You’ll start with the best of Vancouver’s famous Stanley Park, one of the largest urban forests in North America. With your personal Urban & Eco-Guide, you’ll visit the famed Native Totem Pole Garden where colorful, carved works of art stand proud in commemoration of the BC First Nations culture.
Then you will experience the world-renowned Vancouver Aquarium and learn about the incredible diversity of local marine life, as well as the Marine Mammal Rescue Centre, the only one in Canada and a global leader in marine conservation. From there you’ll travel 15 minutes across the Lions Gate Bridge to the mountainous North Shore rainforest and the Capilano River Canyon, where you will discover one of the world’s most primitive ecosystems and learn how all of its inhabitants contribute to its delicate balance. You will walk up the spectacular Capilano River Canyon amongst incredible giant Cedars and towering Douglas Firs, reaching as high as 85 meters (270’).
A highlight of your outing is a stop at the Salmon Hatchery where you’ll hear the story of the Pacific Salmon and from June to November, you may have a chance to view different species of salmon run the river to spawn. From there you will travel on to Granville Island’s Kids Market, with shops that have wooden toys, art supplies, kites, puppets, stuffed animals, and more.
Also experience a giant indoor Adventure Zone and a 50-year-old caboose that’s now a bakery for dogs and cats. Finish the excursion visit at Casa de Gelato, with over 200 flavours of frozen homemade treats to choose from. Amidst these incredible settings, you have the option to enjoy a Gourmet Picnic, Picnic Lunch Bag or stop at one of our Best of the Locals™ restaurants. With unforgettable memories of an invigorating outing, you will then be escorted back to your hotel to share your stories and memories.