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Anna-Lena Hils

Anna-Lena Hils

3 Jan 2024

Day 1
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$0

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$ 5

English Bay Beach
Bustling beach with volleyball courts, plus a concession stand & the Cactus Club Cafe for food.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Free
9 - 14 min

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Sunset Beach Park
Popular park on the bay offering a sandy beach & open lawn, in addition to scenic sunset views.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Free
4 - 5 min

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David Lam Park
Relaxed park with sport courts, playgrounds & a spacious grassy area, plus skyline & water views.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Free
Day 2
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$0

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$ 5

Pacific Spirit Regional Park
Dog-friendly park offering 73km of trails amid old-growth trees & a bog with interpretive boardwalk.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Free
24 - 29 min

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Iona Beach Regional Park
Dog-friendly natural area with picnic tables plus hiking & biking trails.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Free
Day 3
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$45

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$ 9

Jericho Beach Park
Sandy beach & grassy picnic fields on English Bay, with sports courts & the Jericho Sailing Centre.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Free
14 - 17 min

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VanDusen Botanical Garden
Space with ever-changing greenery, flowers & art installations plus fine dining & a casual cafe.
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
$28
6 - 8 min

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Bloedel Conservatory
Lush, glass-domed aviary with 200+ exotic birds & 500+ unique plants set high above the park.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
$18
Day 4
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$0

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$ 5

Queen Elizabeth Park
Urban landmark on a hill featuring manicured gardens, a conservatory, sculptures & sports courts.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Free
16 - 20 min

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Stanley Park
Vancouver's largest urban park has beaches, trails & family attractions, plus a picturesque seawall.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Free
Day 5
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$135

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$ 5

Capilano Suspension Bridge Park
Built in 1889, this 137m-long treetop bridge offers scenic views of the forest below.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
$135
5 - 6 min

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Cleveland Dam
Long-running dam with a 200-ft. spillway & hatchery in a verdant setting with trails & vistas.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Free
Day 6
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$0

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$ 14

Lighthouse Park | West Vancouver
Rugged-terrain forest with groomed trails, old-growth cedar & fir trees, a lighthouse & city views.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Free
16 - 20 min

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Ambleside Park | West Vancouver
Beach with view of Stanley Park, equipped with a dog park, water park, sports fields & picnic areas.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Free
18 - 22 min

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Kitsilano Beach Park
Scenic stretch of sand & lawn with a playground, tennis courts & a heated outdoor saltwater pool.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Free
23 - 28 min

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Central Park
Large city green space with walking trails, a golf course, a swimming pool & sports facilities.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Free
Day 7
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$0

Cypress Mountain
Large year-round destination for skiing, snowboarding & tubing, plus hiking, biking & more.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Free
Day 8
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$0

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$ 5

Vancouver Seawall
Stone wall to prevent erosion with a waterfront path on top for walking, jogging, cycling & skating.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Free
23 - 28 min

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John Hendry Park (Trout Lake Park)
Popular city park with a lake, off-leash dog area, farmers' market & sports facilities.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Free
Day 9
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$0

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$ 5

Deer Lake Park
Scenic picnic areas & lakeside trails leading to the Burnaby Art Gallery & other attractions.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Free
7 - 10 min

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Burnaby Village Museum
Period costumed townsfolk & a carousel are highlights of this living museum of a 1920s village.
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Free
23 - 28 min

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Cates Park
Seaside trails with totem poles alongside tennis courts, playgrounds & a picnic area.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Free
Day 10
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$0

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$ 9

Lynn Canyon Suspension Bridge
Scenic canyon with a suspension bridge in a 617-acre forest with hiking trails & swimming holes.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Free
14 - 17 min

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Hastings Park
Major park with a skateboarding area, amusement rides, sports facilities & bike trails
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Free
14 - 17 min

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Lonsdale Quay Market
Sizable, waterfront marketplace with unique retailers, food vendors & cafes, plus a boutique hotel.
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Free

Budget breakdown: $239 In total

Activities & Food:$180
Transport:$59