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       FARTHER AFIELD

       Beyond downtown Vancouver lie such   scenic shoreline. The bridge also leads to
       memorable attractions as Stanley Park    North Vancouver and the physical wonders
       and the Museum of Anthropology. Other   of Capilano Canyon and Grouse Mountain.
       intriguing sights are located in outyling cities,  At the mouth of the Fraser River is fast-
       easily reached by car or public transit. The   growing Richmond. With its Chinese malls
       North Shore, once home to the Coast Salish   and markets, this city superbly reflects
       people, consists of two cities. Lions Gate   Greater Vancouver’s multicultural character.
       Bridge spans the First Narrows to West   The riverside community of Steveston is
       Vancouver, featuring 17 miles (28 km) of   noted for its historic cannery.

       Sights at a Glance
       Museums and Galleries  Neighborhoods and Cities  Key
       2 West Vancouver Museum  6 West End            Central Vancouver
       9 Museum of Anthropology   0 Richmond
         pp234–5           w Steveston                Urban area
                                                      Major highway
       Areas of Natural Beauty  Buildings
       1 Marine Drive      8 University of British Columbia      Highway
       3 Capilano Suspension Bridge   q Chinese Buddhist Temple      Minor road
         Park
       4 Grouse Mountain
       7 Stanley Park pp230–31
       Markets
       5 Lonsdale Quay Market   0 km  4
                           0 miles   4








                       1
                       West                       Indian Arm
                    Vancouver
                            North
                            Vancouver                     Port
                                                          Moody
                    English Bay            7A        Burrard Inlet
                                                  7
                                      Burnaby                  7
                  Vancouver                           Coquitlam
                        99
                                                  1

                                                 New
                                                 Westminster
                                        91                   1A
                        Richmond                             Surrey
             Strait of              Fraser                     River   91
             Georgia                                        99A
                                          Delta          10
                                         99
         Totem poles carved by the region’s First Nations peoples in Stanley Park  For keys to symbols see back flap



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