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era, five others in various states of disrepair, and a variety of interesting wooden ves-
sels. Another interesting Steveston attraction is
Steveston Museum
(3811 Moncton St.,
604/718-8439, 9:30am-5pm Mon.-Sat., noon-4pm, Sun., donation), in the old Royal Bank
building, which profiles local history through displays such as a reconstructed general
store. At the west end of Moncton Street is
Garry Point Park,
a windswept piece of land
jutting into the Strait of Georgia, with views extending to the Southern Gulf Islands.
Naturally, seafood is the specialty at harbor front restaurants, all with outdoor tables.
The most casual option is a take-out meal from
Sockeye City Grill
(Fisherman's Wharf,
BayviewSt.,604/275-6790);orderatthewindowandspreadoutyourfeastonthewharfor
dock. Sockeye City also has a long row of outdoor tables for eat-in guests, as does
Shady
Island Seafood
(Fisherman's Wharf, 3800 Bayview St., 604/275-6587). In both cases, a
steaming bowl of clam chowder followed by a grilled filet of salmon will set you back
around $30.
To get to Steveston, take Highway 99 to the Steveston Highway exit, then head west,
passing by a magnificent Buddhist temple. Town center is south from the Steveston High-
way along the No. 1 Road.
Accommodations
Thefollowing accommodations aregoodchoices forthosevisitors whoarrive late atnight
or have an early departure from the international airport. Also, if you arrive in Vancouver
and want to head straight over to Vancouver Island, staying in this vicinity saves an un-
necessary trip into downtown. All accommodations detailed in this section offer compli-
mentary airport shuttles.
$100-150
The
Coast Vancouver Airport Hotel
(1041 SW Marine Dr., 604/263-1555 or 800/
716-6199,
www.coasthotels.com
, from $139 s or d) lies farther from the airport (toward
the city) than the rest of the lodgings, but with free airport transfers, free long-term park-
ing, and in-house dining, it is still aimed directly at airport travelers. No surprises with the
rooms here; each has modern decor, a work desk, ironing facility, coffeemaker, and free
local calls. Other amenities include a fitness center, sports bar, and family restaurant. In-
stead of paying the rack rate, inquire about the Coast's many packages suited to arriving
and departing air passengers, such as $129 for a single or double room including breakfast
and seven days' parking.
Located3kilometers(1.9miles)fromtheairport,the
Holiday Inn Express Vancouver
Airport
(9351 Bridgeport Rd., 604/273-8080 or 877/660-8550,
www.ihg.com
,
$149 s or
