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Gourmet Tour by Vancouver Foodie Tours is arguably the best. Your engaging host will
lead you on a diverse sample-heavy stroll around downtown, taking in tastings at
Chinese, Japanese and gourmet-sandwich joints, plus a wine tasting and a finale finish at
the city's best gelato shop.
Harbour Cruises
BOAT TOUR
( 800-663-1500, 604-688-7246;
www.boatcruises.com
;
Denman St; adult/child $30/10;
May-Oct)
View the city - and some unexpected wildlife - from the water on a 75-minute
narrated harbor tour, weaving past Stanley Park, Lions Gate Bridge and the North Shore
mountains. There's also a 2½-hour sunset dinner cruise (adult/child $79/69) with West
Coast cuisine (ie salmon) and live music.
SAVE YOUR DOSH
The
Vanier Park Explore Pass
costs $30/24 per adult/child and covers entry to the
Museum of Vancouver, the Vancouver Maritime Museum and the HR MacMillan
Space Centre. It's available at each of the three attractions and can save you
around $10 on individual adult entry. You can also save with the
UBC Museums and
Gardens Pass
. It costs $33/28 per adult/child and includes entry to the Museum of
Anthropology, the Botanical Garden, the Nitobe Memorial Garden and the Beaty
Biodiversity Museum. Available at any of these attractions, it also includes dis-
counts for the Greenheart Canopy Walkway, plus deals on campus parking, dining
and shopping.
Festivals & Events
Chinese New Year
CULTURE
Jan or Feb)
Festive kaleidoscope of dancing, parades and
great food.
Vancouver International Wine Festival
WINE
late Mar)
The city's oldest and best annual wine celebration.
Vancouver Craft Beer Week
BEER
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