2009 Vancouver Official Travel Planner Guide - (Page 29) Photography: Cycling on Coal Harbour ©Tourism Vancouver/John Sinal; Hiking ©Tourism Vancouver/Tourism BC; Whale watching ©Tourism Vancouver/Vancouver Whale Watch; Rafting ©Tourism Vancouver/Canadian Outback Adventure Company; Kayaking at Jericho Beach ©Tourism Vancouver/John Sinal Adventures on Water Marine Adventures Popular destinations for scuba diving enthusiasts include the artificial reef created by sunken ships at Porteau Cove Provincial Park and the waters off Lighthouse Park in West Vancouver. Your clients can also enjoy an ecotour on a thrilling and scenic Sea Safari, or they can write their own fishing stories on a guided fishing charter at Sewell’s Marina. Boat and Yacht Tours It doesn’t matter what time of year your clients visit. It’s always boating season in Vancouver. You can choose from a wide variety of harbour tours, charter and sightseeing excursions, sunset dinner cruises and guided educational cruises that highlight wildlife and local history. Sea Kayaking There’s nothing like exploring Vancouver in a kayak — natural wonders, exciting wildlife and breathtaking views are all to be expected. Your clients can take guided tours from Granville Island, English Bay, Jericho Beach and Deep Cove. Fishing Charters Salmon fishing is a local tradition and a highly popular activity for visitors. Fully equipped and guided saltwater fishing charters depart from marinas in downtown and throughout the city. Plus, with more than 7,000 square miles of lakes and rivers, British Columbia boasts unrivaled freshwater fishing. River Rafting Clients of all fitness and adventure levels will enjoy the thrill of guided whitewater rafting on the Chilliwack, Elaho-Squamish, Green, Thompson and Nahatlatch rivers. Whale Watching Best viewed between March and October, the waters off the coast of Vancouver and Vancouver Island offer some of the best whale watching anywhere. Vancouver’s orca and grey whales provide exciting adventures for visitors of all ages. Guided tours will take guests to prime viewing locations aboard a variety of vessels. What’s New? Sightline Tours Using Biodiesel Vehicles Sightline Tours is Vancouver’s premier sightseeing company, taking pride in presenting Vancouver, Victoria and Whistler in a fresh, environmentally responsible way. Powered by MTR Western, winner of the 2008 Green Highways Award for Environmental Responsibility, all coaches are new and feature modern, clean-burning engines fueled by ultra-low-sulfur biodiesel. Sightline coaches also feature an incredibly advanced, GPS-triggered audio and video system that brings its tours to life. sightlinetours.com BC Ferries Get Ready to Sail on the New Super Cs Three new Super C vessels — Coastal Renaissance, Coastal Inspiration and Coastal Celebration — have started to sail between the mainland and Vancouver Island. The first of the three vessels, Coastal Renaissance, began service on the Horseshoe Bay (West Vancouver)–Departure Bay (Nanaimo) route in March 2008. Not only does it have the distinction of being the largest doubleended ferry in the world, it also has the latest in marine safety features, and its diesel-electric propulsion system is the biggest and most fuel efficient of its kind. Coastal Inspiration travels between Tsawwassen (Vancouver) and Duke Point (Nanaimo), and Coastal Celebration travels between Tsawwassen (Vancouver) and Swartz Bay (Victoria). bcferries.com Whale-Watching Information Your clients can embark on a whale-watching tour from three different departure points in Metro Vancouver: Prince of Whales Whale Watching From Near Vancouver Seabus Terminal, princeofwhales.com Wild Whales Vancouver From Granville Island, whalesvancouver.com Steveston Seabreeze Adventures From Steveston (south of Richmond), seabreezeadventures.ca Vancouver Whale Watch From Steveston (south of Richmond), vancouverwhalewatch.com Some operators offer roof-covered vessels with washroom facilities, ideal for kids and seniors. March–October: Grey whales migrate through the Tofino/Ucluelet area of Vancouver Island. May–October: Southern resident killer whales feed on passing salmon in the Strait of Georgia and the Gulf Islands. July–September: Northern resident killer whales feed in Johnson Strait. Vancouver Trolley North Shore Connector The Vancouver Trolley Company, Capilano Suspension Bridge and Grouse Mountain are pleased to announce the North Shore Connector Service operating daily May 1–October 16, 2008. The North Shore Connector service is the most convenient way to travel to two of Vancouver’s major attractions, Capilano Suspension Bridge and Grouse Mountain. The service will be operated daily from two downtown pickup points, Canada Place and the Blue Horizon Hotel on Robson Street. vancouvertrolley.com Prince of Whales’ Ocean Magic Tour Prince of Whales’ Ocean Magic Tour is an exclusive day tour from Vancouver to Victoria that includes whale watching, free time in Victoria and coach shuttle to the Butchart Gardens (admission included). Plus guests board the Ocean Magic from the gardens’ own private dock for the twohour scenic boat cruise through the Gulf Islands back to Vancouver’s harbour. princeofwhales.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 29 http://sightlinetours.com http://bcferries.com http://princeofwhales.com http://whalesvancouver.com http://seabreezeadventures.ca http://vancouvertrolley.com http://vancouverwhalewatch.com http://princeofwhales.com
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