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10 Overall Closest Attractions & Activities |
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VanDusen Botanical Garden |
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(Attractions & Activities - Gardens) |
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5251 Oak St, Vancouver V6M 4H1 • 604-878-9274 • 604-257-8661
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Distance:
~6.152 km * |
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Description:
This former golf course was transformed into a series of more than 40 specialized garden areas. Paths meander in and out of the gardens that feature Canada's largest collection of rhododendrons. The hexagon-shaped Korean Pavilion is the highlight of the Asian Gardens, and a wishing fountain is the centerpiece of the Children's Garden. Gardens are open daily at least 10am-4pm year-round; extended hours in the summer. |
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University of British Columbia Botanical Garden |
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(Attractions & Activities - Gardens) |
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6804 SW Marine Dr, Vancouver V6T 1Z4 • 604-822-9666 • 604-822-4529
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Distance:
~6.181 km * |
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Description:
This sprawling garden encompasses more than 70 acres and overlooks the Strait of Georgia. Five different gardens, each with a distinctive theme, are situated on the grounds. The Asian Garden houses the largest collection of Asian plants in North America and features native cedars towering over clematis, lilies, hydrangeas, and more than 400 varieties of rhododendrons. The Native Garden spreads across more than eight acres and features more than 3500 plants native to British Columbia. |
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Queen Elizabeth Park – Bloedel Floral Conservatory |
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(Attractions & Activities - Parks) |
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33rd Ave and Cambie St, Vancouver • 604-257-8584
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Distance:
~6.961 km * |
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Located on the city's highest point, this gem of a park features spectacular views of the North Shore, the mountains and Vancouver's skyline. Nature is at its finest amid the multitude of flowers, quiet ponds, ducks, wild birds and butterflies. The silver-domed conservatory features numerous climactic zones, including a desert area and a simulated tropical forest, with plants, birds and fish from South America, Mexico and Africa. The park also features a gift shop, restaurant, mini golf, tennis courts and Frisbee golf. |
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Nitobe Memorial Garden |
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(Attractions & Activities - Gardens) |
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6565 NW Marine Dr University of British Columbia, Vancouver V6T 1A7 • 604-822-9666
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Distance:
~7.123 km * |
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Located on the campus of the University of British Columbia, this authentic Japanese tea and strolling garden features a lovely teahouse that is especially beautiful when the cherry trees blossom in the spring. The principles of harmony, balance and tranquility were employed in the garden's design. Evergreen trees are placed in contrast to the well-tended shrubs, flowering plants and footbridges. A path that encircles the garden symbolizes the eternal cycle of life. |
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Hastings Mill Store Museum |
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(Attractions & Activities - Museums) |
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1575 Alma Rd, Vancouver V6R 3P3 • 604-734-1212 • 604-263-4097
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Distance:
~7.145 km * |
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Description:
This museum was once the company store for a lumber operation as well as Vancouver's first post office. It is the oldest building in the city and is set in a little park next to the Royal Vancouver Yacht Club. On display are old muskets, clocks, early clothing, and native baskets. |
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User Rating: 10
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Museum of Anthropology |
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(Attractions & Activities - Museums) |
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6393 NW Marine Dr University of British Columbia Campus, Vancouver V6T 2B5 • 604-822-3825 • 604-822-5087
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Distance:
~7.881 km * |
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Description:
An award-winning cliff-top facility that focuses on the arts of the Pacific Northwest, First Nations, indigenous cultures, and aboriginal peoples from around the world. The highlight of the collection is the sculpture "The Raven and the First Men," carved by the late Haida artist Bill Reid. The museum includes one of the largest collections of Haida carvings in the world, as well as an impressive collection of masks, totems, textiles, sculptures, and gold and silver. |
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User Rating: 9
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Kitsilano Beach |
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(Attractions & Activities - Beaches) |
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Cornwall Ave and Arbutus St Bordering English Bay, Vancouver
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Distance:
~7.891 km * |
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Description:
KITSILANO. Kits Beach, as it is known to the locals, is a favorite of swimmers, sunbathers, volleyball players, joggers and dog walkers. An enormous swimming pool is filled with saltwater each spring and accommodates large numbers of serious swimmers and splashers alike. Adjacent to the pool is the Kitsilano Showboat, where dance troupes and performers provide free entertainment. For more pool information, call 604-731-0011
(during pool season only). |
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User Rating: 9
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HR MacMillan Space Center |
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(Attractions & Activities - Museums) |
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1100 Chestnut St Vanier Park, Vancouver V6J 3J9 • 604-738-7827
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Distance:
~8.460 km * |
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Description:
This fascinating space museum features a series of hi-tech learning systems and interactive exhibits that include Virtual Voyages and a flight simulator. The Cosmic Courtyard is an exciting exhibit about the solar system, and Ground Station Canada showcases the achievements of Canada's space program. The Gordon Southam Observatory, which is located next to the main museum building, is a planetary complex open for stargazing. General Admission includes unlimited shows in the H.R. MacMillan Planetarium and GroundStation Canada, unlimited time in Cosmic Courtyard, and 1 ride on the Virtual Voyages™ Simulator. |
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Vancouver Museum |
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(Attractions & Activities - Museums) |
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1100 Chestnut St Vanier Park, Vancouver V6J 3J9 • 604-736-4431
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Distance:
~8.460 km * |
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Description:
This museum includes a life-size replica of a trading post, a 19th-century Canadian Pacific Railway passenger car, and an authentic dugout canoe in its many exhibits that document the history of Vancouver. The Orientation Gallery is a multi-layered timeline that uses artifacts to depict the growth and development of the region from pre-history to the heritage and culture of the First Nations to present day. A similar timeline is made with toys in a children's display. |
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User Rating: 7
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Vancouver Maritime Museum |
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(Attractions & Activities - Museums) |
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1905 Ogden Ave Vanier Park, Vancouver V6J 1A3 • 604-257-8300
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Distance:
~8.474 km * |
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Description:
This museum features the final moorage of the RCMP schooner, St. Roch, which is best known for its dangerous west to east voyage through the treacherous Northwest Passage. Exhibits include an extensive collection of model ships and displays that chronicle British Columbia's seafaring tradition. Pirates Cove and the Discovery Center will delight children, allowing them to dress up as pirates or build an underwater robot. |
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User Rating: 7
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* All distances are
approximate "straight-line" distances.
See Directions for actual "travel distances."
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