EntErtainmEnt
Bhangra
Blowout
From Jun. 11 to 17, the
City of Bhangra Festival
(page 68)—the biggest
of its kind in North
America—delivers a
body-shaking, mind-blow-
ing crash course on South
Asian beats, dance and
culture. This year’s revelry
brings more than 350
world-class performers to
the stage, including New
York Times best-selling
author and poet Rupi Kaur
(pictured) with singer
Beya Likhari. Catch the
world premiere of docu-
mentary Bhangra City, pro-
duced by local sensation
Delhi 2 Dublin; join the
Bhangra Funk movement
with LA-based dancers
Shivani Bhagwan and
Chaya Kumar; and wrap
up at a no-holds-barred
finale party with DJs from
across Canada.—Chloë Lai
on Hwy 99. Whistler Guest Services
and Information toll-free 1-800-766-
0449. www.whistlerblackcomb.com
Map 2: A8 type of pool-goer (to mid-Sep). Open
daily. $5.65, senior/13-18 $4, 3-12
$2.80. 2305 Cornwall Ave. 604-731-
0011. Map 1: E1
Sightseeing Tours
LANDSEA TOURS Explore the Lower
Mainland with sightseeing tours of
Vancouver (year-round). Train trips to
Whistler (year-round) and sightseeing
tours of Victoria (to Nov). Reservations
required. 680 Industrial Ave. 604-
255-7272 or toll-free 1-877-669-2277.
www.vancouvertours.com Map 4: D4 SECOND BEACH POOL This heated
freshwater pool boasts incredible
views of Burrard Inlet. Features a
waterslide and three swim lanes (to
Sep). Open daily. $5.65, senior/13-18
$4, 3-12 $2.80. Stanley Park Dr. 604-
257-8371. Map 1: A2
STANLEY PARK HORSE-DRAWN
TOURS See the park the old-fashioned
way. Fully narrated one-hour tours
depart every 20-30 minutes, rain or
shine (to Nov 12). $42, s/s $40, 3-12
$20. Tours start from the kiosk beside
the info booth on Park Dr., just off the
Georgia St. entrance to Stanley Park.
604-681-5115. www.stanleypark.com
Partial Map 5: C6
VANCOUVER PHOTOWALKS Profes-
sional photographers give educa-
tional and fun two-hour courses on a
variety of photography skills. Choose
between day, night, indoor, outdoor
and special event photo-walks via the
online calendar. Great for beginner and
intermediate levels. Multilingual and
custom options available (year-round).
221 Union St. 604-318-1277. www.
vancouverphotowalks.ca Map 1: D8
THE VANCOUVER TROLLEY
COMPANY Two-day ticket allows
you to get on and off at any one of 31
stops throughout Vancouver (year-
round). $22-$45. 604-801-5515.
www.vancouvertrolley.com
WESTCOAST SIGHTSEEING Tours of
Capilano Suspension Bridge, Grouse
Mountain, Whistler, Victoria and the
city of Vancouver, in comfortable
20-30 seater buses with big windows
for panoramic views. Hop-on, hop-off
tours of Vancouver and walking tours,
too (year-round). 7 am-10 pm. Com-
plimentary hotel pick-up. 604-451-
1600. www.westcoastsightseeing.com
Water Attractions
KITSILANO POOL This heated salt-
water outdoor pool is a great family
destination. The shallow pool, lanes
and deep end accommodate every
WATERMANIA The extensive facility
includes a wave pool, water slides, a
competition-size swimming pool, a
steam room and sauna. Also boasts a
278-sq-m (3,000-sq-ft) fitness centre
(year-round). 14300 Entertainment
Blvd., Richmond. 604-448-5353.
www.richmond.ca/aquatics
Map 3: E5
Whale Watching
PRINCE OF WHALES WHALE
WATCHING Whale-watch your way
to Victoria, take a coach to Butchart
Gardens and then a return cruise to
Vancouver through the Gulf Islands (to
Sep). Or take a Zodiac-style adventure
tour from Victoria (year-round).
Departs from the dock near the Westin
Bayshore Resort & Marina. Toll-free
1-888-383-4884. www.princeof
whales.com Map 1: A4
VANCOUVER WHALE WATCH Offers
three- to five-hour tours aboard an
open or semi-covered Zodiac-style
boat, including a 47-person open boat.
Sighting success rate of 90%. Profes-
sional wildlife guides and washrooms
on board. Shuttles from downtown
Vancouver and Richmond, and on-
board lunch upon request (to Oct 31).
210-12240 Second Ave., Richmond.
604-274-9565. www.vancouver
whalewatch.com Map 3: E2
WILD WHALES VANCOUVER
Three- to seven-hour whale watching
adventures depart from Granville
Island. See orcas in their natural
habitat, as well as porpoises, seals,
sea lions and birds, in your choice of a
fully open or semi-covered fast boat.
Guaranteed sightings: if you don’t see
a whale, your next trip is free (to late
Oct). Reservations recommended.
604-699-2011. www.whalesvanc
ouver.com Map 6: D3
COOL & CLEVER A truly ingenious drink, the Inception Negroni at Prohibition (page 83) is
actually a classic red Negroni sealed in a cleverly crafted ice sphere, within a white Negroni.
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