Page 27 - (DK Eyewitness) Travel Guide - Canada

Canada brims with travel possibilities, from two-day tours
around the big cities to grand odysseys across the entire
region. These itineraries will help you to chart your own
course through this vibrant and varied country.
2 DAYS

in Vancouver

Day 1 Day 2
Morning After a leisurely latte at Revolver Morning Take the SeaBus across Burrard
(325 Cambie St) and people-watching on Inlet to North Vancouver and bus to
Robson Street, head to the lovely Stanley Grouse Mountain (p90) for a panoramic
Park (p80). The Seawall here is flat and view of the city. Take the same bus to the
easily circumnavigated in an hour; you can spectacular Capilano Suspension Bridge
book an e-bike and a tour guide to cycle it (p90) and visit the First Nations Cultural
or, if you’re feeling less energetic, board Centre, located in the same park, to see
the hop-on-hop-off bus. Don’t miss the demonstrations of weaving, beadwork,
totem poles near Brocton Oval or the and carving. Before jumping back on the
Vancouver Aquarium, which is worth going SeaBus, check out Lonsdale Quay (p91),
to for its mesmerizing jellyfish tank alone. a market selling a tempting array of
Afterward, head down to False Creek to fresh produce and hand-crafted items.
take an aquabus across to Granville Island Afternoon Back in the city centre, splurge
(p82), a small peninsula dominated by a on a massage at the Fairmont Pacific Rim’s
huge food market brimming with fresh Willow Stream Spa (1038 Canada Place), just
produce, fishmongers, cheese makers, a short walk from the Waterfront Station.
butchers and bakers. Fully recharged, take a stroll around
Afternoon After a hearty lunch at the trendy Gastown (p78), Vancouver’s oldest
market, take a 20-minute bus ride from neighborhood, with its indie art galleries
Granville Loop Park to Mount Pleasant, and souvenir shops housed in Victorian
a vibrant neighborhood filled with buildings. The quirky Police Museum was
boutiques, galleries, coffee shops, and once a morgue, while the Steam Clock is
craft breweries. Nearby Brassneck picture-perfect when it toots and puffs
Brewery (2148 Main St) is a favorite with every 15 minutes. Wine lovers can head to
thirsty locals sporting hipster beards and Salt Tasting Room in Blood Alley for a pre-
plaid shirts. When you’ve had your fill of dinner drink – your server will likely tell you
craft beers, take another short bus ride all about the alley’s fascinating history.
up to Chinatown and enjoy a stroll around Evening Gastown’s restaurants range from
the tranquil Dr Sun Yat-Sen Classical funky to fine dining. Sidle up to the bar at
Chinese Garden (p87). Sardine Can (26 Powell St) for Spanish tapas
Evening Work up an appetite browsing and a sherry. After dinner, catch a show at
aromatic apothecary and grocery stores the nearby Commodore (868 Granville St).
on Keefer and East Pender streets before This Art Deco venue is known for its
having dinner at Bao Bei (p87). If you have sprung dance floor. If you want to party
to join a waiting list for a table, enjoy a the night away afterward, Granville Street
cocktail at The Keefer Bar (135 Keefer St). is definitely the place to be.
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