I have never been to Vancouver and would appreciate any recommendations for things to see and/or things to do while there. If it matters, it looks like it will be mid-October when I will be there.
As long as I'm soliciting information, does anyone know how reliable the public transportation is in Vancouver?
Thanks for any tips.
It all depends on what you like to do....
I personally like to go to the aquarium every chance I can get. As for other points of interest, there is granville island, grouse mountain, wreck beach (clothing optional), robson street (exclusive shopping) the space and science center, to name a few.
As for the public transit...yes it is reliable. Since the olympics they have a huge network of trains which run on a pretty set schedule, you should have no problems getting around.
I have only been to Canada once and the folks there were super nice!!! I definitely want to go back. It's a big country so I guess I need to visit a lot to get it all in. Where are the best places to go hunting, especially some kind of bird hunting?
Well I'll throw in my two cents. Best coffee in Vancouver for sure is 49th Parallel at 2152 W. 4th Avenue. The "MUST" place to eat is Tojo's where Tojo-san has been producing the best Japanese food in North America for decades. Tojo's is at 1133 West Broadway. If you go to West 4th Avenue, also pick up a true limited edition T-Shirt at IRONHEAD which is a unique Canadian fashion statement that is popular with numerous athletes and rockers like Bryan Adams. Myself, I would rent a car as Vancouver is a huge urban area and public transit is lousy. Take a bike ride around Stanley Park for sure and stop several times to take in the views. Have a good time!!
I lived in Vancouver for several years, it is by far one of the most beautiful cities in the world. My favourite spots for views are Burnaby Mountain and Salmon House on the Hill. I never made it to the nude beach, which is called Wreck beach and it is not far from Downtown, just out past the University, but thought it might be of interest to Lushies. Take the Sea Bus and the Sky Train from end to end, cheapest and best tour of the city you can get by far.
All great places mentioned, but don't forget Vancouver Island! If you get a chance to come over to the Island (and can afford it) check out the sites in Victoria or Tofino or anywhere over here!
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PS - Wreck Beach is awesome! A decent hike down and back up - something to keep in mind. Might be a tad chilly in mid-October though!
Regardless of what you do and where you go - I hope you enjoy yourself!
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I've never been outside of the US and I think I'll make Vancouver my first stop.
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Thank you for the excellent tips.
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