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Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden adds
color to Chinatown.
Cyclists rest underneath a tree in Stanley Park.
DAY 3
To get out into nature, take your pick from the following
North Shore
attractions: Capil-
ano Suspension Bridge, Grouse Mountain Skyride, or hiking in Cypress Provincial Park.
Or for a day of recreation in the city, rent a bike and follow the seawall around forested
Stanley Park
to the regal beachside suburb English Bay. Take lunch at the
Teahouse in
Stanley Park
or one of the many good beachside eateries. Then make the short hop back
to
Robson Street
to return the bike. Spend the afternoon at your leisure—shopping on
urbane Robson Street, visiting the Vancouver Art Gallery, or taking the elevator to Van-
couverLookoutforsweepingcityviews.Backatstreetlevel,makereservationsfordinner
at the
Water Street Café
in Gastown.
Excursion to Whistler
Ski and snowboard enthusiasts will want to head 90 minutes north along Highway 99 to
Whistler
fordownhilladventure,especiallyinwinter.Whatevertheseason,youcantakea
few turns on always icy
Horstman Glacier,
accessible via lift up
Blackcomb Mountain.
There are plenty of other recreation options as well. Go mountain biking on the lift-served
slopes or go canoeing on
Alta Lake.
Take advantage of Whistler's excellent selection of
restaurants and accommodations for an overnight stay.
Victoria
DAY 4
Drive south along Highway 99 for 20 minutes to reach Richmond. From there, head out
to the historical fishing village of
Steveston
for lunch at one of the harborfront cafés.
This will give you plenty of time to catch a midafternoon ferry ride to the city of Vict-
oria on Vancouver Island. You'll arrive in
Victoria
after the last of the bus tours have
left
Butchart Gardens
—a perfect time to visit this famous attraction. Choose a restaurant
with water views for dinner (the
Flying Otter Grill
is a personal favorite).
DAY 5
Today is a walking day, so leave your vehicle at your accommodation and make your way
to Victoria's
Inner Harbour,
wandering through the
Fairmont Empress
and strolling
along the busy promenade. For its modern interpretation of natural and human history, the
Royal BC Museum
is a must-see. It's possible to spend a full day at this wonderful fa-
cility.
Barb's Place,
built on a floating wharf, is the perfect place for enjoying fish and
