BURNABY VILLAGE MUSEUM Explore
this 1920s village at your own pace.
Period-costumed interpreters wel-
come guests and give demonstrations
in the homes, businesses and shops.
Popular stops include the blacksmith,
the general store and the garden at
the farmhouse. Visit the restored in-
terurban tram and ride on the vintage
C.W. Parker Carousel (to Sep 3). Open
Tu-Su. Free admission. Carousel ride
$2.65. 6501 Deer Lake Ave., Burnaby.
604-297-4565. www.burnabyvillage
museum.ca Map 2: D4
MUSEUM OF VANCOUVER Visiting
exhibitions and displays highlight
local heritage (year-round). Exhibi-
tions: Haida Now More than 450
works by Haida carvers, weavers,
photographers and printmakers,
collected as early as the 1890s (to Jun
15). cesna?em, the city before the city
This groundbreaking exhibition digs
deep into local First Nations history
(ongoing). Open Tu-Su. $15, s/s and
12-18 $11, 5-11 $5, under 5 free. 1100
Chestnut St. in Vanier Park. Parking.
604-736-4431. www.museumofvan
couver.ca Map 1: D2
VANCOUVER MARITIME MUSEUM
Exhibits thrill all ages with the rich
maritime traditions of the Pacific Coast.
Discover the world of shipwrecks and
explorers; step back in time to 1944 on
board St. Roch, Canada’s celebrated
RCMP schooner; explore The Children’s
Maritime Discovery Centre; and visit
historic vessels in Heritage Harbour
(year-round). Open daily. $12.50, s/s
$10, under 6 free, family $35. Exhibi-
tion: Sea Snaps: Marine Photography (to
Oct 7). In Vanier Park, 1905 Ogden Ave.
604-257-8300. www.vancouvermari
timemuseum.com Map 1: D2
Parks & Gardens
DR. SUN YAT-SEN CLASSICAL
CHINESE GARDEN This Ming
Dynasty–style garden is tucked away
behind protective walls in the middle of
bustling Chinatown. The architecture,
rocks, plants and water are carefully
combined in a serene, striking setting.
Guided tours, special events, gift shop
(year-round). Open daily. Rates vary
with the seasons. Price includes tour
and tea. 578 Carrall St. 604-662-3207.
www.vancouverchinesegarden.com
Partial Map 1: C7
QUEEN ELIZABETH PARK A winding
road climbs the gentle slope of Little
Mountain, through an arboretum, to
the summit and a panoramic view
of Vancouver. An early example of
environmental restoration, ornamental
gardens full of rockeries and winding
streams bloom in two reclaimed quar-
ries. The Bloedel Conservatory crowns
the park next to the plaza, with a large
water feature, Henry Moore sculpture
and a pavilion beloved of wedding par-
ties and Tai Chi devotees (year-round).
Pay parking. 33rd Ave. at Cambie St.
In Vancouver 311, outside Vancouver
604-873-7000. www.vancouver.ca
Partial Map 4: E4
STANLEY PARK Vancouver’s 400-ha
(1,000-acre) park was named for
Lord Stanley in 1888 when he was
Governor General of Canada. Locals
and visitors get back to nature, walking,
biking or blading the 8.8-km (5.5-mi)
seawall and taking in spectacular
scenery. Major park attractions include
the aquarium, rose garden, totem
poles, Lost Lagoon and Siwash Rock
(year-round). Horse-drawn tours
604-681-5115 (to Nov 11). Enter park
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