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Originally Posted by Ayles
Thats true, it was kind of neat to see some of the sites from a different perspective. Especially passing through where I live. If I recalll it takes about 4hrs, if you are only there for a day 8hrs on the train might be a bit much.
If you drive you can stop in fun places like Bellingham/Fairhaven etc...
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I say we'll leave from 'Seattle' for the non-locals. In reality it'd be Stanwood.
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Originally Posted by id10t
Wife and I did a cruise for honeymoon that started/stopped in Vancouver. We stayed a few extra days and got to Stanley Park, the Aquarium, etc.
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Great, thank you. Stanley Park, the Aquarium are noted.
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Originally Posted by gordner
Stanley park is worth a visit, so is lighthouse park across the water, and English bay is lovely to walk around on a nice day. The aquarium is a very good visit as well.
Do you like BBQ? Memphis blues on Broadway is a great spot to eat. Bannana leaf on broadway in Kitsilano is a fantastic little Malaysian place, delicious food. The museum of anthropology in the UBC endowment lands has some unbelievable native art, some fantastic totems in a gorgeous setting, very nice for a walk around.
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Somehow I don't equate Vancouver with good BBQ. I'll keep that in mind.
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Originally Posted by seafeye
Don’t forget Granville Island downtown.
Or if you like watching seaplanes come and go the “flying Beaver” by the international airport is fun. Drink eat and gaze.
You can also see them come and go up by Stanley Park.
Denman St is good for food although pretty gay area. (Can I say that?)
Capilano suspension bridge is worth the time. The beauty of the NW is breathtaking.
West 9th street or also called broadway has a lot of local treats.
Of course Gastown is popular with tourists. I never went there in the 5 years I lived in Vancouver.
Any ferry ride is worth it. As long as the visibility is good.
Maybe a sight seeing ride in a beaver?
And lastly if you want exercise. You can always hike Grouse mountain. Or take the trolly.
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Great info, thank you!
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Originally Posted by BeyGon
The Anthropology museum at the University is super and the motorcycle collection in town were my two favorites
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Thanks, adding the Anthropology museum as something to look in to.
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Originally Posted by kreeshp
The train station is located in a seedy part of the city. You really don't want to be staying anywhere within walking distance of that train station. Another thing about Vancouver, we don't have Uber here yet...we're the last major North American city without ride sharing.
I'm a local. Feel free to PM.
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Great info on the location of the train station and the lack of Uber.
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Originally Posted by pksystems
If you drive, take gasoline with you. Government decided $2/L gas is good for consumers.
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If we drive, it's less than a tank of fuel so no need to fill while there.