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A scene from the Grouse Grind
The Grouse Grind has become a very popular hiking trail for Vancouverites and visitors alike. You can read an interesting story about it here.
The trail goes take you up an elevation of 800 metres, over a total distance of 2,900 metres.
It's not for everyone. Be sure you're in relatively good shape, have water and a cel phone with you, and don't start too late in the day. And by all means, be dressed for a hike, not to go dancing!
When you get to the top you can either climb back down or pay $5.00 to take the gondola back down.
Address: 6400 Nancy Greene Way, North Vancouver, BC
Directions: To get there, just drive to the base of Grouse Mountain or catch Base #236 from Lonsdale Quay.
Phone: 604-984-0661
Theme: Hiking
Cooper Boating, Vancouver
Cooper Boating lets locals and visitors charter sailboats and powerboats from their central Granville Island Marina. The very friendly staff went out of their way to help a friend of mine visiting from California.
Too many people who set foot in Vancouver never get out into the amazing ocean that is so much a part of what the city is all about!
Address: 1620 Duranleau Street, Granville Island
Directions: From the Granville Island Market, walk south past Blackberry Books and then up the road about a hundred metres
Other Contact: amber@cooperboating.com
Phone: 1.888.999.6419
Theme: Boating/Sailing
Website: http://cooperboating.com
Lawn Bowling in Vancouver
Though far from capturing the attention of the majority of Canadians, lawn bowling definitely has a contigent of devoted followers!
There are a few clubs scattered throughout Vancouver which you might want to check out.
I do confess that I don't know the rules at this time. Though in 20 years I might be tempted to join! :-)
Theme: Other
Website: http://www.bowlsbc.ca
Vancouver Canucks Hockey
Though seeing professional sports live is a bit pricey for my tastes, it's something very special to a lot of people.
The Vancouver Canucks are a very good team the past few seasons and often provide a lively game to watch.
Address: GM Place, 800 Griffiths Way, Vancouver
Directions: Near the western end of the Georgia Viaduct
At the eastern edge of Georgia downtown
Phone: (604) 899-GOAL
Theme: Other
Website: http://www.canucks.com
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