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Stanley in 1888 when he was Governor General of Canada. Locals and visitors walk, bike or blade the 8.8-km (5.5-mi) seawall, taking in spectacular scenery. Attractions include the aquarium, rose garden, totem poles, Lost Lagoon and Siwash Rock (year-round). Enter park via west end of Beach Ave., Nelson St. or Georgia St. In Vancouver 311, outside Vancouver 604-873-7000. www.vancouver.ca Partial  Map 5 Tours & Leisure AcTiviTies Flightseeing HELIJET Regularly scheduled service between Vancouver, Nanaimo and Victoria. Charters also available (year-round). 604-273-4688 or toll-free 1-800-665-4354. Partial  www.helijet.com Mountains GROUSE MOUNTAIN Panoramic views unfold as the Skyride aerial tram whisks visitors 1,130 m (3,700 ft) above the city to the mountaintop chalet. Grouse is popular for skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing and skating. Skiers and boarders choose from 26 runs. Skyride departs every 15 minutes (year-round). Night skiing available. Top of Capilano Rd., North Vancouver. 604-980-9311. Snow phone 604-986-6262. www. grousemountain.com Map 4: A4 UNIQUELY WEST COAST DISTINCTIVELY CASUAL URBAN DINING 333 MENCHIONS MEWS, VANCOUVER (604) 689 5438 | liftbarandgrill.com SNOWBUS Fast service to and from Whistler. Departs twice daily, three times (F) during ski season (to Apr). From Vancouver, West Vancouver or Richmond. 604-451-1777 or toll-free 1-877-451-1777. www.snowbus.com Map 2: A8 Sightseeing Tours VANCOUVER PHOTOWALKS Photographers give educational and fun two-hour courses on a variety of photography skills. Choose between day, night, indoor, outdoor and special event photowalks via the online calendar. Multilingual and custom options available (year-round). 221 Union St. 604-318-1277. www.vancouverphoto walks.ca  Map 1: D8 WESTCOAST SIGHTSEEING Tours of Capilano Suspension Bridge, Grouse Mountain, Whistler, Victoria and Vancouver, in comfortable 20-30 seater buses with big windows for panoramic views. Hop-on, hop-off tours of Vancouver and walking tours, too (yearround). 7 am-10 pm. 604-451-1600. www.westcoastsightseeing.com ON SALE NOW! QUEEN ELIZABETH THEATRE • FEB 7 - 12 1.855.985.5000 Groups of 10+ Call: 800.889.8457 KINKYBOOTSTHEMUSICAL.COM | BROADWAYACROSSCANADA.CA Ja n ua ry- F e b r ua ry 2 0 1 7 where.ca 57