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Stepping back into nostalgic yesteryear Vancouver at Vanier Park's
Museum of
Strolling (or jogging) the fern-lined, tree-shaded trails in
Pacific Spirit Regional
Explore Kitsilano & UBC
Kitsilano and UBC occupy the same peninsula, but you'll hit Kits first when traveling
from downtown. The number 4 bus will take you along West 4th Ave, which is Kitsil-
ano's best shopping district (especially on the stretch west of Cypress St). Walk five
blocks north from West 4th and you'll come to Broadway, the other main Kitsilano
thoroughfare. West of Trafalgar St this major Vancouver artery takes on a village-like
ambience and is well stocked with restaurants and stores (including some excellent
bookshops). A fun fusion of groovy patchouli and slick retail therapy, Kits is great for a
spot of easy urban exploring - add the three museums in Vanier Park plus dinner on
West 4th and you'll have a full day out.
From Kits, you can hop back on a westbound-bus (4, 9 or 99B-Line) and you'll soon
arrive at the end of the peninsula on the sprawling UBC campus. An excellent half-day
hangout, UBC has some great attractions, including museums, galleries and ornamental
gardens. It's also a tranquil break from the busy downtown streets and there are live
music and theater venues here if you fancy extending your visit - there are plenty of
buses to and from UBC's main bus loop to get you back downtown.
Don't forget the beaches here, either: the peninsula is lined with great sandy spots,
from summertime-packed Kits Beach to UBC's naturist Wreck Beach.
Local Life
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Hangouts
On languid summer days, everyone in Vancouver seems to be soaking up
the rays at Kitsilano Beach (
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)
. Arrive early to find a good spot.
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Sunsets
Snagging a perch and watching the multi-hued evening sky from the Galley
Patio & Grill (
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)
is a popular Kits-area pastime.
