Attractions

Olympic Countdown Clock

With less than three months to go before the 2010 Winter Olympics begin in Vancouver, British Columbia, excitement is high in Canada. If you are considering a trip to Vancouver for the 2010 Winter Games, here are some tips to help you plan your adventure:

Buying Winter Games Tickets:

Check out Tourism Vancouver for information on purchasing event tickets. If you are not Canadian, you will need to purchase event tickets through your country’s National Olympic Committee or official ticket agent – International Ticket Sales.

Accommodations during the Winter Games:

Again, Tourism Vancouver has a great page devoted to information about booking accommodations during the Olympics. Events are held in Vancouver, as well as Whistler, so be sure you know what you would like to see and plan your accommodations accordingly.

Attractions outside the Olympics:

Yes, it is possible, you might go to Vancouver and decide you need a little time away from the games! Rest assured, there are loads of attractions in Vancouver, especially in the winter. Tourism Vancouver offers information on many of the different things to do in Vancouver, including sports, entertainment and cultural attractions.

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Exploring Granville Island, Vancouver, Canada

Photo courtesy of Gudrun Enger, Kitchen Gadget Girl Cooks.

Of course, the major draw of Granville Island, at least for my kids, was the opportunity to take a water taxi from downtown ($3 for adults, kids 1/2 price). For me, the major draw was the opportunity to visit the Public Market.

Taking the Water Taxi to Granville Island

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One of the best days on our recent trip was spent biking along the seawall and through Stanley Park. We rented bikes from Reckless Bikes in Yale Town and rode up along Sunset Beach and English Bay, into Stanley Park, and back around along Coal Harbor.

Riding around Coal Harbour Quay

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Chinatown in Vancouver lies between Yaletown and Centennial Pier. A colorful and historically rich area of Vancouver, Chinatown is well worth a visit.

Our family of four took the bus in from the other side of Vancouver, down Pender Street, the main thoroughfare of Chinatown. After passing through the welcoming Millennium Gate, we noticed ourselves immersed in the Chinese culture of Canada.

Vancouver Chinatown Millennium Gate

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The nursery is open and now is a great time to visit the Vancouver Aquarium. In June 2009, a baby beluga was born to Aurora, and joined Qila and her year-old calf Tiqa, born in June 2008. In an interesting twist, Aurora is also the mother of Qila, so the whale who just gave birth is also a new grandmother. Love the animal kingdom!

Beluga Whale

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On our visit to Vancouver, British Columbia, we were amazed by the outstandingly creative fiberglass eagles which pepper the downtown area, part of the third installment of public art by the BC Lions Society.

Eagles in the City

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