Vancouver , Whistler & Victoria a 10-Days Itinerary
Vancouver
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Nature abounds in Vancouver, where the Seawall skirts beaches and towering trees, then continues past gleaming skyscrapers and hip neighbourhoods surrounding the bustling downtown core. Ski, sail, bike or golf, then sample the culinary landscape at eclectic food trucks and easygoing-yet-sophisticated restaurants. From ramen to locally sourced seafood, menus are diverse and complemented by burgeoning craft distilleries and microbreweries. Sip and savour on the waterfront, beneath cherry blossoms
Nature abounds in Vancouver, where the Seawall skirts beaches and towering trees, then continues past gleaming skyscrapers and hip neighbourhoods surrounding the bustling downtown core. Ski, sail, bike or golf, then sample the culinary landscape at eclectic food trucks and easygoing-yet-sophisticated restaurants. From ramen to locally sourced seafood, menus are diverse and complemented by burgeoning craft distilleries and microbreweries. Sip and savour on the waterfront, beneath cherry blossoms
Day 1: Vancouver:
Cap off a visit to Vancouver with a jaunt along the winding Sea-to-Sky Highway. Drawing travellers from around the world for decades, this ocean-forest-and-mountain-lined route underwent a $600-million upgrade prior to the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics. Scenic as ever, it’s no wonder so many car commercials are filmed here.
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Must-stops along the way
After breakfast, set off for Stanley Park, an urban oasis that's home to beaches, outdoor pools, gardens, pitch and putt courses and 1,000-acres of natural beauty. The best way to explore the park is on two wheels, so grab your ride from Spokes Bicycle Rentals before you head into the lush rainforest canopy.
Whether you choose the trails that crisscross the park or the 10km of paved seawall that surrounds it, plan on photo stops at iconic locations like the totem poles, Prospect Point and the Lions Gate Bridge.
Experience de Foodie Culture
After enjoying the park, journey across False Creek to Granville Island. Once little more than industrial land, the island has been transformed into a cultural and culinary hub with artisan stalls and local producers at every turn.
Park your bikes and grab lunch from one of the vendors at the much-loved Granville Island Public Market, or opt for something more formal at one of the island's excellent restaurants. If you're looking for a gastronomical guide, try Vancouver Foodie Tours' Granville Island Market Tour, before heading to Vancouver Water Adventures to take your summer adventure to the water.
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Enjoy the Water
After returning your bikes take a short but scenic stroll to Coal Harbour to board your early evening Sea Vancouver tour. These fast, fun zodiac tours jet you across the water offering unparalleled views of the local scenery - complete with a few thrills for good measure.
Enjoy the warm evening by eating al fresco before soaking in the Theatre Under the Stars - a nightly musical performed in the very heart of Stanley Park.
Picnic in English Bay or Sunset Beach
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Day 1: Vancouver:
A WEST COAST KINDA MORNING
Today you'll explore Vancouver's North Shore with Westcoast Sightseeing's Grouse Mountain and Capilano Suspension Bridge tour. You'll be picked up from your hotel and whisked away to Capilano Suspension Bridge Park, an exhilarating outdoor experience that's been wowing guests since 1889.
Just a short ride from downtown, the park is a natural playground filled with outdoor attractions and educational tours. Next, you'll learn about Vancouver's most famous fish with a visit to the Capilano Salmon Hatchery, before a scenic Skyride gondola takes you high above the city to the very peak of Grouse Mountain.
AN ALPINE ADVENTURE
Enjoy a casual lunch at Altitudes Bistro or Lupins Café before enjoying an alpine adventure on the peak of Vancouver. Alongside stunning natural scenery there's regular lumberjack shows as well as an endless expanse of hiking trails just waiting to be explored. For many, the highlight is a visit with the mountain's two resident grizzly bears, Grinder and Coola, watching them in their habitat as they sleep, hunt, eat and play.
LIVE LIKE A LOCAL
Tonight you'll visit the cobblestone streets of Gastown, a historic neighbourhood that's the beating heart of the city. Beloved by visitors and locals alike, Water Street is lined with independent boutiques, galleries and great restaurants serving up craft beer and local cuisine. Nicli Antica Pizzeria and Pidgin are great choices, but stroll around and you're sure to find what you're hungry for.
