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Stanley Park's 'counterpark' in Vancouver is Queen Elizabeth Park. While Stanley Park is at sea level, surrounded on three sides by water, Queen Elizabeth is completely landlocked, sitting atop the so-called Little Mountain, an extinct volcano and the highest point in Vancouver at 500 feet (150 m). From here, visitors have sweeping views in all directions across the city to such faraway places as Mount Baker to the southeast, the Gulf and San Juan Islands to the southwest, Vancouver Island to the west, and the Coast Mountains to the north. This 131-acre (53-hectare) park is home to the Bloedel Floral Conservatory, a triodetic domed greenhouse that resembles a steel and plexiglas cherry atop a sundae. A well-groomed array of colourful flowers occupies the cone of the ancient volcano, the abandoned rock quarries of Queen Elizabeth Park have been transformed into huge sunken rock gardens with ponds and waterfalls at every level. It is quite deservedly the most popular spot for wedding photos in Vancouver. Pathways circle the park, but it is best known as a place to revel in the cultivated beauty of the conservatory, or engage in recreational activities like tennis, disc golf (played with a Frisbee), and pitch-and-putt. When it snows, the slopes of the little mountain become a tobogganing haven. The park is spread out between 33rd and 37th Avenues, and between Main and Cambie Streets.
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Big Pink Sightseeing, Burnaby |
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Big Pink Sightseeing offers hop-on hop-off tours of Vancouver. Tour with us right off your cruise ship, or join us anywhere along our routes at many stops around Vancouver. Our hosts and guides will entertain you with great commentary, anecdotes, local knowledge and history while riding the BIG PINK double-decker. We are proud to be PINK! One dollar of every ticket purchased will be donated to the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation, BC-Yukon to help cure cancer around the world. |
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Excel Limousine Service Ltd, Vancouver |
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Excel Limousine strives for the highest standard of service and professionalism. We offer the following service in the greater Vancouver area: Airport, ferry, hotel & cruise ship transfers, weddings, grads, tours, dinner service, concerts, sporting events and corporate service. Transportation to and from Whistler, Seattle & Harrison Hot Springs. |
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Manor Guest House, Vancouver |
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The Manor Guest House is an elegant Edwardian Heritage Mansion (1902) in Vancouver City Centre, located on the southern edge of Vancouver Downtown. The original character of the Manor is reflected in its spacious rooms, with tall ceilings, large windows and hardwood floors. Close to all amenities, private bath, free parking, free internet access, great breakfasts, non-smoking. Recommended by the New York Times. Nous parlons français. |
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West Coast Sightseeing, Burnaby |
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West Coast Sightseeing offers guided tours, personalized tours, and private tours of Vancouver. Tours include the City Highlights Tour, Victoria & Butchart Gardens Tour, Grouse Mountain & Capilano Suspension Bridge Tour, and the Whistler & Shannon Falls Tour. Looking for a little more adventure? Try our Rafting Tour. Would you like some culture? We are the only tour bus company going to the Museum of Anthropology. |
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