2008 Vancouver Official Visitors Guide - (Page 30) See & Do LeGend B: Banquet Facilities C: cafe Cn: concession G: Gift shop P: Pub R: restaurant Wheelchair Accessible W: ouT-oF-ToWn ATTrAcTions & MuseuMs Po Box 188, Britannia Beach 1.604.896.2233, 1.800.896.4044 bcmuseumofmining.org experience an underground train ride and the life of a historic miner with hands-on gold panning and a visit to the Mill building. operates spr, sum, Fall. Admission: Varies. Viewing time: 1.5 hours. Amenities: G. 800 Benvenuto Ave., Brentwood Bay 250.652.5256, 1.866.652.4422, butchartgardens.com 55-acre gardens. national Historic site. July/August entertainment, night illuminations and saturday fireworks. Magical christmas. operates year-round. Viewing time: 1–2 hours. Admission: Varies. Amenities: c, G, r, W. BC muSeum OF mInInG The BuTChaRT GaRdenS LTd. CRaIGdaRROCh CaSTLe hISTORICaL muSeum SOCIeTY 1050 Joan Crescent, Victoria 250.592.5323, thecastle.ca The castle is Victoria’s legendary landmark. experience the lifestyles of the late 19th century’s very rich. operates year-round. Viewing time: 1 hour. Admission: $3.75–$11.75. Amenities: G. FORT LanGLeY naTIOnaL hISTORIC SITe OF Canada 23433 Mavis Ave., Fort Langley 1.604.513.4777, pc.gc.ca/fortlangley operates year-round. Viewing time: Varies. Admission: Varies. Amenities: G. GReaTeR VanCOuVeR zOO Suite 5048 – 264 St., Aldergrove 604.856.6825, gvzoo.com Discover sights and sounds of more than 600 different animals in 120 acres of wide-open spaces in the Fraser Valley. Train and bus operate year-round. Viewing time: 2–3 hours. Admission: Varies. Amenities: cn, G, W. Po Box 129, Hope 1.604.867.9277, hellsgateairtram.com Located in the scenic Fraser canyon two-and-a-half hours east of Vancouver on the #1 Highway. open mid-April to mid-october. operates spr, sum. Viewing time: 1–2 hours. Admission: $10–$16. Amenities: c, cn, G, W. heLL’S GaTe aIRTRam mInTeR GaRdenS Po Box 40, Chilliwack 604.794.7191, 1.888.MiNTErS, mintergardens.com Dazzle your senses with 11 themed gardens, massive floral displays, magnificent water features and so much more! operates spr, sum. Viewing time: 1–2 hours. Admission: $6–$15. Amenities: B, c, G, r, W. 30 tourismvancouver.com http://vancouver.weaverguides.com/clickthru.php?id=12704 http://vancouver.weaverguides.com/clickthru.php?id=12762 http://vancouver.weaverguides.com/clickthru.php?id=12695 http://tourismvancouver.com
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