Canada Itineraries: CA20
Cultural Vancouver
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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 City Tour
After breakfast proceed to visit the Vancouver Art Gallery located right downtown in an imposing former courthouse building, the gallery combines both the traditional and the boundary-pushing all in one space. From French Impressionists to indigenous Canadian works, and an impressive collection of photographic art, the VAG has built a reputation for curating collections worth seeing. Take a break at the Gallery Café, with its beautiful hidden-gem patio overlooking bustling Robson Street. From downtown, stroll into Stanley Park via the seawall, where you’ll find some great examples of Vancouver’s robust public art program – from historic statues to contemporary sculpture and colourful murals. Later visit the famous totem poles, the nine Indigenous poles at Brockton Point represent indigenous art from around British Columbia. While most of these are now replicas (the originals having been sent back to their home villages or to museums for preservation), the two intricate gateways were carved especially for Stanley Park by Coast Salish artist, Susan Point. Then take Talking Trees Tour, where your indigenous guide and the cultural ambassador will teach you about the plants traditionally used for food, technology, and medicine. Later proceed to enjoy The Arts Club Theatre Company produces shows on three stages in the city: the Granville Island Stage, the Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage in the South Granville neighbourhood, and the Goldcorp Stage in Olympic Village. Each season offers a mix of classics, musicals, contemporary works, and new works written specifically for the company. And all three stages are located in areas filled with local dining options, and spots for a post-show drink. Overnight in Vancouver.
Day 03: Vancouver
After breakfast proceed to Vancouver Photowalks which offers small, outdoor photography classes that give visitors a chance to explore different neighbourhoods while improving their holiday snaps. The two-hour classes are held in areas such as Gastown, Stanley Park, Chinatown, and the Olympic Village. After lunch, stroll around the Chinatown neighbourhood, making a stop at the tranquil Dr. Sun Yat Sen Classical Chinese Garden. This was the first classical Chinese garden built outside China when it opened in 1986. Like similar gardens, the elements of the structure, garden, and pavilions are all loaded with symbolism. Unlock these meanings by taking a guided tour of the garden. Overnight in 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.