Vancouver in late August
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Vancouver in late August
Hi, I am planning a weeks trip to Vancouver in late August and wondered if there was anything specific I need/should do at that time of the year?
I have already planned to do a day trip to Vancouver Island and possibly one up to Whistler also. Is it easy getting around Vancouver itself? Places to avoid? Places to definitely go?
Any tips & tricks would be greatly appreciated
Thanks
I have already planned to do a day trip to Vancouver Island and possibly one up to Whistler also. Is it easy getting around Vancouver itself? Places to avoid? Places to definitely go?
Any tips & tricks would be greatly appreciated
Thanks
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<I>"Places to definitely go?</I>"
The main attractions here are excellent food with an Asian bent <I>(too many to mention see Chowhound for details)</i> and the outdoors.
In August Whale watching should be outstanding there are a number of companies leaving from downtown and some from the village of Steveston-a shuttle ride away but a shorter ride to the Orcas.
http://www.vancouverwhalewatch.com/
<i>"Is it easy getting around Vancouver itself?"</I>
Yes it's a snap-transit is cheap & pretty much ubiquitous-downtown is very walkable and safe as houses.
http://www.translink.ca/
<I>"Places to avoid?"</I>
No worries there although I do think that spending time in any museum but the Anthropology Museum @ UBC is a tragic waste of time in such a beautiful place.
http://moa.ubc.ca/
The main attractions here are excellent food with an Asian bent <I>(too many to mention see Chowhound for details)</i> and the outdoors.
In August Whale watching should be outstanding there are a number of companies leaving from downtown and some from the village of Steveston-a shuttle ride away but a shorter ride to the Orcas.
http://www.vancouverwhalewatch.com/
<i>"Is it easy getting around Vancouver itself?"</I>
Yes it's a snap-transit is cheap & pretty much ubiquitous-downtown is very walkable and safe as houses.
http://www.translink.ca/
<I>"Places to avoid?"</I>
No worries there although I do think that spending time in any museum but the Anthropology Museum @ UBC is a tragic waste of time in such a beautiful place.
http://moa.ubc.ca/
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I recommend the following in Vancouver:
- Stanley Park (world's largest urban park, far bigger than NYC's famous Central Park)
- The Bloedel Floral Conservatory (Massive dome that keeps a small area in Queen Elizabeth Park under tropical conditions, full of exotic plants, birds, and animals)
- Reifel Bird Sanctuary (huge bird sanctuary located in Delta, ~45 minutes drive from Vancouver)
- Stanley Park (world's largest urban park, far bigger than NYC's famous Central Park)
- The Bloedel Floral Conservatory (Massive dome that keeps a small area in Queen Elizabeth Park under tropical conditions, full of exotic plants, birds, and animals)
- Reifel Bird Sanctuary (huge bird sanctuary located in Delta, ~45 minutes drive from Vancouver)
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You mention a day trip to Vancouver Island. Please plan at least an overnighter as you'll be spending about 6 hours roundtrip in transit on the ferries.
VI is very large (6-7 hrs driving time from Victoria to Port Hardy)so be specific about your destination - eg - Victoria or Parksville/Qualicum Beach.
Beautiful island - the REAL Big Island - Aloha!
VI is very large (6-7 hrs driving time from Victoria to Port Hardy)so be specific about your destination - eg - Victoria or Parksville/Qualicum Beach.
Beautiful island - the REAL Big Island - Aloha!