May-June Issue #40 4Guys | Page 189

189 VANCOUVER

4 . Science World

Science World , officially known as Telus World of Science , in Vancouver , is a hub of activity for old and young alike . It is a not-for-profit science centre featuring many permanent interactive exhibits and displays , as well as a variety of others that change throughout the year . One of the visiting exhibits includes “ Ultimate Dinosaurs ” featuring new and unusual dinosaurs from South America , Africa and Madagascar with rarely seen specimens using reality technology transforming full-scale dinosaurs into flesh covered animated beasts . There is a summer science camp offered for children with different themes each year . After hours , in the evening , there is “ Science World After Dark ” where adults only can mix , mingle and explore science like a kid but without the kids . The centre is also home to an OMNIMAX theatre where you can travel the world without leaving Canada . It ’ s an exciting and educational place for everyone .
Capilano Suspension Bridge Park is most famous for its suspension bridge , but has much more . The suspension bridge , built in 1889 , is 450 feet ( 137m ) across , 230 feet ( 70m ) above the Capilano River and has been crossed by millions of visitors . The sounds of nature all around you , the natural history , adventure and culture within minutes of downtown Vancouver , will take you into a utopia you won ’ t soon forget . Then you can experience the Cliffwalk , a cantilevered walkway along a granite cliff high above the Capilano Canyon . Treetops Adventure , seven suspension bridges , guided nature tours , the Kids ’ Rainforest Explorer program and the Living Forest exhibit are all other rain forest adventures you can experience . There are fantastic photo ops everywhere including the the Totem Park and with the Capilano Tramps .

3 . Capilano Suspension