Major Attractions

Harrison Hot Springs

Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 11/02/2010 - 16:40
One of the five mineral hot pools to enjoy at Harrison Hot Springs Resort.

Soak up some B.C. history – literally – at one of Harrison Hot Springs Resort’s many mineral pools. Originally, the hot springs were revered by the Coast Salish people for their medicinal properties and rejuvenating effects. As one of British Columbia’s oldest hotels, the resort has been providing guests with the opportunity to enjoy these springs for decades.

Grouse Mountain

Submitted by Day Trips Canada on Thu, 08/14/2008 - 07:43
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Grouse Mountain is one of the North Shore Mountains overlooking the city of Vancouver. Anyone who has arrived into Vancouver either by car, rail or air at night is sure to have seen it's lighting on the horizon. Grouse Mountain sits at a height of 1,231 m (4,039 ft) and public access to the mountain is by a sky car, the Grouse Grind hiking trail, or the Old Grouse Mountain Highway.

Capilano Suspension Bridge

Submitted by Day Trips Canada on Thu, 08/14/2008 - 07:37
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The Capilano Suspension Bridge is 136 metres long (450ft) and crosses the Capilano River at a height of 70 metres (230 feet). Located in North Vancouver, the Capilano Suspension Bridge is a famous landmark and tourist attraction and draws over 800,000 visitors a year. Visitors are free to stroll (or scurry) across the bridge to the other side of the canyon. Part of the fun is that the bridge sways as you move across it but visitors shouldn't worry, it's very, very strong. The bridge is technically strong enough to support the weight of ten military fighter planes.

Vancouver Aquarium

Submitted by Day Trips Canada on Wed, 08/13/2008 - 07:31
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The Vancouver Aquarium is a public aquarium located in Vancouver's Stanley Park. Not only is the Vancouver Aquarium a popular tourist attraction, but the aquarium is also a centre for conservation, marine research, and marine animal rehabilitation. As Canada's largest aquarium, and one of the five largest in North America, the Vancouver Aquarium was the first to display orcas, belugas, and dolphins. Currently, the Vancouver Aquarium is home to over 300 species of fish, approximately 30,000 invertebrates, 56 species of amphibians and reptiles, and over types of 60 mammals and birds.

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