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tripod for inspiring sunset photography. In Victoria the boardwalk around the
Inner
Harbour
encourages photographers to find different angles, whether it be kayakers
passinginfrontofthe
Fairmont Empress
orthe
Parliament Buildings
illuminated
at night.
Nature photographers will love the wilderness areas of
Vancouver Island,
es-
pecially the sparkling waterways of
Goldstream Provincial Park,
the towering
Douglas firs of
Cathedral Grove,
and the old-growth forests of
Strathcona Pro-
vincial Park.
The most exciting and unique subjects to photograph are
whales,
and
the best opportunities are on a whale-watching trip out of
Telegraph Cove.
Although photography is simplest when the weather is favorable, don't pass up
a morning basking in thick mist, whether it's the Vancouver skyline or a driftwood-
strewn west coast beach in
Pacific Rim National Park.
As bright sun illuminates
theskybehindthethickclouds,thefogbreaksapartgradually,andwhenitdoes,the
sun radiates like a spotlight, illuminating the sparkling dampness that clings briefly
to the landscape.
Fitting all of the best outdoor attractions within the region is impossible in one week, so
thisitineraryfocusesonthemostvariedexperiences.Iassumethatasanaturelover,you're
an early riser. You'll need to be, because this is a full week's worth of fun—with a special
reward to wind up the trip.
Day 1
After checking into your Vancouver accommodation, rent a bike to explore
Stanley Park.
Ride around the seawall and time your tour to end with dinner at one of the many restaur-
ants along Denman Street.
Day 2
Cross
Lions Gate Bridge
and take a morning stroll through
Capilano River Regional
Park.
Choose the Grouse Mountain Skyride or a hike in Cypress Provincial Park, before
heading for Whistler, a 90-minute drive north along Highway 99. Go canoeing on Alta
Lake, and then enjoy dinner and a drink in
Whistler Village.
