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Whirlpool Aero Car
- Though the Whirlpool Aero Car is more than a century old, it has had several retrofits since it was first constructed. The ride is smooth and comfortable.
- The 1,800-foot (550-meter) Whirlpool Aero Car journey takes about 10 minutes.
- The cable car can hold up to 35 passengers at a time.
- The Whirlpool Aero Car is not accessible to wheelchair users.
Takhini Hot Springs
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Thompson River
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Sea to Sky Gondola
- The Sea to Sky Gondola offers easy access to a summit with spectacular views.
- Food and drinks are available at the Summit Lodge Restaurant and the Summit Tea House.
- Each gondola car can hold up to eight passengers.
- The gondola is wheelchair accessible.
Yaletown
Pedestrian-friendly Yaletown is Vancouver’s "little SoHo", a former red-brick rail terminal turned into a warehouse district lined with swanky New York-style lofts and chichi boutiques. The focal point of the modern-day yuppie enclave exudes a hip and inviting atmosphere - especially at night, when its sophisticated drink and dine spots are packed to the rafters with the city’s beautiful people checking each other out.
Walking along Yaletown streets provides a bounty of attractions. The neighborhood has plenty of pricey boutiques to window shops, art galleries to linger in, and lots of places to stop for lunch, coffee or a splurge-worth dinner. Some of the best seafood restaurants are here, as is Yaletown Brewing Company, where you can sample its home-brewed beer.
If you’re curious about the area’s almost-forgotten rough-and-ready past, follow the old rail lines embedded in many of the streets and amble over to the Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre. You’ll find a mothballed steam train that recalls the area’s original raison d’etre.
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Yaletown, located on the east end of downtown Vancouver, is roughly bordered by Nelson Street, Homer Street, Drake Street, and Pacific Boulevard. Hamilton and Mainland streets are the trendiest arteries through the neighborhood. Yaletown is easily accessible via public transportation and within walking distance to downtown attractions.
Seawall Promenade
One of the highlights on a visit to bucolic Stanley Park, as well as Vancouver itself, is a walk or bike ride along the famous Seawall Promenade. The 9km/5.5mi stone wall hugs the waterside edge, following the entire perimeter of Stanley Park and beyond, offering cyclists, pedestrians, joggers, and inline skaters scenic vistas of forest, sea, and sky.
Starting from Coal Harbour, it winds eastward toward Brockton Point, then curves northwest along the Burrard Inlet, with views of the North Shore mountains across the water. Spaced at regular intervals along the walk are information panels that go into various aspects of Vancouver’s past. It’s education, exercise and eye-candy at the same time. After you pass Lions Gate Bridge, snake down the west side of the park, a perfect spot to watch the sun sink into the Pacific.
After circling the park, the Seawall Promenade continues along Sunset Beach, on the southeast side of downtown, around False Creek, past the Burrard Street Bridge, through Vanier Park, and finishing off at Kitsilano Beach Park.
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The Seawall Promenade is easily accessible from many points along its route. Keep in mind that cyclists and skaters, like vehicles, must travel counterclockwise around the park. Weekdays are the best if you want to avoid the crowds.
Science World
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Whistler-Blackcomb Mountains
North America’s major ski resort focuses on Whistler and Blackcomb mountains, attracting up to two million winter and summertime visitors a year.
Linked by the groundbreaking Peak 2 Peak Gondola, the two mountains peer over the pretty alpine town of Whistler Village.
The official skiing venue for the 2010 Olympic winter games, the Whistler and Blackcomb resorts merged in 1997 and together have a total of 38 ski lifts and more than 200 ski runs.
In summer the ski runs transform into mountain-bike trails for nail-biting thrills, and the alpine meadows are crossed by hikers and nature lovers.Practical Info
The Whistler-Blackcomb resort is a two-hour drive north from Vancouver, a distance of 115 km (70 miles).
One of the most scenic ways to travel to Whistler is aboard the Sea to Sky Climb train, a stupendous three-hour rail journey from Vancouver.
Whistler Mountain measures 2,182 meters (7,160 feet), while Blackcomb is 2,284 meters (7,349 feet). The longest ski run zooms for 11 km (7 miles).Whistler Village
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Terrasse Dufferin
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Yoho National Park
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Yonge-Dundas Square
- Yonge-Dundas Square is a great stop for shoppers.
- Access free Wi-Fi throughout the square.
- Explore this area by hop-on-hop-off tour bus and you can see multiple Toronto sites without the hassle of driving and parking.
Yukon Wildlife Preserve
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Takakkaw Falls
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Yorkville
- Yorkville is a must-visit for both history buffs and serious shoppers.
- Make restaurant reservations in advance to skip long lines during evenings and on weekends.
- The time limit for street parking is three hours unless specified otherwise.
Toronto Chinatown
- Chinatown is a must for foodies.
- When possible, book reservations in advance to avoid the notoriously long lines at restaurants in the area.
- Bring cash: Some Chinatown businesses do not take credit cards.
- The time limit for street parking is three hours unless specified otherwise.
Scotiabank Arena (Air Canada Centre)
- To gain access to the building, you must have an event ticket. There are no public tours.
- Anything you bring into the building is subject to inspection. Backpacks, large bags or purses, weapons, alcohol, and drugs are prohibited.
- The arena is accessible to wheelchair users.
Table Rock Welcome Centre
- Table Rock is an ideal stop for all first-time visitors to Niagara Falls.
- In addition to the shops and attractions, Table Rock has restrooms, ATMs, and a currency exchange.
- There is a food court for casual dining, and Elements of the Falls is a fine-dining restaurant with great views.
- The complex is fully accessible; wheelchair rentals are available at the Welcome Centre in summer.