This popular beach is close to everything: cafes, bars, an indoor pool, the vibrant West End and all of downtown. Just blocks away from the daily grind of business, this sandy strip attracts sun-worshipers each sunny day. It is located along the Seawall, so take a picturesque stroll after enjoying the rays. Home of the January Polar Bear Swim and the popular Symphony of Fire fireworks display. Concession stands, changing rooms and showers are available.
Offering a beautiful and a large campus, Kwantlen Polytechnic University, has a wide range of certified and world class courses to offer its students. Some of the areas in which these courses are available include business, health, horticulture, humanity and social sciences. Apart from studies, this place also proves to be a real fun place to be at with several events taking place throughout the year. To know more about this college, please check the website.
Get a taste of Vancouver through the eyes and experience of reputable Vancouver Food Tour. The experts employed at Vancouver Food Tour are not just happy-go-lucky guides; they are in fact expert food & beer enthusiasts who not only have an appetite for good old British Colombian food but also the history of Gaston. The tour promises to take you on a journey you could not have fathomed to be so fascinating, earlier. A sane advice would be to turn up hungry as this food & wine expedition will have you consume Lobster Mac & Cheese, Oatmeal stout and chocolate & Maple syrup tastings and more
Vancouver's Queen Elizabeth Park is a myriad of awe-inspiring sights rolled into one. This verdant retreat is the crown jewel of Vancouver's urban landscape, perched at the city's highest point, in full view of the North Shore Mountains and the city itself. The park is a diverse tapestry of luxuriant spaces, each a cornucopia of delights. At the Quarry Garden, the former wasteland has been transformed into a lush garden complete with a babbling brook and cascading waterfall, while the Rose Garden abounds in variously hued floral displays. Nearby, the Arboretum shelters a collection of native and exotic trees, interspersed with sculptures and public art by the likes of Henry Moore. The Dancing Fountain is another popular feature, as is the Painters' Corner where local artists can be seen working on picturesque landscapes, their original artwork on display. For the more actively inclined, the park also features sports facilities like tennis courts, mini-golf and lawn bowling.
This park is considered one of the most ideal places to have a picnic. Built in 1912, Point Atkinson Lighthouse is a wilderness area close to the West Vancouver city center. Easily accessible by car and public transit, it is a favorite day hiking spot. The park trails take you through huge Douglas firs, rocky cliffs and a granite shoreline. Be on the lookout for the bald eagles that nest in the Douglas firs. Call or see the website to know more.
The Vancouver Community College has been offering vocational courses to aspiring students since 1965. Besides focusing on the curricular and extra curricular development of its students, the college also conducts events and workshops in the King Edward Campus to foster an overall development of their personality. There are various venues within the campus where these events take place. These events include live musicals, performances, talks, lectures, etc. Check website for further details.