Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
University
of British Columbia
A mix of historic and modern
architecture, the buildings of BC's
oldest university are complement-
ed by diverse gardens. The cam-
pus offers fantastic views across
the Strait of Georgia. At the
renowned Museum of Anthropol-
ogy
(see p34)
, visit the First
Nations Longhouse, constructed
in traditional Coast Salish style in
1993, to admire its four carved
houseposts and two carved roof
beam ends. The huge Pacific
Spirit Regional Park
(see p88)
draws many visitors.
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Map A2
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604 822 2211
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www.ubc.ca
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First
Nations Longhouse: 1985 West Mall
Modern fountain, Lonsdale Quay
North Vancouver
North Vancouver is a busy
North Shore city of more than
126,000 residents. Take the
scenic SeaBus ride across
Burrard Inlet. Disembark at
Lonsdale Quay, a public market
selling fresh produce, meats,
and baked goods, as well as
handmade jewelry and crafts.
Grab a takeaway from the food
court and head for the outdoor
seating area. Lynn Canyon Park
boasts its own suspension
bridge, spanning the dramatic
canyon, 165 ft (50 m) above
Lynn Creek, as well as 40
types of moss and 100-year-old
Douglas firs. Stop in at the Ecol-
ogy Centre to view the displays
and films, and get details on
park tours and trails
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Map B1
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Lynn Canyon Park: at the end of
Peters Rd, Lynn Valley
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Lynn Canyon
Ecology Centre: 604 981 3103
Capilano Suspension
Bridge and Park
This North Vancouver park has
been around since 1888. Its sus-
pension bridge sways 230 ft
(70 m) above the Capilano River
(see pp14-15).
Whistler
Two mountains, Whistler and
Blackcomb, rise side by side at
the resort town of Whistler. Enjoy
views of the four villages and sur-
rounding mountains and valleys
year round, fog and snow allow-
ing, by way of gondolas and lift
chairs
(see pp28-31)
.
Skier enjoying the view, Whistler Mountain
The Baden-Powell hiking trail stretches from Horseshoe Bay
(see p86)
to Deep Cove, and runs through Lynn Canyon Park
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