10 TOP EXPERIENCES

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1 Stanley Park: The rainforest meets the city in this 1,000-acre parkland, which is crisscrossed with walking trails (click here).

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2 Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden: This Chinatown oasis was the first authentic Ming Dynasty garden built outside of China (click here).

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3 Granville Island Public Market: Nibble away the day on charcuterie, cheeses, pastries, fudge, and other treats (click here).

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4 Museum of Anthropology: This striking modern museum illuminates the culture of British Columbia’s aboriginal peoples and traditional cultures from around the world (click here).

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5 Chinese Food: More than half the population is of Asian descent in Richmond, where you can dig into some of the best Chinese food in North America (click here).

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6 Craft Breweries: A growing number of craft breweries and micro-distilleries welcome visitors for sampling and sipping (click here).

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7 Grouse Mountain: Ride the tram up this North Shore peak for mountaintop hiking trails, a wildlife refuge, and spectacular views (click here).

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8 Outdoor Adventures: You don’t have to venture far from the city center to experience the rainforest, the mountains, or the sea, whether on a hiking trail, a ski run, or a paddling route (click here).

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9 Aboriginal Culture: Stay in Canada’s first aboriginal arts hotel, sample traditional foods at a First Nations bistro, paddle a dugout canoe, and shop for works by contemporary native artists (click here).

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10 Day Trip to Victoria: Ferry across the Strait of Georgia for a day trip to visit world-class Butchart Gardens, take afternoon tea at the grand Fairmont Empress Hotel, or go whale-watching (click here).