Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Science World
Science comes alive inside
the dome-shaped Science World.
Hands-on exhibits capture the
imaginations of all ages, with fresh
approaches to science in all its
dimensions
(see pp22-3)
.
Granville Island
The popular island on False Creek
is a bustling mix of shops, galleries,
restaurants, and theaters - fun both
to visit and explore
(see pp20-21)
.
Royal British
Columbia Museum
A wonderful museum, confi-
dently portraying BC's history
and natural assets in creative
galleries
(see pp24-5)
.
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Vancouver
Harbour
Portside
Park
Long Beach Area
Spectacular scenery
dominates the Long Beach
area on Vancouver Island's
West Coast. Wild Pacific
shores and rare old-growth
forests make the region
the perfect destination to
experience the essence of
rugged BC
(see pp26-7)
.
Downtown
Gastown
5
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VICTORY
SQUARE
ROBSON
SQUARE
Chinatown
LIBRARY
SQUARE
GEORGIA VIADUCT
Yaletown
Creekside
Park
Thornton
Park
7
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False Creek
Coopers'
Park
David
Lam
Park
500
yards
0
meters
500
False Creek
Charleson
Park
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Whistler
Campbell
River
Garibaldi
Powell
River
BRITISH
COLUMBIA
Brackendale
Squamish
Gold
River
Tex
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a
Isl
a
nd
Courtenay
Whistler
Ideal for a day-trip or a
longer visit, Whistler is an
upscale resort a scenic three-
hour drive north from Vancou-
ver. Two mountains tower over
alpine-style resort villages.
Skiers abound here but count-
less other year-round activities
ensure Whistler has something
for everyone
(see pp28-31)
.
Sechelt
Qualicum
Beach
3
Horseshoe
Bay
Port
Alberni
Parksville
Vancouver
Langley
Nanaimo
Ladysmith
Tofino
9
Tsawwassen
Lake
Cowichan
Duncan
Ucluelt
Bamfield
Honeymoon
Bay
Sidney
Clo-ose
U.S.A.
Pacific
Ocean
Port Renfrew
8
Victoria
Sooke
60
miles
0
km
60
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