Victoria. chartered flights to scenic
north coast destinations such as
haida Gwaii and prince rupert are also
available (year-round). Vancouver
heliport, 455 w. waterfront rd.
604-273-4688 or toll-free 1-800-
665-4354. www.helijet.com partial
X Map 1: B6 wildlife. snorkelling and kayak gear
supplied (to oct); rentals for dive gear
available (year-round). divers must be
certified. diver training and certifica-
tion available. 6373 bruce st., west
Vancouver. 604-329-3486. www.
seadragoncharters.com Map 4: a1
Mountains CiTY RUnninG TOURS Get the inside
scoop on Vancouver’s spectacular
scenery with guides who take small
GROUSE MOUnTAin panoramic
views unfold as the skyride aerial
tram whisks visitors 1,130 m (3,700
ft) above the city to the mountaintop
chalet. the refuge for Endangered
wildlife shelters two orphaned grizzly
bears, raptors and hummingbirds.
summer activities include ziplining,
lumberjack shows, tandem paraglid-
ing, helicopter tours, chairlift rides
and hiking. hiking trails for all levels,
including the Grouse Grind, a chal-
lenging 2.9-km (1.8-mi) trek up the
mountain’s face. skyride departs every
15 minutes (year-round). Free shuttle
from canada place (to Sep). top of
capilano rd., north Vancouver. 604-
980-9311. www.grousemountain.com
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Sightseeing Tours
groups off the beaten path. run
through sites like olympic Village,
chinatown and Gastown at a casual
pace (year-round). Guides take photos
and send them the next day, so all you
need is running gear. custom tours
available. daily tours, weather permit-
ting. 1-877-415-0058, ext. 20. www.
cityrunningtours.com/vancouver
EvERGREEn ADvEnTURES private
sightseeing tours of Vancouver, whis-
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WHiSTlER blACkCOMb ride up
whistler mountain from the middle of
the bavarian-style village full of shops,
restaurants and accommodations
(year-round). in summer, explore the
hiking trails on both mountains, the
bike park on whistler mountain or the
Family adventure Zone at the base of
blackcomb mountain. hop aboard the
peak 2 peak gondola, with 28-person
cabins travelling a 4.4-km (2.7-mi),
11-minute ride on a suspended cable
between the peaks of whistler and
blackcomb mountains (to Sep 16).
located 120 km north of Vancouver
on hwy 99. whistler Guest services
and information toll-free 1-800-766-
0449. www.whistlerblackcomb.com
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Outdoor Adventures
ROWAnD’S REEF rent all the scuba
diving or snorkelling gear you need
for your next underwater adventure.
offers full- or multi-day rentals, group
dives and gear servicing (year-round).
divers must be certified. diver training
and certification available. 1731 w. 4th
ave. 604-669-3483. www.rowands
reef.com Map 1: e3
SEA DRAGOn CHARTERS scuba
diving charters, plus snorkelling and
kayaking excursions. Get up close and
personal with harbour seals and other
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