The city of Vancouver deserves a good hard look of a minimum of three days. The first one will be dedicated to the city centre and its attractions, the second to the discovery of beaches, parks and multicultural neighbourhoods in the city. A getaway in North Vancouver will end this flash trip on a more active and natural note.
Day 1: Waterfront, a dynamic city centre
Day 2: Seaside and Kitsilano, beach side
Day 3: Grouse mountain, along the river
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Head to Waterfront Station, the Skytrain (metro) lines' terminal in the city centre. From there, you can reach the nerve centre of tourism in Vancouver with the Canada Place Convention Centre, the departure of the city tours on a bus, the walk along the marina and the historic neighbourhood of Gastown. Those who do not have time to visit Stanley Park on foot can follow the bicycle path of Seawall along the waterfront by bicycle or on roller skates. You can picnic in the park at the foot of the aboriginal totems before heading to Vancouver Lookout, a panoramic tower with a stunning view of the buildings of the city centre, the surrounding mountains and the Pacific Ocean. In case of a rainy day, take a shelter at the Art Gallery or the Bill Reid Gallery, two art museums that highlight Amerindian culture and crafts. A dinner in a pub or a restaurant in the trendy Yaletown district will beautifully end your day!
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Sunscreen is required this day for a stroll on the beaches and in the most beautiful parks of the city. You can leave Burrard Bridge and walk to Vancouver Museum in Vanier Park. Superb views of the city centre and the mountains as a background. On foot or by bike, the Seaside bike path leads to the popular Kitsilano beach and its seawater swimming pool. It may be interesting to take the 99 bus on Broadway to the campus of the University of British Columbia and its famous Museum of Anthropology, a must for lovers of Aboriginal art. Do not miss the sunset from the beach of Pacific Spirit Regional Park
After Skytrain, bus and bike, do not miss a trip aboard Seabus, a shuttle that transports passengers from the city centre (Waterfront) to the North Vancouver landing, beyond Burrard Inlet. Once on land, you can take public transportation to go to the Grouse Mountain resort and attend a lumberjack show, at the Capilano Suspension Bridge that allows you to walk to the summit of the canopy or Lynn Canyon Park for a walk along a river with emerald-colour waters. Those who want to try a sea kayak tour can take the car to Deep Cove, the favourite place of the Vancouver's residents for water activities.
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