Canada Itineraries: CA13
Adoring Vancouver with Family
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Day 01: Arrival in Vancouver
Arrive at Vancouver airport and complete your immigration. Later transfer to the hotel. The rest of the day is kept free for leisure. Overnight at Vancouver.
Day 02: Vancouver
Proceed right on the waterfront, overlooking floatplanes taking off and landing, start your day with pancakes at De Dutch Pannekoek House at the Vancouver Convention Centre. Then head around the corner to Canada Place to board the free shuttle over to the North Shore’s Capilano Suspension Bridge Park and enjoy free history and nature tours, walking among the treetops, experiencing Cliff walk, and the main attraction – the swaying suspension bridge itself, spanning the Capilano River way below. After lunch, explore the green jewel in Vancouver’s crown, the 400-hectare Stanley Park, home to beaches, a waterpark, gardens, and a “pitch and putt” course. Ride the miniature train through the towering trees, take a horse-drawn tour, or explore the secrets of the ocean at the Vancouver Aquarium, a recognized leader in aquatic research and conservation. Overnight at Vancouver.
Day 03: Vancouver - Granville Island - Vancouver
After breakfast, start the day with a virtual flight the spans the country! FlyOver Canada is one of Vancouver’s most popular attractions, a 4-D flight simulation ride that sees you soar across the country, complete with wind, scents, and mist. Once you’re back on terra firma, head to Granville Island, Vancouver’s most artistic neighbourhood. Filled with artisan studios, craftspeople, galleries and theatres, your whole family will enjoy the street performers and colourful atmosphere. Later after lunch board one of the adorable little False Creek Ferries or Aquabus water taxis for a ride up False Creek to Science World at Telus World of Science. Science World is a children’s favourite, offering a host of handson displays and programs for kids of all ages. Later grab a show in the world’s largest OMNIMAX theatre. For those looking for a more active afternoon with older kids, hit the water in a kayak or on a paddle board, or even head out whale watching straight from the Granville Island dock. Overnight at Vancouver.
Day 04: Fly back to hometown
Post breakfast check out from the hotel and get ready to fly back home with loads of memories.