Looking to head north to Vancouver? This city has become a multicultural center perfect for those looking to add more green scenery and Pacific adventures to their lives. Check out this guide on the top 10 things not to miss when taking a trip to Vancouver.
VanDusen Botanical Garden is a public garden that has been in bloom since 1975. If you are looking to add some greenery to your trip, the park offers visitors the chance to see plants growing all over the world as well as beautiful sculpture and a maze. Opening hours: 10am – 6pm VanDusen Botanical Garden, 5251 Oak St, Vancouver, BC, Canada, +1 604 257 8335
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Hoping to reach new heights with your travels? Check out the Capilano Suspension Bridge, built in 1889, which is 450-feet long and is suspended 230 feet about the Capilano River. Park guests are encouraged to cross the bridge where they will see unique vistas of the West Coast rainforest below. The staff of Capilano also offer a complimentary mini guided tour every hour. Opening hours: 9am – 6pm (Septr 26 – Oct 12), 9am – 5pm (Oct 13 – Nov) Capilano Suspension Bridge park, 3735 Capilano Rd, North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Vancouver Fringe Festival
Beginning in 1985, the First Vancouver Theatrespace Society organized the Vancouver Fringe Festival, an alternative theatre festival held annually. Located on Granville Island, the festival usually runs 11 days and is hosted in 25 venues. No show is exactly the same…take this year’s The O.C.: The Musical, for example. Opening hours: Mon – Fri 4 – 9pm; Sat & Sun 12 – 9pm Vancouver Fringe Festival. 1398 Cartwright St, Vancouver, BC, Canada, +1 604 257 0350
The Sanctuary at Hastings Park
Environmentalists and tourists alike will appreciate The Sanctuary, a natural pond and marsh area that opened in 1999. The marsh is particularly interesting as the water is cleansed through a sophisticated biofiltration system. Park staff also offer tours of the park, describing the various components of the local ecosystem. Opening hours: Check schedule Hastings Park, 2901 E Hastings St,Vancouve,BC, Canada
Japadog
The Asian communities in Vancouver have had a strong influence on the city’s food culture, leading to a fusion of flavors. For example, a Japanese couple moved to the city in 2005 and opened up JAPADOG, a small chain of food stands and restaurants that specialize in making hot dogs topped with Japanese ingredients, such as Terimayo sauce and bonito flakes. For dessert, they offer “Age Ice,” which is a deep fried bun with ice cream. We suggest the black sesame and maccha ice cream. Opening hours: Mon – Thurs 11am – 10pm; Fri – Sat 11am – 8pm; Sun 11am – 9pm JAPADOG, Various locations across the city, +1 604 569 1158By Mary Jane Dempsey
What do Frank Sinatra and I have in common? We are both from New Jersey. While the Garden State is beautiful, I love exploring and traveling to new places. During my undergraduate career, I studied in both Siena and Bologna. After completing my BA in History and International Relations at The College of New Jersey, I moved back to Bologna, where I worked as the Student Life Assistant for an American study abroad program. In 2014, I moved to London to pursue my MSc in History of International Relations at the London School of Economics. When I am not in lecture, I enjoy baking, exploring London's museums and watching old films.
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