Vancouver canada---what to do?

Can someone tell me about the places I have listed below?


We were given free tickets to all these attractions and am trying to figure out which ones are worth it...and if they are better in the summer or early winter?


Also we are 2 adults--no children if that helps choosing which things are best....Thanks in advance for your help


Vancouver Lookout! Harbour Tower


Grouse Mountain


The Vancouver Aquarium and Marine Sciences Centre


Science World


Vancouver Maritime Museum


The Capilano Suspension Bridge


The University of British Columbia Museum of Anthropology


Stanley Park Horse Drawn Carriages


Sewells Marina (May thru October)


Vancouver Whale Watch (May thru October)


Van Dusen Garden


Dr. Sun Yt San Classical Chinese Garden


Harbour Cruiseschar

Vancouver canada---what to do?
Grouse Mountain is always a tourist favorite, the view is fantastic ( you take a gondola up the mountain to the ski hill ) and there is a bear habitat at the top and you will see Grizzley bears, not black or brown bears but Grizzley bears!! Capilano Suspension Bridge in on the road to Grouse Mountain so you could easily do both in the same day.





The Aquarium is in Stanley Park and is a must see as well. They have Orcas and belugas and other species native to our waters, really neat to see. Stanley Park is the park right downtown and you can take the horse drawn carriage around the seawall for great views of the inlet. Again, both things you can do in one day. The harbour cruises leave from just out the park as well so that works out as well.





If you are into gardens then you can go to the Sun Yet San Gardens they are in China town which is right next to Gastown, a good historical walk through Vancouver (just don't mind the drug addicts and homeless people). Van Dusen is considered the best gardens but it is a 20 minute drive from the centre core but still in Vancouver.





I would check out the Museum of Anthropology it is at UBC ( the university ) which is on the Endowment Lands ( basically a big forest ) and is near quite a few beaches. It is a lovely drive there ( 20-30 minutes? ) from d/t and you can check them all out, there is even a nude beach ( Wreck Beach ) but don't worry it is not something you can find easily just ask if you want to end up there though!





I wouldn't bother going to Science World it is mostly for kids. The Maritime Museum is interesting if you are into boats travelling through the Arctic Passage but otherwise.. skip it.





September is the best time to visit Vancouver, all the kids are back to school and everyone is back to work so it will be easier for you to get around. Plus the weather is always gorgeous the whole month of September, blue skies and no rain.





Have fun, congrats on winning everything!
Reply:WATCH A CANUCKS GAME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!





otherwise go to grouse or aquarium. awesome places.
Reply:My husband and I's first visit trip to Vancouver was in June last year and totally fell in love with Vancouver.





Stayed 5 days in a hotel by Coal Harbour.





Coming from a first time Vancouver tourist, I would suggest the following MUSTS:





* strolling along Coal Harbour ... the view is fantastic (I might as well mention, it's quite a long walk but scenery is well worth it.)





* Lookout Tower ....and just a block or two at the back of the bldg. is....





* Gastown, which is quaint and pictureque...





* the Storyeum is also in Gastown... but more for kids.....well, would have been worth it if we had our grandkids. But, taking pictures with the "Jurassic" -theme facade and animals was nice.





* Stanley Park ... again, walking the harbour with the waterfront view. We did not try the Horse-drawn ride but still enjoyed just strolling.





* Vancouver Aquarium, also in Stanley Park





* Van Dusen Garden is a bit farther from downtown but we made it there nicely and safely by just taking the bus. I am sure your hotel will gladly help you with the route.





BEST of ALL.........the BEARS ALL OVER downtown and neighboring areas!!!





On our first day, that's what caught our attention and we made it a point to take a picture of each and every bear statue we encountered. BTW....the bear statues are a work of art in itself.....each one is unique and very colorful!





Enjoy your trip!
Reply:it really just depends wut ur interested in. personally, if i had a choice out of those, I would DEFINITELY do grouse (summer or winter is great) and the suspension bridge. the other things (like science world and the aquarium) are great, but you can do that almost anywhere. these things are unique to BC.
Reply:I have only been to Grouse Mountain. You can take a scenic ride up to the top of the mountain where you have a great view of Vancouver and a restaurant I believe. Also if you go in the winter there is skiing/snowboarding.
Reply:harbour center so so Expensive restaurant Quue ELizabeth Park Just as good or better Grouse Mountain GREAT any time Aqarium summer science world not bad Good Imax theatre Cap suspension Bridge TOURIST TRAP Go were we go Lynn Canyon Were old shoes Nice hiking traills ( its FREE) Ubc Museum Good lots of indian artifacks Horse drawn Carriages Ride the free shuttle bus instead Sewells not Bad Vandusen Gardens good But Park %26amp; tilford Gardens smaller but free dr Sun Yet gardens Good Harbour Cruises Nice Summer b is best Get a day pass for buses Less than 10 bucks See metro town mall 500 stores Granville island Ride the little ferries see gastown