D.T. Posted September 25, 2012 Report Share Posted September 25, 2012 (edited) Looking for suggestions on what to do in Vancouver. It looks like I may get my scheduled workload complete tomorrow (Wednesday); therefore, I would have Thursday as a play day. I was thinking of heading up to Whistler and checking out the area, but that will only consume part of the day (I'm figuring 7 hours with the drive and sightseeing). What suggestions do you locals or others who have visited the area have for things that are on a Vancouver must-do list? PS - I'm staying near the airport, so I know I'll have to drive to get to most of the good stuff... Edited September 25, 2012 by D.T. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corey Posted September 26, 2012 Report Share Posted September 26, 2012 If you enjoy biking, try renting a DH bike and riding the lifts in Whistler. Super fun, and all trails are marked so that you can keep from getting in over your head. I think it cost around $200 for the rental and lift ticket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allee Posted September 26, 2012 Report Share Posted September 26, 2012 If you enjoy biking, try renting a DH bike and riding the lifts in Whistler. Super fun, and all trails are marked so that you can keep from getting in over your head. I think it cost around $200 for the rental and lift ticket. Just getting out of the airport area is going to take you half the day ... You'll easily kill the day heading up to Whistler. The Sea to Sky Highway by itself is well worth the drive. Stop in Squamish for coffee on the way up, and see if the climbers are out. The bike park is open, so you could rent a bike if you ride - the bike park is world famous for a reason. If that's not your thing, there's a ton of stuff in the adventure zone (ziplines, tree walks, climbing walls etc). And take the Peak to Peak for the sightseeing, and just to say that you've done it - hanging out 400 feet in the air over the valley is pretty damn cool. The hiking around there is spectacular, and this might be a great time to do it with the seasons changing and a dusting of snow. I can recommend the Lost Lake area, just watch out for the bikes. There's some great hiking maps on the internet. And for apres, score a prime seat in the GLC in the village for beers, and to watch the bikers hucking off the GLC drops. Even if you stay in Van you'll have fun. It's such a gorgeous, cosmopolitan city - just wander, get lost, and eat great food from cheap holes in the wall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExcelsiorTheFathead Posted September 26, 2012 Report Share Posted September 26, 2012 Visit Prior. Check their web site and call ahead. The downtown is pleasant and walkable; get a JapaDog. Granville Island Public Market. The Gulf of Georgia Cannery in Richmond is cool, as is the Chinese food in that town. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Gendzwill Posted September 26, 2012 Report Share Posted September 26, 2012 If it's a nice day, check out Stanley Park and go for a walk on the sea wall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueB Posted September 27, 2012 Report Share Posted September 27, 2012 (edited) Whistler is definitelly a full day... Vancouver... So much to do/see... Let's try: Downtown: Stenley Park, including Aquarium (maybe rent a bike close to the entrance to the park) Grenville Island Chinatown, Chineese Garden Gas Town Robson Street Vancouver Library (weird architecture) Ski/board shops at West 4th Canada Place Burnaby: Burnaby Mountain view point and restaurant Simon Fraser University North Shore: Lions Gate Bridge Forests/mountains of the North Shore Lynn Creek Valley and suspension bridge Capillano Suspension Bridge, Salmon Hatchery, Dam Grouse Mountain gondy Cypress Mountain view point (not to far up the Cypress Road) Deep Cove Lighthouse Park Horsehoe Bay Edgemont Village Dundrave, Ambleside Lonsdale Quay South: White Rock Steveston Village East: Sasamat Lake Buntzen Lake Port Moody Belcara Village, Belcara Regional Park (forest trail along the shore - prettiest in Van) Fort Langley, Zoo is in the same area ... Salmon fishing, if you're into that ... Eat sushi Eat Chineese food Eat Sockeye on cedar plank Drink coffee Buy some BC wines ... BlueB's or Scooby's garage :D Enjoy our beautifull city! Edited September 27, 2012 by BlueB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D.T. Posted September 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2012 Thanks for the input everyone! It's been a nice couple of days. Had dinner at Coast Resaurant on Tuesday - it was great. Went to Vij's Restaurant last night - best Indian food I've ever had. Sadly an ignorant bureaucrat made a mess of my plans, he turned what should have been 6 hours of work into 15.5 hours. Instead of having today to play and enjoy the sites, I worked until 3:30. Granted, that did not stop me from visiting Whistler. I'm sitting at Araxi enjoying an apr�s dinner espresso. The drive up was definitely worthwhile! Buy some BC wines I've definitely drank some great local wines this week! BlueB's or Scooby's garage :D Had I seen you your post before now, I would have hit you up! Enjoy our beautifull city! I have; I need to bring the wife up here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gtanner Posted October 8, 2012 Report Share Posted October 8, 2012 All reasons I just moved to North Vancouver!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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