Vancouver Things to Do Tips by duanestorey

There are several trendy areas in Vancouver, but Kitsilano is probably the most popular one amongst the younger, university crowds. In Kitsilano (usually shortened to "Kits" by the locals), you'll find several streets of coffeeshops, restaurants and bars (Arbutus and Yew are two major streets). At the North end of Arbutus you'll find Kits beach, along with Cornwall Avenue (which runs parallel to the beach, and eventually intersects Burrard Street).

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Directions: Cornwall and Arbutus

Go up to Whistler and ski, bike, or just have a few beers.
The best ski-resort in North America, and one of the best in the world. I'm fortunate to have grown up in this part of the world. People are amazed when I tell them I've been to Whistler 5 or 6 times, and have yet to ski there.. I spent New Year's Eve there last year, and it was so awesome!

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Vancouver in the winter is amazing.. it's practically the only place in Canada where you can spend Christmas without sub-zero temperatures. Fortunately, the snow line comes down far enough to make Vancouver very picturesque.

Although I do appreciate the odd snowfall in the wintertime, it is very nice to not have to go out and shovel the driveway everyday!

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Address: Head down to the kits beach area!

If you're in Vancouver, make sure you head to Point Grey, and check out the University of British Columbia (UBC).

UBC is situated right on the ocean, and sports some of the most fantastic views in the Vancouver area. All the foilage around UBC is located in the University Endowment Lands (UEL). In the UEL, you'll find dog trails, bike trails, running paths, and nature trails. When I was training for the Sun Run, I used to go on nice long runs on the various trails within the UEL.

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Directions: Head West along 4th Ave, 12th Ave, 16th Ave, 41st Ave or South West Marine Drive. Each of these roads will take you into UBC.

If you walk to the North end of the University of British Columbia, you'll eventually be rewarded with am amazing view of the North Shore mountains. If you visit in the summer, or late spring, you can view the roses in the rose garden.

Many of the workers on campus come ot the rose garden at noon to eat their lunch.

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Directions: North along main mall

If you're looking to see a concert, or the BC Lions CFL team, then head to BC Place Stadium. It's located next to the Cambie Street bridge in downtown Vancouver.

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Directions: Beside Cambie Street Bridge

The Vancouver Public Library is located near Cambie Street downtown. Inside you're find books, periodicals, and coffee shops.

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Directions: Near the Cambie Street Bridge

If you like music, then you've come to the right city. Vancouver is definitely one of the cheapest locations in North America to buy music CDs.

A & B sound is one of the oldest music stores in Vancouver. My favourite location is close to Seymour and Robson Street. The average price of a new CD here is around $12 CAD ($8 US).

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Directions: Seymour and Robson Street

If you're in Gastown, check out the Steam Clock, a clock driven by steam power! It's a popular tourist attaction, and there's usually a pile of people around it taking pictures.

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Directions: In gastown

If you're downtown, then try and catch a peek inside GM Place, Vancouver's newest Sports Arena. GM Place is the home of the Vancouver Canucks (go Canucks go!), and is one of the nicest arena's in North America.

If you're in town, try to catch a Canucks game, or see a concert here.

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Directions: Near the Cambie Street Bridge