It also features a generous sampling of antiques shops , dining destinations , home decor stores and high-end fashions by both local and international designers . Browse the aisles at the enormous Indigo bookstore , sip a specialty latte , and take in a show at the landmark Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage . www . southgranville . org Map 1
SQUAMISH Often referred to as the outdoor recreation capital of Canada , this energetic community offers mountain biking , kayaking , golf , hiking , snowshoeing and more . Watch experienced rock climbers scale the second-largest granite monolith ( a single sheet of stone ) in the world at Stawamus Chief Provincial Park , then ride the Sea to Sky Gondola for spectacular views . Nearby Brackendale is home to North America ’ s highest concentration of bald eagles ( Dec-Feb ). www . exploresquamish . com Map 2 : B8
WEST END A dynamic mix of natural beauty and nightlife , this neighbourhood is home to both Stanley Park — named one of the best urban parks in the world by Condé Nast Traveler — and Davie Village , the hub of Vancouver ’ s vibrant LGBTQ + community . Grab something delicious from a charming cafe or restaurant on Denman Street and watch the sun set over English Bay . In the summer , enjoy outdoor movie screenings , the Honda Celebration of Light fireworks display and Vancouver Pride Festival , the biggest in Western Canada . www . westendbia . com Map 1
WEST VANCOUVER This upscale neighbourhood offers world-class shopping and an abundance of stunning parks and beaches . Visit Ambleside Park for panoramic views of Vancouver and Stanley Park , gaze up at enormous first-growth trees in Lighthouse Park or shop till you drop at Park Royal shopping centre , with over 275 brand-name stores , services and eateries . On the city ’ s western edge , picturesque Horseshoe Bay is a departure point for ferries to Bowen Island , Vancouver Island and the Sunshine Coast . www . vancouversnorthshore . com Map 4
WHISTLER The official mountain venue of the 2010 Olympic Winter Games is known as one of the world ’ s best yearround destination resorts . Ski or snowboard at over 200 runs on Whistler and Blackcomb mountains , or , during the warmer months , go mountain biking or take a swing at a world-class golf course . Ride the Peak 2 Peak Gondola — the highest and longest lift of its kind in the world — then savour the après scene in the Village , which ranges from patio beers to craft cocktails to dancing the night away . www . whistler . com Map 2 : A8
YALETOWN This former industrial area has undergone a renaissance to epitomize urban cool . Keep company with the city ’ s upwardly mobile at the galleries , boutiques , spas and cafes that thrive along these condo-lined streets . With countless eateries and trendy bars — and more patios than anywhere else in the city — there ’ s always something happening . Stop by the Roundhouse Community Centre for art , live performances and a taste of Canadian railway history , or relax at David Lam Park , one of the sites of the TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival . www . yaletowninfo . com Map 1
USEFUL INFORMATION
HOLIDAYS On the following dates , businesses in BC may be closed or have reduced hours . Victoria Day : May 21 , 2018 Canada Day : July 1 , 2018 BC Day : Aug . 6 , 2018 Labour Day : Sep . 3 , 2018 Thanksgiving : Oct . 8 , 2018 Remembrance Day : Nov . 11 , 2018 Christmas Eve : Dec . 24 , 2018 Christmas : Dec . 25 , 2018 Boxing Day : Dec . 26 , 2018 New Year ’ s Eve : Dec . 31 , 2018 New Year ’ s Day : Jan . 1 , 2019 Family Day : Feb . 18 , 2019 Good Friday : Apr . 19 , 2019 Easter Sunday : Apr . 21 , 2019 Easter Monday : Apr . 22 , 2019
TIPPING In Canada , tipping for good service is customary in certain situations . Restaurant Server : 15 % to 20 % of the total bill , before taxes . If you ’ re dining with a group , the restaurant may add a gratuity of 18 % or more . Bartender : 10 % to 20 % of the total bill , before taxes . Hairdresser / Aesthetician : 10 % to 15 % of the total . Parking Valet : $ 2 to $ 5 . Taxi / Limo Driver : 10 % to 15 % of fare . Tour Guide : 10 % to 15 % of the total . Concierge : At your discretion . Porter : $ 1 to $ 2 per bag . Housekeeper : $ 2 or more per day , paid daily . Hotel Doorman : $ 2 to $ 5 . where . ca N5