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8 . Cypress Mountain
Located a 30-minute drive away from downtown Vancouver , Cypress Mountain Ski Area is a ski resort featuring 53 named alpine ski runs and 19 km of cross-country ski trails . Snowshoeing is also very popular in the area . Located at the resort you will find snow schools , rentals , Cypress Creek Grill , Gold Metal Cafe , Crazy Raven Bar and Grill and a Big Bear Sports retail shop right on the premises of Cypress Creek Lodge . It features six lifts and terrain accommodating different skill levels with about 15 % beginner , 35 % intermediate , 35 % advanced , 8 % expert and 7 % freestyle . The area is well-known for hosting the 2010 Winter Olympics Freestyle Skiing and Snowboarding events making it an exciting location of Canadian sporting history . For a winter destination , Cypress Mountain Ski Area can ’ t be beat anywhere else in Canada .
The oldest amusement park in Canada , Playland is located in Hastings Park in Vancouver . They are constantly upgrading and changing attractions here , so it ’ s a place you can visit more than once without getting bored . They feature roller coasters – namely , the Wooden Roller Coaster , Corkscrew and Kettle Creek Mine . Some of the other main rides include AtmosFear , Breakdance !, Crazy Beach Party and Enterprise , to name a few . There are several children ’ s attractions including Balloon Explorers featuring eight hot air balloons rising 42 feet in the air and moving in a circular motion , Dune Buggy rides , Flying Elephants – a circular elephant ride , KC ’ s Raceway – a motorized car ride and much more . There ’ s a haunted house , a glass house , climbing wall , miniature golf course and more . The midway games are too numerous to mention , but whether you love the rides , the games or the atmosphere , you can ’ t beat Playland .
7 . Playland