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Moyie Lake Provincial Park
Cranbrook |
| Fly-casting and trolling for trout is available at Moyie Lake Provincial Park. Boating, windsurfing and swimming are permitted, and an amphitheatre is located in the park. Vehicle and tent camping is offered, and a day use and picnic area is located here. |
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B.C. Lions
777 Pacific Boulevard, Vancouver |
| This is Vancouver’s team in the Canadian Football League. The team was begun in 1941 as the Vancouver Grizzlies in the Western Inter-provincial Football Union, and became the BC Lions in 1954. The Lions have won four Grey Cups: 1964, 1985, 1994 and 2000. The team plays at BC Place Stadium, with a season running from June until October, plus |
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B.C. Place Stadium
777 Pacific Boulevard, Vancouver |
| What makes B.C. Place Stadium amazing? For starters, it's the biggest air-supported domed stadium in the world. More than 60,000 people can stay warm and dry while they take in their favourite events. The only thing between them and the elements outside is the thin fibreglass and Teflon roof, high above. It's like walking under a fabric sky -- one |
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Bloedel Conservatory Gardens
33rd Avenue and Cambie Street, Vancouver |
| Triodetic dome filled with plants from Pacific Rim countries. Located at Little Mountain, the highest point in the city (140m) See Queen Elizabeth Park also. |
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Canada Harbour Place
780 - 999 Canada Place, Vancouver |
| Welcome to Canada Place, a world class landmark facility situated on the waterfront in downtown Vancouver, B.C. Canada Place, a mixed-use commercial facility, is home to the Vancouver Convention and Exhibition Centre, The Pan Pacific Hotel, Cruise Ship Terminal (Operated by the Vancouver Port Authority), The CN IMAX Theatre, World Trade Centre Office Complex and Citipark parking facility. |
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Canadian Craft Museum
639 Hornby Street, Vancouver |
| Canada's first national cultural facility dedicated to craft is a showplace for historical and contemporary Canadian and International crafts. . |
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Canadian Museum of Rail Travel
57 Van Horne St. South (Higway 3/95 in downtown) Cranbrook BC Canada V1C 4H9, Cranbrook |
| The passenger train helped establish Canada'swest. The previous importance of the train is well reflected at this museum. The Museum concentrates on the great "Name Trains" - the deluxe hotel-on-wheels. The premier example is a complete restored luxury train from the 'Golden Age' of Rail Travel -- the complete 7-car set of the 1929 'Trans Canada Limited'. This train cost |
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Capilano Suspension Bridge
3735 Capilano Road, North Vancouver |
| Take a stroll in our Park... voices from the past mingle with the sounds of nature, award winning gardens skirt colourful totem poles, First Nations Carvers tell their story and the world's greatest suspension bridge takes you to the serenity of a West Coast rainforest ... it's all in a day's fun at Capilano Suspension Bridge and Park. |
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Casino of the Rockies
7777 Mission Road Cranbrook BC Canada
, Cranbrook |
In the St. Eugene Mission Resort, the Casino of the Rockies is part of the Lake City Casino franchise. Enjoy casino games such as Sega Horse Racing, Let it Ride, Three Card Poker, Roulette, and Blackjack. Other Lake City Casinos are located in Penticton, Vernon, Kelowna, and Kamloops.
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Chinatown
50 East Pender Street, Vancouver |
| Vancouver’s extensive Chinatown, is an adventure in itself – but it’s also home to two unique attractions. The Chinese Cultural Centre Museum offers an exquisite insight into Chinese arts and culture, while the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden is the first authentic Ming Dynasty Scholar’s garden built outside of China. |
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Colonel Baker Home
Baker Park Cranbrook BC
, Cranbrook |
Colonel Baker Home shows the life of the founder of Cranbrook, and is also the home of the Forest Renewal Program of the Province of British Columbia. Built in 1877, this is his original residence in Cranbrook.
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Cranbrook Rec Plex
1777 2nd Street North., Cranbrook |
| The arrival of the Kootenay Ice, WHL hockey team, as the major tenant of the Rec Plex, the project was now feasible. The proposal to build an ice arena and aquatic center was the focus of a referendum, which was held in February 1999. The Cranbrook Recreational Complex is a testimonial to the vision and dedication of the Society and |
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Elizabeth Lake Sanctuary
Hwy 3 & 93 Cranbrook BC, Cranbrook |
| Elizabeth Lake Sanctuary attracts many different species of ducks, song birds and Canada Geese. This area provides a safe place for the birds, as well as animals such as moose, deer, and painted turtles. |
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Exhibition Park
Vancouver |
| Home of the Pacific National Exhibition, the Racetrack, Playland Amusement Park and the Coliseum. Located near the 2nd Narrows Bridge - Hastings and Rupert Streets. |
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Firehall Museum
200 1st Ave West, Prince Rupert |
| A rebuilt 1925 R.E.O. Speedwagon Fire Engine is the highlight attraction at the Firehall Museum, which displays a variety of local firefighter and law enforcement memorabilia. Summer Hours: Tues-Sun: 9am-12 noon, 1pm-5pm. |
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First Nations Carving Shed
100 1st Ave. West, Prince Rupert |
| See some of the finest carvers of northwest First Nations art working on copper, silver, gold, cedar and argillite. Argillite is carved exclusively by members of the Haida Nation. |
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Gastown
Vancouver |
| This area, where Vancouver began, has cobbled streets, interesting lighting, at steam clock, shops and restaurants. Maple Tree Square is the original point for all Vancouver street addresses. The Gastown area was designated a Provincial heritage site in 1971. In vicinity of Burrard Inlet, Alexander, Columbia and Cordova Streets. |
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Golden Eagle Golf Club
21770 Ladner Road, Pitt Meadows |
| The experience at Golden Eagle is one of Quality and Value. Our green fees are affordable, our fully stocked Golf Shop caters to every need and our award winning patio offers golfers the perfect place to relax and enjoy a mouth watering meal after a day on the links. Tournament bookings can be made for groups of 24 or more |
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Granville Island Public Market
Granville Island, Vancouver |
| The centrepiece of the Island shopping experience, the Public Market is an irresistible emporium of green grocers, butchers, bakers, fishmongers, importers, ethnic food sellers, craft vendors, sweet stands, florists and casual eateries. It also features a wine shop and a micro-roaster of organic coffee. Everything in the Public Market is on display, from bakery backrooms to a mini fudge-making factory. |
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Grouse Mountain
6400 Nancy Greene Way, North Vancouver |
| Open daily from 9 am to 10 pm, 365 days a year, Grouse Mountain continues to offer must-see, must-do experiences that no visitor to or resident of Vancouver should miss. As Vancouver's most visited four-season attraction, Grouse Mountain is both a resort and an attraction, to be visited again and again. |
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Harbour Theatre
Tom Rooney Playhouse
PO Box 341
, Prince Rupert |
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Hiking and Biking Trails
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| There's an invigorating hiking or biking trail for everyone in Cranbrook. The South Star Recreation Trails offer more than 30 km (18.6 mi) of hiking and biking trails. You can also ride or walk the diverse terrain and intersecting trails of Cranbrook Community Forest. Or go vertical up to the 2,900-m (9,514-ft) Fisher Peak, the highest peak in the |
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Jimsmith Lake Provincial Park
Hwy 93/95, 4 km (2.5 mi) south of Cranbrook Cranbrook BC, Cranbrook |
| Jimsmith Lake Provincial Park is a popular outdoor recreation spot throughout the year. Visitors can swim, canoe, kayak, fish, toboggan, ice skate, cross-country ski and more. There is a campsite at the park but facilities are basic. |
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Kootenay Trout Hatchery
Highway 3/93 Cranbrook BC, Cranbrook |
| 6 million baby trout are produced each year at the Kootenay Trout Hatchery. The Cutthroat, Rainbow, and Brook species of trout are all raised here, and this hatchery is the second largest in British Columbia. |
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Ktunaxa Interpretive Centre at St. Eugene Mission
7468 Mission Road Cranbrook BC V1C 7E5, Cranbrook |
| Discover First Nations cultural tourism in the Rockies. The Ktunaxa Interpretive Centre, located in the St. Eugene's Mission, offers a rustic teepee village, arts & crafts and museum-quality exhibits. |
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Kwinitsa Station Railway Museum
Bill Murray Way (on the waterfront), , Prince Rupert |
| Experience the life of early station agents and linemen who worked the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway at the turn of the last century. Summer Hours: (June-Aug): Daily 9am-12 noon, 1pm-5pm. |
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Lussier Hot Springs
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| Several hot springs in the Kootenay Rockies region soothe body and spirit. Visit the wilderness setting of nearby Lussier Hot Springs in Whiteswan Lake Provincial Park, a one-hour drive from Cranbrook. |
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Minter Gardens
52892 Bunker Road , Rosedale |
| A World Class Show Garden. Open daily April to mid-October. Exit # 135 off Highway #1 (90 minutes east of Vancouver B.C.) |
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Museum of Anthropology
6393 North West Marine Drive, Vancouver |
| Houses a collection of Northwest Coast Indian Art built on Point Grey Cliffs. Display of totem pole, feast dishes, war canoes, carved works in silver, stone and wood, Renaissance ceramics unique to North America and other teasures from aroung the world. |
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Museum of Northern British Columbia
100 1st Ave. West, Prince Rupert |
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Norbury Lake Provincial Park
Cranbrook |
| Canoeing is available at Norbury Lake Provincial Park, and Norbury and Peckham Lakes have an abundance of rainbow trout. There are many walking trails, good beaches, and over 40 visitor campsites. |
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North Pacific Historic Fishing Village
1889 Skeena Drive, Port Edward |
| Built in 1889, North Pacific Historic Fishing Village, a National Historic Site, is BC’s oldest surviving salmon cannery . Tours and live performances provide an entertaining look at life in a cannery village. |
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Oldfield Creek Hatchery
Wantage Road, Prince Rupert |
| Guided tours explain the Oldfield Creek salmon enhancement Program. Learn about salmon from eggs to escape. |
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Pacific Space Centre
1100 Chestnut Street.
, Vancouver |
| "The new H.R. MacMillan Space Centre, featuring state-of-the-art, interactive exhibits, shows, and demonstrations, was opened in October, 1997. New facilities include the Virtual Voyages™ full-motion simulator, the GroundStation Canada demonstration theatre and the Cosmic Courtyard hands-on exhibit gallery. The H.R. MacMillan Planetarium, which opened in October of 1968, remains the cornerstone of the HR MacMillan Space Centre, presenting multimedia shows |
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Performing Arts Centre
1100 McBride Street Prince, Prince Rupert |
| The Prince Rupert Performing Arts Centre is a state of the art 700 seat facility opened in 1988. It is operated by a non-profit society for the cultural benefit of the people of the Pacific Northwest. The house features side and upper balconies, with unobstructed view from all seats. Modern sound and lighting equipment complement the comfortable padded seats to |
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PNE Playland
2901 East Hastings Street , Vancouver |
| Open Annually from April to October. Playland is open for another season of thrills and excitement for the entire family! Come back to visit the Classic Wooden Roller Coaster and the Hellevator or dare yourself to try the 2 new rides – Gladiator and Breakdance! Don’t fret if the junior ride enthusiasts in the family are looking for some summer |
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Queen Elizabeth Park
33rd Avenue and Cambie Street, Vancouver |
| The park, also called "Little Mountain" is the City's geographic center. Two former stone quarries have been developed into beautiful ornamental gardens. The east slopes are a showpiece for trees and shrubs indigenous to the B.C. Coast. The top of the park provides a magnificent day and night view of downtown Vancouver and the North Shore mountains. A rose garden, |
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Robson Square
Vancouver |
| Architect Aruthur Erickson designed this innovative "people-oriented" Provincial Government project containing office and public space. Surrounding a lower level public open square are conference rooms, 2 theatres, exhibition space, dining, an ice-skating rink in winter which converts to an outdoor dance floor and entertainment centre in the summer. The connected Law Court building contains 35 courtrooms and chambers. |
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Robson Street - International Shops
Vancouver |
| This unique street was named after John Robson, Premier of British Columbia from 1889 - 1892. Its commercial traditions date from 1895 when train tracks were laid along it, and a wide variety of small shops sprang up to serve Vancouver's rapidly growing population. In the post World War II era, Robson Street evolved into 'Robsonstrasse', a reflection of the |
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Science World
1455 Quebec Street, Vancouver |
| Triodetic dome on old EXPO '86 site. Hands-on exploration, exhibits and dazzling demonstrations change regularly. Awesome Omnimax film on the world's largest dome screen. |
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Stanely Park
Enter Park via west end of Beach Avenue, Nelson Street, or Georgia Street, Vancouver |
| This 1,000 acre park - one of the largest urban parks in North America and a great place for walking, hiking, or exploring, whether on the oceanfront, in the gardens or along the near-wilderness trails that wind through the interior. A number of restaurants and food concessions provide refreshments, and adjacent playing fields and yacht clubs add interest. |
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Stanley Park Horse-Drawn Tours
Vancouver |
| During the month of March our tours will depart daily every 30 minutes from 9:40am to 4:00pm. Tours depart from the Horse-Drawn Tour kiosk located on Stanley Park Drive just past the Information booth. A professional guide fully narrates the one hour tours as it travels around the Eastern side of Stanley Park. Please visit our website for more information. |
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The Railway Museum
57 Van Horne St, S (Highway 3/95) downtown, Cranbrook |
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Top of the World Provincial Park
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| Experience the towering beauty of Top of the World Provincial Park, located at the Top of the World Plateau, most of which lies at an elevation in excess of 2,200 m (7,218 ft). The park's jagged peaks form a spectacular backdrop, while alpine flowers carpet the plateau. Camping, hiking, horseback riding, cycling and seasonal wildlife viewing are just a |
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Van Dusen Botanical Gardens
5251 Oak Street at 37th Avenue, VAncouver |
| This 14-hectare former golf course has been transformed into an exquisite botanical garden. A series of stone pathways and wooden bridges ramble through various exological zones with appropriate plant life emphasized. Special exhibits include a children's garden with sculptured topiary, an Elizabethan-style hedge maze, and a collection of rhododendron, heathers and hollies. Gift shop and restaurant on site. |
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Vancouver Archives
1150 Chestnut Street, Vancouver |
| The city of Vancouver Archives, acquires, organizes, and preserves Vancouver's historical records, and makes the available to the widest possible audience. The Archives is located next to the H.R. MacMillan Planetarium. |
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Vancouver Art Gallery
750 Hornby Street, Vancouver |
| The Vancouver Art Gallery is the largest art gallery in Western Canada. Located in a magnificent heritage building, the Gallery is the focal point of downtown Vancouver. The Gallery presents a full range of groundbreaking contemporary artists and major historical masters. It is recognized internationally for its superior exhibitions and excellent interactive education programs and houses a permanent collection of |
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Vancouver Canadians
4601 Ontario Street
Ontario Street at 33rd Avenue, Vancouver |
| The Canadians are Vancouver’s team in the Triple-A Pacific Coast League, playing out of the Nat Bailey Stadium (Ontario St. at 33rd Ave.). Canadians, playing baseball (under various names) since 1952, are a farm team to the Oakland Athletics in the American League. Their regular season extends from June to September, and with reasonable-priced tickets, they are a perfect summer |
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Vancouver Canucks
800 Griffiths Way, Vancouver |
| Vancouver’s team in the National Hockey League has been a close Stanley Cup contender for several years. The season runs from September until April, plus playoffs. The team, begun in the 1970-71 season is now owned by Orca Bay Sports & Entertainment , which also owns its arena, General Motors Place. The team has played in the 18,422 seat GM |
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Vancouver Civic Theatres
Vancouver |
| Vancouver Civic Theatres is a department of the City of Vancouver, responsible for the operation of three facilities (The Vancouver Playhouse, The Orpheum, and The Queen Elizabeth Theatre) for live entertainment, the performing arts and public assembly. Our stages are home to a wide variety of wonderful arts and entertainment presentations throughout the year. Rock and pop concerts, drama, dance, |
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Vancouver Museum & Space Center
1100 Chestnut Street, Vancouver |
| As the Vancouver Museum enters its second century, it continues to serve as the custodian of Vancouver's history and as an integral part of what makes Vancouver such a marvellous place to live in or visit. The building is a unique monument to the city's heritage and the beautiful lawns and breathtaking view from Vanier Park complete your day's excursion. |
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Vancouver Whitecaps
1970 Pemberton Ave, North Vancouver |
| One of the most popular names and traditions in British Columbia professional sport history, the Vancouver Whitecaps are back, bringing the thrill of live soccer action to Burnaby's beautiful Swangard Stadium. Sporting their new "retro look" home jerseys, the Whitecaps will be challenging for a USL A-League championship this season. |
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Vanier Park
1100 Chestnut Street
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| Vanier Park is home to a variety of festivals and cultural activities, from Vancouver’s annual Children’s’ Festival to the summer Shakespeare series Bard on the Beach. It’s also where you’ll find three Vancouver attractions; the H.R. MacMillan Space Centre, the Vancouver Museum and the Vancouver Maritime Museum with its “on the water” exhibits and tours of the historic St. Roch, |
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Wasa Lake Provincial Park
Hwy 93 Cranbrook BC, Cranbrook |
| A large campground and day area with picnic facilities is available at Wasa Lake Provincial Park. There is a boat launch, and widemouth bass angling is available in Wasa Lake. Hiking trails lead to the wildlife viewing stations |
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