This is a beautiful attraction and great place for tourist and as well for locals to get away from the city to enjoy nature.  Capilano Suspension Bridge picture gallery.

1. Visit the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver

2. Window shop at Vancouver’s best shopping areas

3. Mountain biking in the North Shore
4. People watch in Vancouver neighbourhoods
5. Visit the Christ Church Cathedral

6. Go celeb-spotting

7. Tour Vancouver’s art and other museums
8. Watch the cruise ships go by at Dundarave Pier
9. Hang out at UBC (University of British Columbia)
10. Richmond Night Market

11. Wander around Lynn Canyon

12. Tour Vancouver’s Olympic venues

13. Play disc golf at Queen Elizabeth Park

14. Take a scenic drive

15. Watch the water at Lonsdale Quay

16. Visit the beach (Wreck Beach)

Pacific Centre Information and Location

701 West Georgia St., Vancouver (on the corner of Georgia and Howe, adjacent to Robson St. and the Vancouver Art Gallery).

I the middle of downtown, Pacific Centre is Vancouver’s top tier fashion shopping destination with stores like Holt Renfrew, Harry Rosen, MaxMara, Hugo Boss, Hollister, Sephora, Apple, Coach, Browns Shoes, Atmosphere/Sport Chek, the Four Seasons Hotel and many more.

For visitors and tourist to Vancouver, the Pacific Centre has a promotion, if you spend $200 or more at Pacific Centre retailers and you will receive a Special Gift while quantities last. Make sure to visit the Guest Services desk first to make sure the promotion is valid during your visit and conclude with your day’s receipts at the Guest Services desk to receive your gift.

Pacific Centre Mall Directory – Over 100 Shops and Services

Name   Phone Number   Category

• A & W (604) 689-1133 Fast Food
• Al Dubrulle International Culi (604) 738-3155 Services
• Aldo & Aldo Accessories (604) 683-5640 Footwear, Fashion Accessories
• American Eagle Outfitters (604) 687-6324 Ladies Apparel, Men’s Apparel, Unisex Apparel
• Ann-Louise Jewellers (604) 669-1433 Jewellery
• Apple (778) 373-1800 Electronics, Computers and Telephones
• 
• Aritzia (604) 681-7363 Ladies Apparel
• Autoplan (604) 684-3298 Services
• Banana Republic (604) 688-1630 Unisex Apparel
• Bath & Body Works (604) 678-8745 Health and Beauty
• BCBG Max Azria (604) 638-0655 Ladies Apparel
• bebe (604) 605-0301 Ladies Apparel
• Bell (604) 408-3433 Electronics, Computers and Telephones
• Bench (778) 783-1135 Unisex Apparel
• Black’s (604) 684-2467 Photography & Photo Equipment
• Blenz Coffee (604) 639-7676 Specialty Food
• Blue Ruby (604) 693-3118 Fashion Accessories, Jewellery
• Body Shop, The (604) 687-2744 Health and Beauty
• Bose (604) 678-8877 Electronics, Computers and Telephones
• Browns (604) 632-0102 Footwear
• C & K World (604) 694-0097 Fashion Accessories
• Canada Post Corporation (604) 685-5276 General, Variety & Lottery
• Charmed Designs (604) 893-8798 Fashion Accessories
• Club Monaco (604) 687-5550 Ladies Apparel
• Coach (604) 681-9943 Leather & Luggage
• Crabtree & Evelyn (604) 678-8810 Health and Beauty
• Dairy Queen / Orange Julius (604) 632-9540 Fast Food
• EB Games (604) 682-7738 Electronics, Computers and Telephones
• Ermenegildo Zegna (604) 683-6861 Men’s Apparel
• Eyes Inspire Eyewear (604) 688-7765 Personal Care & Health Service
• Flaming Wok (604) 688-6533 Fast Food
• Gap, The (604) 682-5503 Unisex Apparel
• Geox (604) 669-6433 Footwear
• Guess?/Guess? Accessories (604) 683-3946 Unisex Apparel
• H & M (604) 692-0308 Unisex Apparel
• Harry Rosen (604) 683-6861 Men’s Apparel
• Hollister (604) 685-6558 Unisex Apparel
• Holt Renfrew (604) 681-3121 Fashion Dept. Store
• Insalata (604) 669-0268 Fast Food
• Jacob Ladies Apparel
• Jolie Madame, La (604) 669-1831 Specialty Apparel
• Joneve Shoes (604) 687-3132 Footwear
• Judith & Charles (604) 696-0402 Ladies Apparel
• Jugo Juice (604) 605-3315 Specialty Food
• Jugo Juice (604) 682-8716 Specialty Food
• Juicy Couture (604) 632-4402 Ladies Apparel
• Kernels (604) 688-8104 Specialty Food
• Koya Japan (604) 684-5692 Fast Food
• La Prep (604) 688-6896 Fast Food
• La Senza (604) 685-2380 Specialty Apparel
• La Swiss (604) 682-3088 Jewellery
• Le Chateau (604) 669-6565 Unisex Apparel
• Locale (604) 684-0031 Footwear
• MaxMara (604) 257-2372 Ladies Apparel
• Mexx (604) 687-6399 Unisex Apparel
• Michael Kors (604) 630-2323 Ladies Apparel
• Miss Sixty/Energie (604) 683-6698 Unisex Apparel
• Moneysworth & Best (604) 408-9188 Services
• New York Fries (604) 681-4930 Fast Food
• Nine West (604) 899-9406 Footwear
• Opa Souvlaki (604) 646-0456 Fast Food
• Pacific Centre Dental Group (604) 669-1016 Services
• Pacific Centre Lottery Centre (604) 689-1422 General, Variety & Lottery
• Pacific Pen Shop (604) 682-3084 Cards, Stationery and Gifts
• Purdy’s Chocolates (604) 683-3467 Specialty Food
• Quizno’s (604) 682-0558 Fast Food
• Rogers Plus (604) 801-5292 Electronics, Computers and Telephones
• RW & Co. (604) 685-5432 Unisex Apparel, Men’s Apparel, Ladies Apparel
• Sears (604) 685-7112 Dept. Stores and Supermarkets
• Sephora (778) 331-3942 Health and Beauty
• SGH Sunglass Hut (604) 683-4064 Fashion Accessories
• Shefield & Sons (604) 682-8715 Books and News
• Shefield & Sons (604) 687-4202 Books and News
• Siba Jewellers (604) 689-9608 Jewellery
• Skechers (604) 646-2777 Footwear
• Snowflakes (604) 685-2230 Ladies Apparel
• Sony (604) 637-0889 Electronics, Computers and Telephones
• SportChek/Atmosphere (604) 687-7668 Sporting Goods & Athleticwear
• Starbucks Specialty Food
• Stitch International (604) 689-2429 Services
• Stuart Weitzman (604) 646-0550 Footwear
• Taco Time (604) 408-1833 Fast Food
• Take Five Café (604) 697-9060 Specialty Food
• TD Canada Trust
• Telus (604) 688-8255 Electronics, Computers and Telephones
• Thai Express (604) 682-8038 Fast Food
• Tim Hortons Donuts Fast Food, Restaurants
• Timeco (604) 689-8463 Jewellery
• Tip Top Tailors Men’s Apparel
• Town Shoes (604) 696-9815 Footwear
• UMI Sushi Express (604) 633-9228 Fast Food
• Vina (604) 682-8016 Fast Food
• Walk With Ronsons (604) 682-0795 Footwear
• WirelessWave (604) 873-9283 Electronics, Computers and Telephones
• Zennkai (778) 371-9229 Services

Pacific Centre Mall Hours
Mon & Tues: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Wed to Fri: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Sat: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Sun: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Statutory Holidays: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Address:
701 West Georgia St
Vancouver, BC
V7Y 1G5

Contact:
Guest Services
(604) 688-7235

The H.R. MacMillan Space Centre is open daily. On Saturday evenings there are viewing of differenct Planetarium production, micro-lecture plus you can always visit to the observatory.

History of the Space Centre

The H.R. MacMillan Planetarium opened for business on October 28, 1968, it was a gift from lumber tycoon H.R. MacMillan to the residents of Vancouver. Space exploration during the 1960s was starting and intrigued H.R. MacMillan who wanted to provide a centre for the people of his day and future generations to learn about space.

At opening the H.R MacMillan centre just had the Planetarium Theatre and they added the exhibit gallery and new theatre in 1997. The Space Centre transformed over the year into the resource for the community as it is known today to provide learning about space for everyone.

The unique look of the H.R MacMillan Space Centre was designed by architect Gerald Hamilton, and it is today one of most original and recognized buildings in Vancouver. The roof of the building may look like a space craft, but is was really made to look at the hats that the native people of that region wore (Haida people). When it opened in 1968, the H.R MacMillan Space Centre has shared the building with the Museum of Vancouver.

Name Changes Over The Years
1968 H.R. MacMillan Planetarium
1997 Pacific Space Centre
2000 H.R. MacMillan Space Centre

Address: 1100 Chestnut Street
Vancouver, BC
V6J 3J9

The Vancouver Aquarium promotes conservation of aquatic life through education, research, display ,interpretation,and direct action. The Aquarium is home to over 70,000 amazing animals.

Each year 80,000 kids from school are educated about aquatic life through the Vancouver Aquarium school programs. Since 1956 there have been more than 35,000,000 people have visited the Aquarium both tourist and locals and the Aquarium’s 20,000 member-households represent a total of 55,000 people who support the Aquarium.

The Vancouver Aquarium is open to visitors from around the world 365 days a year and can be easily found because it is located in Stanley Park, Vancouver’s most popular park.

Admissions, programs, groups, membership, retail operations, and food services is where most of the operating revenue comes from but the Aquarium’s also accepts charitable contributions, donations and restricted grants to fund its operation. The Aquarium formed the Vancouver Aquarium Conservation Foundation in 1997 to manage endowment funds to support the Aquarium’s education, marine science, animal care and conservation programs for years to come.

Make sure to visit Vancouver Aquarium during your stay in Vancouver if you love ocean wildlife and also consider making a donation while you are there.

During the Ming dynasty, scholars and intellectuals of that time, lived and worked in their garden, sharing these inspiring spaces with friends and family of all ages. The scholar’s garden was filled with positive energy, but also offered serene moments for reflection on life.

History

The Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Garden Society began in 1981 and is a not-for-profit organization with the aim to be a bridge of understanding and enhance relationship between Chinese and Western cultures as well to promote Chinese culture generally and be a vital part of the local community.

The Garden recieves its funding from all levels of Canadian government, private individuals, corporations and the Chinese government. The Garden was built in 1985-1986 using the time tested fundamental techniques used by the original Ming dynasty garden. Fifty-two master craftsmen from Suzhou China working with Canadian builders, completed this landscaping masterpiece in a year. The detailed hallways and walkways were constructed with precision craftsmanship, joining the components without the use of nails, screws or glue. The Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Garden opened for visitors on April 24, 1986.

The Sun Yat-Sen Garden was built using the principle of collaborative design, in which the Garden goes well and compliments the public park close to it; improving the view in both places. For the architect, the botanist, the student of history, the lover of beauty, the Garden provides insights into the subtle wonders to be found within the walls of this living treasure.

Who was Dr. Sun Yat-Sen

Known as the “Father of Modern China,” Dr. Sun Yat-Sen is recognized for his central role in the history of modern China where he sought to bring democratic rule in the early 20th century. He visited Vancouver three times to fund-raise in support of the revolution.

Born into a peasant family in Guangdong Province in 1866, he was educated in Hawaii exposing him to Western thought at an early age. Later, he left his medical career to devote himself to the cause of democracy. As China’s first professional revolutionary, he traveled the world promoting the pro-democracy movement and raising funds.

Dr. Sun Yat-Sen is credited with leading the 1911 revolution that finally overthrew the Qing dynasty. He became the first president of the Republic of China in 1912, but resigned shortly after to devote his efforts to the economic development of China. Since his death in 1925, Dr. Sun Yat -Sen’s persona has evolved into a heroic symbol of modern China. He is known as Guo Fu, the Father of the Country.

As you cross the Capilano suspension bridge you will hear sounds of nature, see beautiful gardens skirt and colourful totem poles. You will also see First Nations legends chiseled into cedar. The Capilano Suspension Bridge will provide you with a sense of peacefulness from the West Coast rainforest surroudings.

The reason why the Capilano Suspension Bridge is one of Vancouver, British Columbia’s most famous tourist attractions is because there are lots of things to see and do onsite. It is not far from downtown Vancouver, Capilano Suspension Bridge and area provides history, adventure and culture making this Vancouver tourist spot a complete British Columbia experience and should make your short list of things to do in Vancouver, BC.

Bilt over a hundred years ago in 1889, the Capilano Suspension Bridge measures 450 feet (137m) across and 230 feet (70m) high above Capilano River. Since 1889 alot of other attractions has added to the 27 acre park. In addition to the bridge there are also gift shops with lots of quality merchandise from all over Canada and great homemade fudge. But wait there are also lots of other activities and attractions, see below.

Other Activities:

Treetops Adventure:
Treetops Adventure is the first venue of its kind in North America, offering a squirrel’s eye view of a thriving coastal forest. Visitors venture from one magnificent Douglas fir tree to another on a series of elevated suspension bridges, some reaching as high as 100 feet (30m) above the forest floor.

Story Centre:
You’re one of the Capilano Tramps, those early adventurers who made the long “tramp” to Capilano Suspension Bridge. Today visitors to Capilano Suspension Bridge can pose with the Tramps before they begin their walk through the Story Centre. Life-size photomurals, artifacts and antiques together with “voices from the past” and informative flipbooks chronicle the early history of the Bridge and the development of Vancouver.

Totem Park:
Part of Capilano’s captivating story involves the tradition of placing totem (story) poles on the grounds at Capilano Suspension Bridge. In the 1930′s Mac MacEachran invited local First Nations to place their story poles in the park, adding a First Nations theme. Those colourful poles are maintained in the exact condition in which they were received and are on display in the Totem Park.

Kia’ Palano:
Get a glimpse into the lives of BC’s First Nations people at Kia’palano, our First Nations’ Cultural Center, as they share stories of their heritage and the historical connection between their culture and the natural world. Traditional weaving and beadwork is also demonstrated through the day.

The Rain Forest:

The delicate Temperate West Coast Rainforest ecosystem is visually presented on large panels interpreting the Forest Floor, the Rainforest Canopy, Geology at the Edge and the Spirit of the Rainforest. Complimentary guided tours are
offered hourly year round and every half hour in the summer months. Visitors are well informed for their stroll through the rainforest, past tranquil trout ponds and majestic evergreens.

Granville Island is a wonderful place and a must visit for any tourist to Vancouver. It is considered part of downtown Vancouver near areas such as Gastown, Chinatown, West End, Stanley Park, Canada Place and Robson Street. They are all within a few kilometers of the corners of Georgia and Granville streets which is the centre of the downtown core of Vancouver.

To easily locate Granville Island just go to the south end of the Granville Street Bridge and Granville Island is right under it. Just cross the Burrard Street Bridge heading south in direction, and then turn left at 2nd Avenue. Important to note tha the Public Market is closed on Mondays from Thanksgiving to Victoria Day, but pretty much all the craft shops and Kids Only Market are open every day of the week.

Granville Island’s location is near two of Vancouver main city bridges, at the place where English Bay becomes False Creek, it is an area that is always hustling and bustling. You can catch great views of the water from any point along its perimeter which makes this island a truly a unique place in Vancouver.

Granville Island today is now a sophisticated area containing the performing arts and education center, artists studios, workshops, art galleries and a wonderful public market has a wide array of fresh food in the Lower Mainland. In addition Granville Island is a great place to dine and place to meet your friends, eat and spend some time in a safe and relaxing environment.

As you look out on to the island, there are various marinas that have working fishing vessels and not to mention luxurious hi-tech personal pleasure craft and yachts and there is also a cement plant / factory that offers visually a unique contrast to its surroundings. Looking around you will also view the False Creek condo towers with marinas at the base of the condominiums which kinda looks like you are in Miami.

Activity:
There is a lot to see and do on Granville Island, you can shop for fresh vegetables, fruit, and seafood, grab a great cup of coffee at one of many unique coffe shops, buy flowers for your girlfriend or wife, or shop at the quaint shops. There is also a multitude of wonderful restaurants, artist’s workshops and Granville Island is located in a very picturesque spot, False Creek, so if you like taking pictures you can do that too. If browsing around markets is not your thing, you can picturesque walk around the seawall which goes along False Creek, and offers up a amazing views both of the city and mountains.

If you have kids your kids will enjoy The Kids Only Market (1496 Cartwright) where there is full of activities and things for your kids to do. There are toys, clothes, and video games, plus two playgrounds. One of playground has a water park and water slide which is open during the summer months. Your child can find many attractions including the Kid’s Market, a waterpark and playground, a Floating Village of houseboats and little bright coloured ferries taking people back and forth among points on the waterfronts.

Be aware that Granville Island can get very busy, mainly during the tourist season. If you don’t like crowds, the large amount of people might be a discouragement and parking can be quite difficult to find, but if you are persistent you will get a spot, because there are always people leaving.

Gastown is also know for the world’s first Steam Clock and is a great tourist attraction. At each 15 minute interval the clock sounds Westminster chimes on 5 brass steam whistlers. The Steam Clock was designed and put together by Raymond Saunders in 1977 based on a 1875 model, it has a cast bronze case and weighs over 2 tons and the movement was powered by a ‘falling ball’ drive.

The saloon/hotel that started it all was burned down in the Great Fire of 1886. The fire ripped through the whole town and destroyed Vancouver, it was thought to have been started by clearing fire that went out of control by Canadian Pacific Railway. It destroyed 398 homes in about an hour, only 2 of the 400 original houses made it.

Unlike the houses that burned down in the Great Fire of 1886, “The Europe Hotel” is built to withstand fire and it was the first fireproof building in western Canada. The Europe Hotel was built by Italian businessman Angelo Colari in 1892. It was known as the finest hotel in town during those days.

In Maple Tree Square you will find the statue of Gassy Jack Deighton, there is also the Fisherhead Water Fountain stands near the Lamplighter Pub in the Dominion Hotel which was the first Vancouver business to serve alcohol to women.

If you are into Canadian art , Gastown is home to many great art galleries, with works from a selection of Canadian Native artist and sculpters in Western Canada.

Participate in a free 1.5 hour walking tour of Gastown that is conducted daily from June through August. It starts at the Gastown Steam Clock and Gassy Jack statue in Maple Tree Square, you can contact the Gastown Business Improvement Society for schedules if you are interested.

Make you way to the 300 block of West Cordova Street where you will discover street shops selling collectibles, antiques, Canadian designer fashions, and dine at cool eateries, all this on one block.

Gastown is near to Vancouver city’s downtown business area and hotels so it will be quite easy to find and west of it is the Canada Place. You can easily walk from Gastown to the Cruise Ship Terminal or the Vancouver Trade and Convention Centre. Heading east of Gastown you will come to Vancouver’s Chinatown and you will be very close to the Sun Yat Sen Gardens. Now going south you will discover the BC Place, Rogers Arena (formerly GM Place), and International Village.

To get to Gastown is quite easy, you can get there by SkyTrain, Vancouver’s rapid transit system, SeaBus (ferry service from the North Shore), West Coast Express and city buses from all areas of Vancouver and the Lower Mainland.

History
Vancouver’s Chinatown is North America’s second largest and was founded in 1885. In the late 1800′s the Chinese population supplied a large portion of the labour resources for the western region of Canada and attributed to the growth of the city of Vancouver and British Columbia as a province. Once social, economic and political restrictions that slowed the development of the Chinese community were removed Chinatown began to grow in stature and became the 2nd largest Chinatown in North America next to San Francisco.

From the 1980′s to 1990′s immigrants arrived from different parts of Asia and surrounding cities such as of Richmond and other locations began to entice people from Hong Kong, Taiwan and Mainland China generating competing economic and cultural areas of influence. The Chinatown of Vancouver city lost some of its luster as a cultural centre for the Chinese community.

Currently
Vancouver’s Chinatown district is located just east of the downtown area, and contains many of the city’s historic sites and heritage resources. The Chinatown district contains the third largest population of Asian immigrants in the Vancouver city area an it host all kinds of themed events, structures and stores in this district of the downtown core.


The past few years saw a new revitalization of the historical Chinatown. The City of Vancouver and provincial and federal departments along with the local Chinese business and cultural communities had joined forces to contribute to the revitalization.

Today, as it has been for a long while Vancouver city’s Chinatown remains a popular tourist area with many sights, sounds and events in one of Vancouver’s busiest neighbourhoods.

Sights within the Chinatown district include the Millennium Gate , Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Chinese gardens and the close by public park to the many open air shops where you can bargain for goods. This is the best way to become familiar with Vancouver’s rich Asian heritage.

Other events and sights inlude the annual Chinese New Year parade where the celebrations light up the streets of the downtown area, and the narrowest commercial building in the world according to the Guinness book of Records.

Chinatown never dissappoints as it is a treat for the senses, and would be a great stop in your tour of Vancouver city.