waterfront village. Fresh seafood such
as fish ’n’ chips, a scenic seaside setting
and historic sights make this a popular
destination. www.tourismrichmond
.com Map 3
ROBSON STREET Vancouver’s famous
shopping street runs through the heart
of downtown. Stretching from BC
Place Stadium to the Vancouver Art
Gallery through to Stanley Park, with
most of the shops and restaurants
concentrated between Granville and
Bute streets, it is fashionista central.
Brand-name stores rub shoulders with
one-of-a-kind spots, eateries, cafes
and immense flagship locations of
Lululemon, Sephora, L’Occitane and
Victoria’s Secret. Most stores stay
open late, adding to the vibrant buzz,
day and night. www.robsonstreet.ca
Map 1: C5
SOUTH GRANVILLE Blocks of art and
antiques galleries, coined Gallery Row,
climb the slope from the Granville
Street Bridge to 16th Ave., marking South Granville as a hot spot for
connoisseurs. The Stanley Industrial
Alliance Stage and Indigo bookstore are
central landmarks to this hub, graced
with dining destinations, home decor
stores and high-end fashion boutiques.
www.southgranville.org Map 1: F3
SQUAMISH Located at the halfway
point between Vancouver and Whistler, this city of 17,500 people is often
referred to as the outdoor recreation
capital of Canada, and with good reason. It offers mountain biking, kayaking,
golf, tobogganing, snowshoeing and
more. The largest draw is Stawamus
Chief Provincial Park and its neighbour,
the Sea to Sky Gondola. Rock climbers
from all over travel to climb the second
largest granite monolith (a single sheet
of stone) in the world, 700 m (2,300
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