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This region offers a diverse range of world class cultural, recreational, natural and wildlife attractions year-round. Our scenic location between ocean and mountains enables a spectacular range of visitor experience, and we invite you to encounter ALL that Vancouver, Coast & Mountains has to offer. From internationally acclaimed entertainment and attractions in Metro Vancouver, kayaking, hiking or boating on our famed Sunshine Coast, driving through Sea to Sky Country with its scenes of glacier carved peaks and waterfalls on your way to Whistler Resort or enjoying the rich history and thrilling adventure of Mighty Fraser Country.

Featured Activities & Attractions:

Metro Vancouver
Sea to Sky Country

Sunshine Coast
Mighty Fraser Country

Metro Vancouver
Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival
Exciting, professional Shakespeare productions staged in open-ended tents on the waterfront against a magnificent backdrop of mountains, sea and sky. Vanier Park is minutes from the downtown core. May 29 - Sept 21, 2008: TWELFTH NIGHT, KING LEAR, THE TEMPEST & TITUS ANDRONICUS.
info@bardonthebeach.org
www.bardonthebeach.org

Canada Place, Vancouver BCCanada Place
Located in the heart of Vancouver’s downtown harbour front, Canada Place with its five white sails is the inspiring national landmark welcoming residents, visitors and ships to the West Coast. Canada Place is home to several dynamic organizations and annual community events.
events@canadaplace.ca
www.canadaplace.ca

Festival Vancouver, Vancouver BCFestival Vancouver
Top classical, jazz and world musicians perform in over 50 concerts every August at this eclectic international summer music festival in Vancouver. 2007 headliners included vocal wizard Bobby McFerrin, superb soprano Measha Brueggergosman and tenor Richard Margison, Grammy Award-winning L.A. Guitar Quartet, the Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra (traditional Chinese instruments) and more!
www.festivalvancouver.ca

Space Centre, Vancouver BCH.R. MacMillan Space Centre (Vancouver)
Astronauts aren’t the only ones who get to experience the marvel of space travel. The H.R. MacMillan Space Centre and Planetarium is Vancouver’s guide to the Universe! Live interactive science presentations, unique space-themed exhibits and star shows. Open year round. Located at 1100 Chestnut in Vancouver’s beautiful Vanier Park. ekorstrom@spacecentre.ca
www.spacecentre.ca

Vancouver Lookout, Vancouver BCVancouver Lookout
Come see why Vancouver is ranked one of the most beautiful cities in the world from 181 metres above sea level. The Vancouver Lookout provides guests with a spectacular 360º view of the city, dramatic North Shore Mountains and the bustling port, truly a urban to nature experience. With a same-day return ticket, enjoy the view by day and by night. Our friendly and knowledgeable staff can be your guide to the city and the must-see and must-do activities while you are here. Let us show you how to enjoy the city.
info@vancouverlookout.com
www.vancouverlookout.com


West Coast Chocolate Festival, Vancouver BCWest Coast Chocolate Festival
West Coast Chocolate Festival….for the senses and the soul… unique events celebrating the magic of chocolate and all that it inspires ... expert-led pairing events, winemaker's dinner, chocolate factory tours, chocolates of origin sampling, custom events available. October, 2008. Coquitlam, Port Moody and Port Coquitlam
info@chocolatefestival.ca
www.chocolatefestival.ca

VanDusen Botanical Gardens (Vancouver)
sharon.brown@vancouver.ca
www.vandusengarden.org

Sea to Sky Country
Squamish Days Logger Sports, BCSquamish Days Logger Sports
The Squamish Days Festival is celebrating its 50th anniversary! This four-day community festival celebrates Squamish’s rich history and community spirit – with events for the whole family. Check out the music, dancing, children’s events, parade, 10km run, pancake breakfast, wacky bed races, and the premier Loggers Sports Show in North America.
celebrate@squamishdays.org
www.squamishdays.org

First Nations cultural experiences, Lillooet BCSt’át’imc Cultural Experiences
Replica s7istken (pit-house), story performance around fire, meals featuring traditional foods. Interpretative walks - spawning channel bird watching, traditional plant use, St’át’imc fishing rocks and methods, wind-dried salmon, s7istken archaeological site. Boat excursions - wildlife and mountains: picnic, pictographs, stories, songs. All within 15 minutes of Lillooet.
uslcestours@yahoo.ca
www.uslces.org

BC Museum of Mining (Britannia Beach)
general@bcmuseumofmining.org
www.bcmuseumofmining.org


Sewell’s Marina Sea Safari (Horseshoe Bay)
info@sewellsmarina.com
www.sewellsmarina.com


West Coast Railway Heritage Park (Squamish)
park@wcra.org
www.wcra.org

Ziptrek Ecotours (Whistler)
webres@ziptrek.com
www.ziptrek.com

Sunshine Coast

Artworks Tours, Gibsons, Sunshine Coast BCArtworks Tours (Gibsons)
Providing unique Art Tours and Cultural Gateways to the Sunshine Coast. Whether planning a day trip or overnight excursion we can personally guide you, while you relax as we visit Artists Studios, Galleries, Museums or Private Gardens. Customized itineraries to suit your interests, can include delicious lunches, as well as local commentary of this scenic area.
artworkstours@telus.net
www.destinationsunshinecoast.com


Powell River Sea Kayak (Powell River)
info@bcseakayak.com
www.bcseakayak.com

Sunshine Coast Tours (Egmont)

info@SunshineCoastTours.bc.ca
www.SunshineCoastTours.bc.ca

Mighty Fraser Country
Hells Gate Airtram, Mighty Fraser Country BCHell’s Gate Airtram (Fraser Canyon)
Hell’s Gate Airtram is located in the scenic Fraser Canyon, 2 1/2 hours east of Vancouver on the #1 Hwy. Ride in comfort over wild white water to this beautiful landscaped historic site. Full facilities for groups including: restaurant, gift shops, fudge factory, ice cream parlour, education center, gold panning, observation decks and suspension bridge. Open daily mid April to mid October.
mckinney@hellsgateairtram.com
www.hellsgateairtram.com

Fort Langley National Historic Site (Ft. Langley)
fort.langley@pc.gc.ca
www.pc.gc.ca/lhn-nhs/bc/langley/index_e.asp


Minter Gardens (Chilliwack)
mail@mintergardens.com
www.mintergardens.com

Power House at Stave Falls (Mission)
sharon.vallance@bchydro.com
www.bchydro.com/stavefalls

 

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