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Some Summer Attractions in VancouverFalse Creek
In 1859 a British surveyor discovered that a centuries-old fishing settlement
that he was interested in, did not connect to Vancouver's inner harbour. He
was so disappointed with his discovery that he dismissed the area as a "false
creek". Today it is lined with wonderful restaurants and waterfront condominiums
on the downtown/Yaletown side, and the fabulous markets, marinas and shops of
Granville Island on the other.
Yaletown
Yaletown previously was known as a warehouse district without much to draw people
in other than business. During the dotcom boom of the late 90s, Yaletown began
to be transformed into the hub of emerging high-tech companies. It quickly became
the place to work, live and eat, with restaurants, coffee shops, nightclubs
and condos developing at an intense rate! Now Yaletown is a bustling community
with fantastic amenities, activities and sights.
Stanley Park
Stanley Park is truly a walker's paradise right in the heart of the city. It's
one of the largest urban parks in North America, with 400 hectares (1000 acres)
of woodlands, gardens, flowers, trails, lakes, beaches and wildlife.
Granville Island
Known for its public markets, fresh bakeries and unique stores, you can spend
an entire day exploring all that this area has to offer. After checking out
all the wonderful foods and fares of the market, navigate your way through the
narrow roads and lanes of Granville Island, stopping to go through book stores,
art exhibits, the Kids Only centre and head to the walking paths along the water.
Point Grey
Imagine a place where parks and green spaces are plenty, where picturesque streets
of "fairy tale" homes are lined with Oak and Fir, where yacht clubs,
breathtaking views and quaint shops are commonplace. Arguably the loveliest
in the city, the Point Grey community is certainly quintessential Vancouver.
University of British Columbia
UBC can seem like a city unto itself. The campus stretches 402 hectares, flanked
by the picturesque University Endowment Lands community and the Pacific Spirit
Regional Park forested parklands.
West Vancouver Seawall
The West Vancouver Seawall starts at beautiful Ambleside Park in West Vancouver,
across the Lions Gate Bridge, about 20 minutes from downtown. The Seawall runs
from the Park to the community of Dundrave.
Capilano River - North Vancouver Trails
The Capilano River runs from the base of Grouse Mountain at the Cleveland Dam,
down through North Vancouver into the Pacific by the Park Royal shopping centre,
Ambleside Park and underneath the Lions Gate Bridge. Along the river there are
many outstanding walking and hiking paths.
Seymour Conservation Reserve
The Seymour Conservation Reserve provides a fantastic walk or hike - depending
on your interest and abilities. Find out more about this amazing area on the
North Shore by seeing our Seymour Conservation Reserve page in the Day Trip
section.
Local Mountain Trails
Mostly known for skiing, the three local mountains of Vancouver - Cypress, Grouse
and Seymour - all offer excellent walking and hiking trails in the Spring and
Summer months. Varying levels and lengths are available and each mountain provides
well marked trails and information from their customer service centres.
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