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Things to do - Surfing (Long Beach in Vancouver Island's Pacific Rim National Park reputedly has the best waves in BC) - Swimming at 11 beaches around Vancouver or at one of the city's aquatic centers - Scuba diving in the winter - Canoeing, boating and kayaking on the Fraser and Chilliwack rivers and the Gulf Islands - Whitewater rafting on the Fraser, Thompson and Chilliwack Rivers - Fishing and whale-watching - Skiing and snowboarding on the mountains north of Vancouver - Cycling, inline skating and running in the beach areas and the city's parks are all good places to head. Climbing at Juniper Point in West Vancouver's Lighthouse |
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| Places to visit - Stanley Park - Vancouver Aquarium Marine Science Centre - Grouse Mountain - University of British Columbia Museum of Anthropology - Capilano Suspension Bridge and Park - Vancouver Art Gallery - Chinatown - Vancouver Police Historical Society and Centennial Museum - Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden - Mount Seymour Provincial Park |
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| Useful telephones St. Paul's Hospital: +1 604 682 2344 Vancouver General Hospital: +1 604 875 4995 Downtown Historic Railway: +1 604 325 9990 SeaBus: +1 604 986 1501 Vancouver Touristinfo Centre: +1 604.683.2000 Tourism Vancouver: +1 604.682.2222 Police, non-emergency: +1 604. 665.3535 Fire Department: 665-6000 Ambulance: 872-5151 Emergency : 911 Bus Transit: (604) 521-0400 BC Ferries (Vancouver): (250) 386-3431 BC Rail: (604) 984-5246 Weather Report: (604) 664-9010 Road Reports: (1-900) 451-4997 Ski Informatioext.(604) 299-9000 ext. 3070 Fish & Wildlife: (604) 582-5200 Ocean & Fisheries: (604) 666-3545 |
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