EntErtainmEnt
Stanley Park, the Lions Gate Bridge
and beyond (to Oct). $42. Departures
and bookings at Westin Bayshore
Resort & Marina, 1601 Bayshore Dr.
604-633-6413. www.seavancouver
.com Map 1: A4
SEWELL’S MARINA Rent a boat or
take the staff on a team-building
water-bound scavenger hunt, charter a
salmon-fishing boat with skipper-
guide (year-round) or take a sea safari
wildlife eco-tour (to Oct). 6409 Bay
St., West Vancouver. 604-921-3474.
www.sewellsmarina.com Map 4: A1
Flightseeing
Saddle Up
What do you get when you mix country and rock
tunes with some serious barbecue? The Yale Saloon
(page 98), which boasts one of the city’s largest in-
house smokers. Feast on pulled pork, brisket, ribs and
sausage (with sides of coleslaw, potato salad, baked
beans and jalapeno cornbread) while listening to great
music. Maybe even take a ride on the mechanical bull.
It all adds up to a rollicking good time.—Sheri Radford
Tours & Leisure
AcTiviTies
Bike Tours & Rentals
BAYSHORE BICYCLE & ROLLERBLADE
RENTALS Explore Vancouver and
Stanley Park on quality 21-speed
mountain bikes: ladies’ bikes, kids’
bikes, tandems. Rollerblades and bike
carriers, too (year-round). Open daily.
745 Denman St. 604-688-2453. www.
bayshorebikerentals.ca Map 1: A4
INTO THE WILD Venture off the
beaten path on these hiking and biking
tours. See the Lower Mainland or
Vancouver Island on single-day tours,
or explore beautiful BC on a multi-day
tour. Private tours available, too. Bikes,
helmets, lunch and transportation are
included (to Sep, weather permitting).
778-877-6100. www.intothewild.ca
Boats & Fishing
CREEKSIDE KAYAKS Single and
tandem kayaks available by the hour,
plus classes and paddle boards (to
Oct). Reservations recommended.
Creekside Community Centre,
1 Athletes Way. 604-616-7453.
www.creeksidekayaks.ca Map 1: E7
HARBOUR CRUISES & EVENTS Em-
bark on excursions such as a paddle-
wheel tour of the harbour (to Sep 30)
or a sunset dinner cruise (to Oct 15).
Tours depart from 501 Denman St.,
near Stanley Park. 604-688-7246.
www.boatcruises.com Map 1: A4
HARBOUR AIR SEAPLANES The
world’s largest all-seaplane airline
offers scenic air tours over Vancouver,
Victoria and the Gulf Islands. Daily
scheduled flights, too (year-round).
Access from Cordova and Thurlow
streets. Vancouver Harbour Flight
Centre, 1-1055 Canada Place. 604-
274-1277 or toll-free 1-800-665-
0212. www.harbourair.com Map 1: B6
HELIJET Regularly scheduled service
between Vancouver, Nanaimo and
Victoria, as well as flightseeing tours
departing from downtown and the
airport (summer only). Charters also
available (year-round). 604-273-
4688 or toll-free 1-800-665-4354.
Partial www.helijet.com
Games & Leisure Activities
ONE UNDER URBAN GOLF CLUB
Come for the simulated-golf experi-
ence but stay for the inspired pizza
menu and abundance of ways to wet
your whistle: signature cocktails, craft
beers and wines on tap (year-round).
Open daily. Gift shop. 476 Granville
St. 604-559-GOLF (4653). www.
oneunder.ca Map 1: B6
PIRATE ADVENTURES Set sail with a
merry band of pirates for swashbuck-
ling family outings, birthday parties
and unforgettable adventures (May-
Nov). Boat departs from Granville
Island. 604-754-7535. www.pirate
adventures.ca/vancouver RICHMOND GO-KARTS Racing-style
single go-karts and two-seaters are fun
for all ages. Full concession, arcade and
large, covered picnic areas (to Oct).
Open daily till sundown. One block
east of Hwy 99, between Westminster
Hwy and Blundell Rd. 6631 Sidaway
Rd., Richmond. 604-278-6184. www.
richmondgokarts.com Map 3:D5
SEA VANCOUVER Embark on a
90-minute guided tour of Vancouver’s
waterfront, including English Bay, VANCOUVER MYSTERIES Grab some
friends and unravel a murder mystery,
save the planet or solve a top-secret
FANTASTIC PHOTOS Part walking tour, part photography class, all fun: Vancouver
Photowalks (page 82) offers two-hour courses in picturesque areas of the city.
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