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major rock concerts and consumer shows, it hosted the opening and closing ceremonies
for Vancouver's 2010 Winter Olympic Games. Head into the Sports Hall of Fame and
Museum to find out more about the Games.
CANADIAN DOLLARS
Prices in this chapter are in Canadian dollars ($), except where US dollars (US$)
are indicated.
Stanley Park
This magnificent 404-hectare park combines excellent attractions with a mystical natural
aura. Don't miss a stroll or cycle (rentals near the W Georgia St entrance) around the
breathtaking 8.8km seawall.
Lost Lagoon
LAKE
(
www.stanleyparkecology.ca
; 19)
This rustic area near the park's entrance was originally
part of Coal Harbour. But after a causeway was built in 1916, the new body of water
transformed itself into a freshwater lake. Today it's a nature sanctuary - keep your eyes
peeled for beady-eyed blue herons - and its perimeter pathway is a favored stroll for
nature-huggers.
The excellent
Lost Lagoon Nature House
provides exhibits and illumination on the
park's wildlife, history and ecology.
Miniature Railway
MINIATURE RAILWAY
(adult/child from $5; hours vary; 19)
This replica of the first passenger rail service
that rolled into Vancouver in 1887 is a firm family favorite. It assumes three popular in-
carnations during the year: in summer, the trundle through the trees has a First Nations
theme; it's dressed up for ghost fans at Halloween; and from late November it becomes a
Christmas-decorated trundle.
Prices and hours vary depending on the theme and time of year.
Vancouver Aquarium
AQUARIUM
( 604-659-3474;
www.vanaqua.org
;
845 Avison Way; Jul & Aug adult/child $27/17;
9:30am-6pm;
;
19)
Stanley Park's biggest draw, the aquarium is home to 9000 water-
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