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Attraction type: Urban park; Park
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- Mar 9, 2008 "Huge green space & ideal photo spot"
- Jan 1, 2008 "Bright Nights Holiday Lights were wonderful!"
- Sep 21, 2007 "Bike (or walk) along the SeaWall"
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Former industrial site has been transformed into an artsy, posh neighborhood with quaint shops, cafes and bookstores.
Attraction type: Island; Neighborhood; Town center/square/plaza
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- Aug 23, 2007 "Wonderful place that is nearly impossible to get to!"
- May 31, 2007 "Awesome Market...Something for Everyone!"
- May 26, 2007 "Very distinguished"
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Science doesn't have to be dorky: this kid-friendly museum is entertaining and informative.
Attraction type: Science museum; Theater; Children's museum
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- Sep 18, 2007 "The Best Science Attraction in Vancouver"
- Sep 27, 2004 "Couldn't drag the kids away!"
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Learn about the indigenous cultures of Canada at this museum.
Attraction type: Museum; Natural history museum; Specialty museum; History museum
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- Sep 21, 2007 "Learned about First Nation"
- Aug 11, 2007 "Totem Poles Galore"
- Apr 14, 2006 "Great museum"
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Attraction type: Scenic railroad
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- Jan 25, 2008 "Fantastic Experience!"
- Oct 23, 2007 "Now THIS is style!"
- Nov 29, 2006 "Botched Reservation--"
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Attraction type: Bar/club
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- Jan 3, 2008 "It's about the portions!!"
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Attraction type: Bar/club
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- Jan 6, 2008 "Best in Gastown"
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This aquarium can arrange for visitors to meet exotic sea creatures, from belugas to sharks.
Attraction type: Aquarium; Educational site
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- Nov 8, 2007 "Feeding Sea Otters"
- Oct 8, 2007 "Great place & experience!"
- Sep 21, 2007 "Small but nice"
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A neoclassical building houses over 177 of Canadian artist Emily Carr's paintings.
Attraction type: Art gallery; Art museum
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- Sep 21, 2007 "Ok, but not great"
- May 31, 2003 "Good for a rainy day"
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Artsy, bohemian neighborhood full of shops, boutiques, cafes and restaurants.
Attraction type: Historic site; Neighborhood
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- Mar 21, 2007 "the soho of Vancouver"
- Oct 6, 2006 "PostNet"
- May 18, 2003 "Yaletown, Wow!"
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The oldest commercial district in Vancouver, best known for its beautiful Victorian-style architecture.
Attraction type: Neighborhood
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- Jan 13, 2008 "Old glory"
- May 30, 2007 "Worth Seeing Once!"
- Oct 22, 2006 "pleasantly surprised after all the bad reviews"
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Home of the BC Lions, this all-weather stadium seats 60,000.
Attraction type: Arena/stadium/field
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- Mar 8, 2008 "BC Lions!!!"
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An oasis of tranquility in an otherwise bustling Chinatown, this garden is modeled on a 15th-century Chinese garden and is named after the founder of modern China.
Attraction type: Garden
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- Nov 2, 2007 "Sanctuary in Vancouver"
- Nov 10, 2006 "worth the money, but take the tour"
- Oct 28, 2006 "Take the tour"
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Interesting park with a suspension bridge, trails and waterfalls and an ecology center.
Attraction type: Park; State park; Bridge
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- Apr 2, 2007 "Wonderful hike"
- Nov 7, 2006 "Spectacular in Every Season"
- Sep 6, 2006 "Bit Crowded"
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Just 15 minutes from downtown Vancouver, this rugged mountain attracts locals and tourists alike. During the summer, visitors enjoy hiking and mountain biking. In winter, there's skiing, snow boarding and sleigh rides. The Mountain also features a refuge for endangered wildlife.
Attraction type: Mountain; River; Ski area; Lookout
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- Dec 29, 2007 "Too crowded"
- Nov 4, 2007 "Beautiful views"
- Oct 7, 2007 "A must see in Vancouver"
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Attraction type: Beach
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- Apr 10, 2008 "favourite place in canada"
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This beautiful garden has 22 hectares of plants and trees.
Attraction type: Garden
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- Jul 12, 2007 "By far the best gardens in the area"
- Dec 24, 2003 "A visitor from Holland."
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Visitors can cross this 450-foot suspension bridge, stretching across the Capilano River Canyon, and relax in a beautiful park afterwards.
Attraction type: Bridge; Park
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- Mar 18, 2008 "Tourist trap???"
- Feb 12, 2008 "Well worth it"
- Nov 4, 2007 "Waste of Money"
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