TOURS - JOin tHe CeLeBrAtiOn!
Nature’s beauty opens our hearts and makes us realize we are part of nature and not separate from it. When we see ourselves in nature, it connects us to every one of us because it is clear it is all connected and One. Our adventures even take us into the heart of ancient forests where we explore trees and rocks thousands of years old. Standing amongst these quiet giants and looking straight up to see their tops, it is easy to be open to nature's many blessings and to wish their continuity. You will quickly learn to identify the gigantic Douglas firs, Red Cedars, Western Hemlocks and Sitka Spruce trees. Our tours take you through scenic landscapes, rugged beaches, original rainforests with hundreds of native bird species, magnificent waterfalls and blossoming botanical gardens exploding into kaleidoscopic colour. Laughter is our best medicine and coupled with our stunning Nature walks, these are experiences you’ll never forget! Kids, seniors, dogs welcome - No one left behind.​
STANLEY PARK PhotoWalk of Rose Gardens, Beaver Lake & Eagle-Trail to Prospect Point​
Located next to the downtown core, Stanley Park is full of walking trails and has numerous scenic views from English Bay to the inner harbour. The thick green forest is lined with Cedar, Hemlock and Douglas Fir trees which apart from their stunning beauty, are important producers of pure oxygen. There is a unique variety of wild-life such as a host of colourful ducks, swans, blue herons, squirrels, and raccoons. Beavers, otters and coyotes also find a home in this habitat. Stanley Park's interior oasis is Beaver Lake, a beautiful wilderness full of trees, animals and plant varieties like cattails and lily pads. This reflective place is a serene, secluded place with ducks waddling along the pathways and an occasional beaver popping up at a bank. Prospect Point is the highest lookout in the park offering spectacular views of the ocean, both North and West Vancouver with their ski slopes and gondolas, the Lion's Gate Bridge as well as the Cruise Ships and Shipping Vessels going in and out of the harbour.
DOWNTOWN PhotoWalk of Historic Gastown, Canada Place, Water Airport & Coal-Harbour​
Gastown with its historic red-brick buildings and cobblestone streets is named after Captain John Gassy Jack Deighton, who with a large barrel of whiskey sailed down the Fraser River and built the first saloon there in 1867. The famous steam-clock plays every hour on the hour the Westminster tune "Big Ben" and lets out an amazing show of steam. Nearby is Canada Place - the largest convention centre in Vancouver with its five large sails mimicking the Cruise Ships in Burrard Inlet awaiting their West Coast voyages. The walk to Coal-Harbour offers stunning views of the Water-Airport, the Vancouver skyline and Stanley Park across the water.
GRANVILLE ISLAND Organics Market, Glass-Making, Pottery, Wood-Carving, Art Galleries
Located in part underneath the Granville Bridge and consisting of a large variety of shops, stalls and art venues, Granville Island is the perfect place for those searching for bargains, groceries and unique art. It encompasses theatres, the Emily Carr University, dozens of restaurants and shops, the Public Market and False Creek's largest marina. The waterway has kayaking, boat rentals and distinctive mini-ferries weave in and out and around the island, while buskers (performance artists) regularly perform at all times of the year. Streetcar and rail lines are still embedded in the roadways, the cobblestone paths and small store spaces add richness to this place that embraces the past and present.
PACIFIC NATIONAL EXHIBITION Fair, Game Show, Superdogs & Farm Animal Show
Operating since 1910, the Pacific National Exhibition (PNE) Park has shows, events, attractions and rides but is best known for the Fair which opens in August and offers stalls, shops, entertainment and animals. The acres of exhibition grounds also include several attractions such as the Hastings Race Course, The Ag rodome, Pacific Coliseum (an ice skating pavilion used for the 2010 Winter Olympic Games for figure and speed skating), and Playland with dozens of rides from roller coasters to spinning swings. The PNE was once the se cond largest Fair in North America and has unveiled many technological firsts such as the rotary phone and rocket demonstrations. VIP Admission - no line-ups!
VANCOUVER AQUARIUM Dophin, SeaLion & Beluga Shows, Exotic Fish & Birds, 4D film
The beautifully designed Vancouver Aquarium is a popular Stanley Park attraction, offering information on hundreds of ocean species and large tanks filled with everything from belugas to jellyfish. The lively dolphin, beluga and sea-lion shows all day long are pure excitement for everyone! Treasures of the B.C. Coast showcases the large variety of species found in specific areas along the shores of British Columbia. Unique and smaller exhibits make up the whole of the Vancouver Aquarium including a look into the Amazonian ecosystem with giant Amazonian fish, piranhas, bats, birds, turtles, snakes, butterflies, monkeys and is even home to a few hard to spot sloths. VIP Admission - no line-ups!
VANDUSEN GARDENS Photo-Walk of Stunning Flowers, Exotic Birds & Botanicals
Home to a wide range of plant species, the botanical VanDusen Gardens in Vancouver is a seasonal wonderland with blooms throughout the year. With the first sign of spring, crocuses and cherry blossoms creep into the sun, with summer, the popular rhododendrons hug the shade with their fragrant scents and beautiful colours, and the fall months see the red, orange and yellow leaves falling from the broad leaf trees. The gardens sprawl over 22 hectares of land which includes water features, many tall trees, plants from all over the world, carved totem poles, massive stone sculptures and the Korean pavilion which holds the Asian plant collection.
MUSEUM OF ANTHROPOLOGY Culture-Walk of Native, Inuit, Euro-Asian Art Galleries
This is Vancouver’s best museum which has amazing carvings and relics of the original inhabitants of West Coast Canada. Although the Museum of Anthropology focuses on aboriginal art and culture, there are thousands of pieces from dozens of other cultures such as African, Australian, South American and the South Pacific. The outdoors exhibits a Haida Native American village complete with totem poles and log houses. The indoors highlights impressive Bill Reid Native American carvings and cast pieces including the famous The Raven and the First Men featured on the Canadian twenty dollar bill. VIP Admission - no line-ups!
ENGLISH BAY Photo-Tour along Sea-Wall to Famous Siwash Rock & Picnic at Third Beach
Located on the edge of Vancouver's West End, English Bay is the perfect place to sun yourself on the warm sand, swim, play volleyball or rent a kayak. Sunsets over English Bay are shows in themselves and the seawall provides unbeatable views, dazzling shores and the surrounding beauty of Stanley Park. An interesting stop along the seawall is the towering Siwash Rock created over 32 million years ago when this basaltic Sea Stack rose from the earth's core through volcanic activity. Enjoy a gorgeous day at the beach exploring the rocks, tide pools, starfish, shells and tiny crabs under the rocks and watch seabirds diving underwater. Bring your favourite food to share with others at our popular picnic on the beach!
TRIBAL TOURS
If you want to live as we do, see how we traditionally harvest our food, taste the bounty from land or sea, experience our ancient ways, or sit with us to witness age old dances where our history comes to life, then discover the tours we have for you to take the adventure of a lifetime!
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