There is so much to see and do around Vancouver and the surrounding
area from diving in the Ocean to skiing and hiking in the mountains
and everything in between. No matter where your interests lie
there's something for everyone.
The suite itself is located in the absolutely gorgeous mountain area
of Lynn Valley, and boasts a protected forest reserve of temperate
rainforest towering around the suites private patio. The forest
reserve offers miles and miles of winding creeks, streams, valleys
as well as hiking and biking trails. The suite is located in the
middle of two separate snowboard/ski hills (Grouse and Cypress
mountains) on either side, only 10 minutes from the front door.
Below are a few ideas of what to see and do whilst you're here in
Vancouver and links.
Approximate time from Casa del Mundo:
(5 minutes on foot!)
Lynn Headwaters Regional Park ...rushing creeks, dark green forests,
rugged mountains, backcountry trails and breathtaking views...
Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve - A 5668 hectare forest where you
can enjoy biking, hiking and a variety of other outdoor activities
and educational opportunities
(10 minutes on foot!)
Lynn Valley Suspension Bridge & Ecology Center - The suspension
bridge hangs 20 stories above Lynn Creek and offers spectacular
views of Lynn Canyon . Lynn Canyon Park is one of the largest
municipal parks in Greater Vancouver and has various hiking and
biking trails
(5 minutes by car):
North Shore Studios - Hollywood North, a booming local industry. The
studio is known forever as the original home of the X-Files
Park & Tilford Gardens - This beautiful display garden features many
themes, such as White, Native, Rose, Oriental, and Rhododendron
(10 minutes by car)
Lonsdale Quay Public Market - Home to a bustling public market and
summer-long outdoor entertainment. This wonderful array of shops,
restaurants and market is connected to the City of Vancouver by a 12-
minute harbour cruise on the SeaBus from which you can experience
great views of the city
SeaBus is the region's fast, convenient and inexpensive catamaran
ferry that whisks foot passengers in twelve minutes to historic
Gastown, Chinatown and downtown Vancouver for less than the price of
a cup of coffee. At no extra charge it connects with the Sky Train
and conventional bus services to Stanley Park and the entire region.
Pacific Starlight Dinner Train - Relax in restored period rail
coaches and savour fine West Coast cuisine.
Capilano College
(15 minutes by car):
Vancouver North Shore Mountains and local skiing
Grouse Mountain - At 4100 vertical feet at its peak, it is one of
the most spectacular places to see the city. Coast up to the top on
the Skyride, the largest aerial tramway of its kind in North
America . Enjoy fine and casual dining in the Hiwus Longhouse. Or
experience hiking, mountain biking, a logger sports show, nature
walks, Theatre in the Sky, or a helicopter tour. Summer playgrounds
turn to winter wonderlands for skiers, snowboarders, tobogganers,
skaters, snowshoers alike, day and night.
Mount Seymour Ski Area, Cypress Mountain- The Cypress Bowl cross
country area features 16 km of groomed and track-set trails coupled
with 23 runs of varying terrain for skiers and boarders of all
abilities. Cypress offers a host of activities to capture your
spirit for both summer and winter.
Cates Park - With a long stretch of white sandy beach, and a
multitude of smaller coves for watching boat traffic at Indian Arm.
Panorama Park and Beach - Rent from Deep Cove Canoe and Kayak if you
want to
paddle around or relax at the water's edge and enjoy the scenery
Capilano Suspension Bridge - Vancouver 's oldest attraction 230 feet
above the Capilano River . Great scenery, a West Coast rain forest,
Native carvers, totems, Story Center, dining and more.
Capilano Park and Salmon Hatchery
Lions Gate Bridge
2 Public Golf Courses
Northland Golf Course
Seymour Golf & Country Club
2 Private Golf Courses
West Vancouver Seawall and shopping
Dundarave Beach - perfect for evening strolls
Stanley Park - This 1,000 acre park has restaurants, a pitch and
putt golf course, and the Aquarium
English Bay Beach
Cruise Ship Terminal - Regularly travel the legendary Inside Passage
from Vancouver to Alaska
(20 minutes by car):
Downtown / Robson Street
Gastown and Steam Clock
Skytrain (computer controlled rapid transit)
Vancouver Trade & Convention Centre - Canada Place
Vancouver Art Gallery - see changing contemporary and historical
exhibitions BC and around the world.
Imax Theatre at Canada Place - Giant five storey screen puts you in
the picture
Science World - Hands-on interactive displays and spectacular
Omnimax theatre
Chinatown and Dr Sun Yat Sen Classical Chinese Garden
The Vancouver Canucks at GM Place(NHL Hockey)
Granville Island - An imaginative mix of markets, restaurants,
specialty shops, artists and live theatre.
Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminals - To the North Gulf Islands , Sunshine
Coast , Nanaimo and Victoria ( Vancouver Island )
Sewell's Marina at Horseshoe Bay - Take a high speed guided eco-tour
or explore with a speed-boat rental
Whytecliff Park Beach - attracts naturalists, scuba divers and day-
trippers alike to its scenic West Coast setting
Lighthouse Park
Simon Fraser University on Burnaby Mountain
(25 minutes by car):
Spanish Banks
Jericho Beach
Kitsilano Beach
Vanier Park / Space Center Vancouver Museum / Planetarium
Museum of Anthropology - Stunning displays of Northwest Coast First
Peoples art
UBC Botanical Nitobe Memorial Japanese Gardens (Asian, Alpine,
Native, Winter, Contemporary and Food Gardens )
Burnaby Heritage Village
(30 minutes by car):
Queen Elizabeth Park and Garden - Located at the City's highest
point, beautiful quarry garden, rose garden, Bloedel Floral
Conservatory, year-round floral displays, tropical birds and
colourful fish.
Van Dusen Botanical Display Gardens
Historical Steveston Fishing Village
Vancouver International Airport
(45 minutes by car):
Tsawwassen Ferry Terminals to the Gulf Islands & Victoria (
Vancouver Island )
Squamish (Sea to Sky Highway on the road to Whistler)
Shannon Falls
BC Museum of Mining - Brittania Beach (this disused copper mine
features an underground train and demonstrations)
Life's just one big banquet for the Bald Eagles of Brackendale (home
of more than 3,000 American Bald Eagles)
Harrison Hot Springs
Gibson and Sunshine Coast
Historical Fort Langley
Minter Gardens
Furry Creek Golf and Country Club - BC's most scenic golf course.
This 18-hole masterfully designed par-72 course features dramatic
ocean views of Howe Sound and the surrounding coastal mountains
(90 minutes by car):
Sea to Sky Highway (Hwy 99)
Whistler/Blackcomb Ski Resorts (year round recreation)
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