2009 Vancouver Official Travel Planner Guide - (Page 23) Vie win gT ime Sea son so fO per atio n Sea son so fO per atio n Vie win gT ime Est ima ted Par kin Gu g ide Ser vice s Am eni ties Ava ilab Gro le up Fac iliti es Ma x. G rou pS ize Park and Tilford Gardens and Shops Suite 440 – 333 Brooksbank Ave., All 1 hour • • B, G, • 60 North Vancouver R 604.984.8200 Old World architecture, cool pools and dazzling displays provide a feast for the senses. Eight theme gardens and Christmas lights. Est ima ted Mo torc oac h Richmond Go-Kart Track 6631 Sidaway Rd., Richmond All 1–2 hours • R • Unlim604.278.6184 ited Racing-style go-karts and two-seaters. Fun for all ages. Full arcade, concession and large, covered picnic area. richmondgokarts.com OUT OF TOWN The Butchart Gardens Ltd. 800 Benvenuto Ave., Brentwood Bay All 1 1/2–2 • G, R • 1.250.652.4422, 1.866.652.4422 hours min. More than 100 years in bloom. Fifty-five acres of display garden attract visitors from all over the world. Open each day of the year. butchartgardens.com BURNABY Burnaby Village Museum 6501 Deer Lake Ave., Burnaby Spr, Sum, 2 hours • • B, G, • 4,000 604.293.6500 Fall R Experience the 1920s. Demonstrations at the farmhouse, village and tram display. Take a whirl on the carousel. burnabyvillagemuseum.ca Fort Langley National Historic Site of Canada 23433 Mavis Ave., Fort Langley All Varies • • G 604.513.4777 How did a small fur trade post, built before Vancouver, become important in Canada’s history? Visit to find out. Open daily, March–Oct. Weekends by reservation, Nov.–Feb. pc.gc.ca/fortlangley Mo torc oac h Amenities B: Banquet G: Gift Shop R: Restaurant P: Pub : Wheelchair Accessible Par kin Gu g ide Ser vice s Am eni ties Ava ilab Gro le up Fac iliti es Ma x. G rou pS ize Attractions & Museums RICHMOND Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site 12138 Fourth Ave., Richmond Spr, Sum, 1–1 1/2 • • G • 604.664.9009 Fall hours This National Historic Site explores the West Coast fishing industry with interactive exhibits, guided tour and films. gulfofgeorgiacannery.com Greater Vancouver Zoo Suite 5048 – 264 St., Aldergrove All 3-plus • • G, R • 5,000 604.856.6825, 604.857.9008 hours Discover 600-plus different animals in 120 acres! Walk, bike, blade, quadra-cycle, take the train or bus. Step into the wild! gvzoo.com International Buddhist Temple 9160 Steveston Hwy., Richmond All 1–2 hours • • G, R • 100 604.274.2822 The most exquisite example of traditional Chinese architecture and craftsmanship in North America. Free admission. Open seven days a week 9:30am–5:30pm. buddhisttemple.ca Hell’s Gate Airtram P.O. Box 129, Hope Spr, Sum, 1–2 hours • B, G, • 604.867.9277, 1.800.663.4532 Fall R Airtram ride in Fraser Canyon. Red-carpet treatment for groups! Restaurant, shops and displays. Mid-April–mid-Oct. hellsgateairtram.com c a l l 6 0 4 . 6 8 2 . 2 2 2 2 t o d a y f o r m o re i n f o r m a t i o n 23 http://richmondgokarts.com http://butchartgardens.com http://burnabyvillagemuseum.ca http://pc.gc.ca/fortlangley http://gulfofgeorgiacannery.com http://gvzoo.com http://buddhisttemple.ca http://hellsgateairtram.com http://vancouver.weaverguides.com/clickthru.php?id=13484 http://vancouver.weaverguides.com/clickthru.php?id=13530
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