EntErtainmEnt
rennials, summer annuals and waterlil-
ies, heathers in late summer and an
autumn colour display. The Elizabethan
hedge maze is fun for kids and adults.
Large sculptures and fountains dot
the garden (year-round). Open daily.
Rates vary with the seasons. 5251
Oak St. at 37th Ave. 604-878-9274.
Shaughnessy Restaurant 604-261-
0011. www.vandusengarden.org
Map 4: E3
Tours & Leisure
AcTiviTies
Boats & Fishing
Stellar Stunts
It takes a certain kind of human—the word “super”
comes to mind—to leap through a flaming hoop onto a
galloping horse, juggle a world-record-breaking number
of ping-pong balls with their mouths, or contort them-
selves into human pretzels. The incredible performers
at Royal Canadian Family Circus Spectac! (to Jun. 10; page
66) do all that and more, led by a larger-than-life ring-
master who’s headlined every circus show from Cirque
du Soleil to the Ringling Brothers. Don’t miss crowd
favourites Duo Guerrero, internationally acclaimed
high-wire walkers who perform their death-defying
balancing act while wife Aura sings to her husband,
Werner—sometimes while doing the splits. Talk about
going above and beyond.—Chloë Lai
via west end of Beach Ave., Nelson St.
or Georgia St. In Vancouver 311, outside
Vancouver 604-873-7000. www.
vancouver.ca Partial Map 5
UBC BOTANICAL GARDEN Stroll
through the 44-ha (110-acre) Main
Garden to see alpine, Asian, medicinal
and culinary plants, and towering BC
coastal forest trees (year-round).
Open daily. $9, s/s $7, 5-12 $5, under
5 free, family $21. Nitobe Memorial
Garden (2 km/1.2 mi north) is an au-
thentic Japanese tea and stroll garden
(year-round). See forest treetops on
the suspended, 308-m-(1,010-ft-) long
Greenheart Canopy Walkway (to Nov).
Walkway with access to garden $20,
s/s $15, 5-12 $10, under 5 free, family
$44. 6804 S.W. Marine Dr. Garden
shop 604-822-4529. www.botanical
garden.ubc.ca Partial Map 4: E1
VANDUSEN BOTANICAL GARDEN
This scenic 22-ha (55-acre) garden
in the centre of Vancouver contains
native and exotic plants displayed
among rolling lawns, tranquil lakes and
woodlands. Seasonal features include
spring bulbs and rhododendrons, pe-
ECOMARINE PADDLESPORT CEN-
TRES A large rental fleet of ocean kay-
aks in singles and doubles, and stand-
up paddle boards. Rentals, lessons
and tours. Secure buoyancy, lifejacket,
whistle, spray skirt, pu mp, paddle and
spare. Short- and long-term rentals
available (year-round). Open daily.
1668 Duranleau St. Map 6: C2 1300
Discovery St. Map 4: D2 English Bay
Bathhouse, 1700 Beach Ave. Map 1:
B3 604-689-7575 or toll-free 1-888-
425-2925. www.ecomarine.com
ELECTRIC HARBOUR TOURS The
city’s first zero-emission electric-boat
tours take sightseers on fully narrated
45-minute tours with scenic views
of Coal Harbour, Stanley Park, the
North Shore mountains and the Port
of Vancouver (to Oct 14). $42. Tours
depart from 501 Denman St., just off
the seawall. 604-451-1600. www.
westcoastsightseeing.com Map 1:A4
HARBOUR CRUISES & EVENTS Embark
on excursions such as a paddlewheel
tour of the city’s harbour (to Sep 30)
or a sunset dinner cruise (to Oct 15).
Tours depart from 501 Denman St., just
off the seawall. 604-688-7246. www.
boatcruises.com Map 1: A4
PACIFIC ANGLER FISHING CHARTERS
Hook a salmon or trout on ocean fish-
ing charters or fly-fishing excursions.
Experienced guides direct anglers to
the best spots, and boats are equipped
with top-notch gear. Book 5-, 8- or
10-hour trips, or overnight and custom
fishing expeditions (year-round). 750
Pacific Blvd. 778-788-8582. www.
vancouversalmonfishing.ca Map 1: D6
PIRATE ADVENTURES Set sail with a
merry band of pirates for swashbuck-
BUZZWORTHY If you’re seeking Romulan ale, butterbeer, a pan-galactic gargle blaster or
other similarly geeky libations, head to Storm Crow (page 81), Vancouver’s original nerd bar.
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