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Dima Sergiyenko visited Vancouver back in July and put together an awesome video showcasing what it’s like for visitors to make their way around Vancouver by bike and public transport.
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Exploring Vancouver: The Stanley Park Seawall and Beyond
Aquabus tour of False Creek Photo: Rob Weiss
What comes to mind when you think about cruising? Cocktails on the Lido deck, gourmet meals, shipboard entertainment and exotic destinations? Well, reimagine cruising and conjure up the image of a little engine that could chugging through the waters of False Creek. Now add a Canadian flag, a rainbow coloured exterior and voila – Aquabus. These ferries have been plying Vancouver’s waters since 1983, transporting passengers between stops located along the banks of False Creek. I decided it was time to discover my inner mariner and spend a day with Aquabus, a staycation so to speak.
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Cruising Vancouver’s False Creek – Aquabus Style
Flickr: Natty K
It was around this time of year that I had a stellar date on Granville Island. Warm, sunny days were back in the city, and suddenly, indoor dates in coffee shops and bars seemed less than appealing. I had met this cute guy on-line (again), we had gone on the obligatory first date where we mutually ascertained that neither of us was crazy (I hid my quirks well), and then agreed to meet up again.
Granville Island really is one of my favourite places in Vancouver. I worked at a (now closed) bookstore there one summer, regularly do yoga classes there at Semperviva, and often shop there for groceries and gifts for friends. So, when my date made an impromptu suggestion that we hang out at Granville Island, I gave him an enthusiastic, “Yes!” Our meeting gave me the template for the perfect Granville Island date.
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Granville Island Date Itinerary: From Cake Doughnuts to Live Theatre
No need to let the lack of a vehicle prevent you from exploring the multiple attractions in and around Vancouver. Below are a handful of adventures with easy transit options.
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Best Metro Vancouver Day Trips to Do Without a Car
