The group breakfasted early then spent the morning sightseeing. First we
went to the Capilano Suspension Bridge, where all but a few went over the
bridge (137m long and 70m high, built originally in 1889, then replaced with a
sturdier version). A guide told us all about the trees in the area, including a
Douglas fir that is more than a 1000 years old (as shown by a core sample). We
walked along a tree-top walk, made up of suspension bridges attached by girdles
to solid Douglas firs. We also did the cliff walk, a suspended walkway out from
the cliff above the canyon. It was a lovely area.
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slug - about 5 inches long |
From there we went for photos of the city at Prospect Point.
We drove through Stanley Park, a lovely big green space enjoyed by many.
We passed a waterpark which is loved by children and were delighted to see the
‘dryer’, a hut-like construction that parents can walk their children through
to dry them off after being in the waterpark! An extra-big air-blower. Such a
good idea! We then stopped in to see the totem poles.
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statues of laughing people - much loved! |
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Vancouver's version of the The Little Mermaid - this one is in a wetsuit and flippers |
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logs make seats on the beach |
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Inukshuck, Alaskan figure - been here for decades |
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trees with bags of water around them |
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art deco bridge |
We went to Granville Island to wander through markets and have lunch.
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concrete silos |
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concrete mixers painted as vegetables and fruit |
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kids' entrance to the kids' market |
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dress-up costumes galore! |
Then we went sightseeing through parts of the city – Chinatown and
Gastown.
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corner where homeless people seem to congregate. Police station nearby |
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Royal Canadian Mounties have their own shop |
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Olympic torch (Winter Olympics) - still used from time to time |
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our hotel |
We rested mid-afternoon, after buying another (smaller) case to house
all our purchases. Dinner was a buffet for two Scenic groups. It was very nice
food and it was nice to decide ourselves how much went on our plates.
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