Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
especially along the shoreline of Kitsilano. Why not join the locals at the Jericho Sail-
ing Centre (
Click here
)
to find out what's available.
NEED TO KNOW
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Connect with Vancouver's urban bike scene at
www.bikehub.ca
.
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For information on area mountain biking, visit the North Shore Mountain Biking
Association's website (
www.nsmb.com
)
.
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For a wide range of local hiking trails (plus maps), see
»
Vancouver's full array of parks and recreation facilities are detailed at
»
For gear and equipment rentals (plus info on local outdoorsy events), see
Sports & Activities by Neighborhood
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Downtown & West End
Home to Vancouver's top green space and Stanley Park
Seawall.
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Kitsilano & University of British Columbia (UBC)
Kits is the center of local waters-
ports.
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North Shore
Skiing and mountain-biking central.
Lonely Planet's Top Choices
Stanley Park Seawall
Breathtakingly scenic walking, jogging and cycling trail.
Grouse Grind
Steep rite-of-passage hiking trail.
Cypress Mountain
Local-favorite ski and snowboard area.
Ecomarine Paddlesport Centres
Perfect sunset paddling activity on False Creek.
Mt Seymour
Ideal mountain-biking terrain.
Best Places to Ski
Grouse Mountain
Popular and busy, especially for night skiing.