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For more listings of vegetarian restaurants in British Columbia consult the Happy Cow.

 

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Use the banking and trust links to find ATM machines in the Vancouver Coast and Mountain region.
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Outdoors
Provincial Parks - Surrounding Region - Sea to Sky

 

Garibaldi Provincial Park - Backcountry Camping (no front country), huts, hiking, backpacking, mountain biking, climbing, mountaineering, backcountry skiing, snowshoeing Located in the Sea to Sky corridor of the Coast and Mountains off Highway 99. The park surrounds and forms the back drop for Whistler resort. A spectacular unspoiled wilderness area it is readily accessible to those with the back country skills and stamina... more

 

Cypress Provincial Park - Backcountry Camping (no front country), hiking, backpacking, mountain biking, cross country skiing, snowshoeing, snowboarding and downhill skiing The park is 3,012 hectares in size and is located within a stones throw of the city of Vancouver off Highway 99. On a clear day, the lookout situated on the road into the park provides a spectacular view of the city and beyond... more

 

Mount Seymour Provincial Park - Backcountry camping (no front country), hiking, backpacking, mountain biking, horse trails, snowshoeing, snowboarding and downhill skiing The park overlooks Vancouver and on a clear day provides a spectacular view of the city and if you're lucky the 10,000ft peak of Mount Baker. The park is located on Mount Seymour Road just north of the parkway, 15 km north of Vancouver, just off of Hwy 1 in North Vancouver. Outside of the ski centre this is wilderness area just 30 minutes from Vancouver... more

 

Golden Ears Provincial Park - Reservations, front country camping, backcountry camping, hiking, backpacking, mountain biking, horse packing, canoe camping, sea kayaking, swimming A spectacular park 48km east of Vancouver off highway 7. The park has easy car access with trails into the backcountry and several significant peaks which can be reached by park trails. The park butts up against Mount Garibaldi Park at its north boundary providing a seamless corridor of untouched wilderness surrounding the populous lower mainland... more

Note: Golden Ears isn't in the Sea to Sky corridor but it's listed here since it forms the southern boundary with Garibaldi Park and along with Garibaldi it provides some of the most accessible wilderness recreation possibilities in the lower mainland.

 

Alice Lake - Reservations, front country camping, hiking, swimming The park has 88 front country campsites. The park has its own trail network and with a short drive you can easily get access to the backcountry trails which will take you to the Black Tusk and Diamond Head areas of Garibaldi Provincial Park. The park is fften used by campers intending to visit Whistler, which is less than and hour by car. Make sure you have reservations in the high season. From Vancouver take the Lions Gate Bridge into West Vancouver then head up Taylor Way to the Upper Levels Highway and head west towards Whistler. The park is just off Hwy 99, approximately 13km north of Squamish.

 

Brandywine Falls Provincial Park - Reservations, Front country camping, hiking trails, waterfall The park is located just 11km south of the town of Whistler on Highway 99 from Vancouver. The waterfalls are spectacular and well worth a visit. The park is perhaps the best base base camp you'll find for exploring Whistler, Garibaldi and the surrounding areas. Reservations are a must in high season. From Vancouver take the Lions Gate Bridge into West Vancouver then head up Taylor Way to the Upper Levels Highway and head west towards Whistler.

 

Nairn Fall Provincial Park - Front country camping, hiking, swimming, waterfall The park has over 80 front country campsites available. The Nairn Falls after which the park is named are a spectacular site at 60m in height. The park along with Brandywine Falls and Alice Lake are often used by campers who need a base station from which to explore Garibaldi Park or Whistler. Reservations are a must in high season. The park is located just off Highway 99 approximately 32km north of Whistler. From Vancouver take the Lions Gate Bridge into West Vancouver then head up Taylor Way to the Upper Levels Highway and head west passed Whistler.

 

Porteau Cove - Reservations, front country camping, scuba diving, sea kayaking There are 44 Front Country and 15 Walk-in. A lot of the parks campsites are situated right on the water. The park and the surrounding area are well know to have great scuba diving. The park is locate on the shores of Howe Sound on Hwy 99 south of Squamish about 9km from Britannia Beach. From Vancouver take the Lions Gate Bridge into West Vancouver then head up Taylor Way to the Upper Levels Highway and head west towards Whistler.

 

Shannon Falls - Hiking, water falls From Vancouver take the Lions Gate Bridge into West Vancouver then head up Taylor Way to the Upper Levels Highway and head west towards Whistler.

Stawamus Chief - Front Country Camping, Climbing, Hiking A world class climbing destination, the park has some of the best, most accessible big wall climbing in North America. From Vancouver take the Lions Gate Bridge into West Vancouver then head up Taylor Way to the Upper Levels Highway and head west towards Whistler. The park is just across from Squamish.

 

 

Forests in British Columbia

 

BC Forest Service Recreation from the BC Forest Service
BC Forests have over eleven hundred camping sites scattered throughout the province. Some are managed and some are user managed, with some of the managed sites charging a fee for camping. In addition the Forest Service has a large network of trails it oversees, which include some of the finest hiking in the province.

 

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Spoke'n Performance Coaching Solutions - Cycling, Triathlon, Vancouver

 

Golf

 

Have a look at the City of Vancouver pages for information on their pitch and putts.

Queen Elizabeth Park Pitch and Putt - Queen Elizabeth Park
Rupert Park Pitch and Putt - 3402 Charles Street
Stanley Park Pitch and Putt - Stanley Park

 

Links of Interest
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Transportation

Buses - Greater Vancouver Transit System - Covers all of the the Great Vancouver area

Sky Train - Greater Vancouver Transit System - Surrey to New Westminster, New Westminster through Burnaby to Vancouver (Northern Route) and New Westminster to Vancouver (Southern Route).

West Coast Express Commuter Rail - Greater Vancouver Transit System - Fraser valley linking Vancouver with Port Moody, Coquitlam Central, Port Coquitlam, Pitt Meadows, Maple Meadows, Port Haney and Mission.

 

Taxis

Campers, RVs and Motorhomes

Canadian Adventure Rentals - Rent a SUV, camping gear, canoe/kayak/bikes - very kool concept!
Campsource - Canada Park and Campground Database
Go RVing Canada

Road Conditions

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Hitchhiking

Now this may just be illegal someplaces, better check first!

Digihitch

Walking

Now this just can't be illegal, can it? You bet, if you J-walk (Jay Walk?) in Vancouver you're up for it!

Vancouver Walking Tours
Walk Vancouver - Walking Tours

Parking

Vancouver is plenty serious when it says "No Parking". Don't be surprised if you're car is towed, yes towed away, if you leave it in a no parking area. A ticket seems almost a relief. You have been warned!

Easy Park Vancouver
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Regional

BC Ferries
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Airlines

  • Alaska Air
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    Rail

    The train ride across the rockies from Banff into Vancouver (or vise-versa) aboard The Canadian, Via Rail's Western Transcontinental, is an awesome introduction to this amazing part of the world. Contact Via for more information. There is also a scenic train from Vancouver to Whistler from BC rail. The main train terminus in Vancouver is on Main Street just up from Georgia in the downtown area.

    There use to be a train, headed by the historic Royal Hudson locomotive, which ran between North Vancouver and Squamish but it was with drawn from service. Indications are that it will be back and will play a part in the 2010 Olympics as well. Have a look at the West Coast Railway Association website for more information.

     

    Ferries

    Ferries play a large role in connecting the various regions of British Columbia along the coast and into the islands. In the Coast and Mountain region, exploration of the Sechelt/Sunshine coasts requires ferry crossings unless your willing to fly or boat in. BC's ferry system is excellent, if a little pricey (yes, we know its cheap compared to some areas of the world). Check the web site for rates and sailing times. Be forewarned, in high season on the really popular runs, the spaces sell out quickly and you may have to wait for the next sailing or even the one after that - get the picture. You can make reservations online or by phone.
    The BC Ferries will provide you with access to the Gulf Islands (through Tsawwassen), Victoria on Vancouver Island (Tsawwassen), Nanaimo on Vancouver Island (Horseshoe Bay) and the Sunshine Coast (Horseshoe Bay). The quickest route to Pacific Rim National Park on Vancouver Island is through Nanaimo.

    The regional Albion Ferry (car) connects Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows on the north side of the Fraserto Langley and Surrey on the south. Located east of the Port Mann Bridge. Greater Vancouver Transit

    Local Ferries Vancouver: The Sea Bus a passenger/commuter ferry runs from North Vancouver to the north shore of downtown and the Aquabus runs from the downtown areas south shore to Kitsilano. Of course you can take the bridges instead, but that's not as much fun. Greater Vancouver Transit

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