Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
WORTH A DETOUR
BURNABY
Immediately east of Vancouver via Hastings St, Burnaby - the birthplace of Mi-
chael J Fox, no less - is a no-frills residential suburb with an elongated strip-mall
feel. Luckily, there are a handful of attractions to keep you away from the shops.
Check in with
Tourism Burnaby
(
604-419-0377;
www.tourismburnaby.com
)
for tips and
information.
Nestled among Burnaby's labyrinth of residential side streets, tranquil
Deer
Lake Park
( dawn-dusk)
is crisscrossed with verdant meadow and waterfront
walks, and also offers boat rentals. Nearby, the popular
Burnaby Village Museum
the atmosphere of a British Columbia (BC) pioneer town, with replica homes and
businesses of the time and a wonderfully restored 1912 carousel. Entry to the mu-
seum is half-price on Tuesdays and it's also open off-season for special Christ-
mas and Halloween displays.
is the Lower Mainland's second main campus community. Visitor attractions here
include the
Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology
(
10am-4pm Mon-Fri)
F
and the
SFU Gallery
( 10am-4pm Tue-Fri, noon-5pm Sat)
F
.
Burnaby is a 20-minute SkyTrain hop from downtown Vancouver - alight at
Metrotown Station for bus connections throughout Burnaby.
Southern Gulf Islands
Explore
When Canadians refer to BC as 'lotusland,' the Gulf Islands are really what they're
thinking about. Languidly strung between the mainland and Vancouver Island, Salt
Spring, Galiano, Mayne, Saturna and the North and South Penders are the natural re-
treat of choice for Vancouverites and in-the-know visitors looking for some extra tran-
quillity during their stay. Combining a mild climate, gentle natural beauty and an infec-
tious, laid-back ambience, these small communities seem remote but are generally easy
to access from the mainland by ferry. The most popular destination for day-trippers is
Salt Spring (best accessed by floatplane), while Galiano (best accessed by boat) is also
