Travel Reference
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ally the Greater Vancouver Artists' Gallery, this small, off-the-beaten-path art space
transformed itself into an independent gallery in 1996, and moved to a crisp, purpose-
built facility a few years later. The gallery focuses on a wide range of modern art, and
photography is particularly well represented here. Exhibitions are ever-changing, and
include local and international artists. Check the gallery's website for events and open-
ings.
Regular, free curator and artist talks are also held here.
West End
STANLEY PARK
PARK
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ENGLISH BAY BEACH
BEACH
(cnr of Denman St & Beach Ave; 5)
Wandering south on Denman St, you'll spot a clutch
of palm trees ahead announcing one of Canada's best urban beaches. Then you'll see
Vancouver's most popular public artwork: a series of oversized laughing figures that
makes everyone smile. There's a party atmosphere here in summer as locals catch rays
and busker shows…or just ogle the volleyballers prancing around on the sand.
Be sure to snap a few photos of the beach's towering
inukshuk
(Inuit sculpture),
south of the main area, or just continue along the seawall into neighboring Stanley
Park. The beach is a popular (but crowded) spot to catch the annual Celebration of
Light fireworks festival, and it's also where the city's annual Polar Bear Swim takes
place on 1 January.
ROEDDE HOUSE MUSEUM
MUSEUM
(
www.roeddehouse.org
;
1415 Barclay St; admission $5; 1-4pm Tue-Fri & Sun; 5)
For a
glimpse of what the West End looked like before the apartment blocks arrived, drop by
this handsome 1893 Queen Anne-style mansion, now a lovingly preserved museum.
Designed by infamous British Columbia (BC) architect Francis Rattenbury, the house is
packed with antiques and the garden is planted in period style. Sunday entry includes
tour, tea and cookies for just $8.
