VANCOUVER SPECTACULAR BY NATURE. Rendez-vous Canada 2014 Vancouver Sightseeing & Activity Tours

Transcription

1 VANCOUVER SPECTACULAR BY NATURE Rendez-vous Canada 2014 Vancouver Sightseeing & Activity Tours

2 Rendez-vous Canada 2014 Vancouver Sightseeing & Activity Tours All tours will depart from and return to the Vancouver Convention Centre (VCC). All participants are asked to check in ½ hour before the start time of your tour at the Tourism Vancouver Delegate Information Desk inside the main foyer of the VCC East Building. Please ensure you dress according to the weather and wear comfortable walking shoes as many of tours involve some walking and/or gentle activity. Monday, May 26 Tours: Tour 1 SEA + BIKE Stanley Park Tour 2 Uncover Vancouver On-board the Vancouver Trolley Tour 3 First Nation s West Coast Canoe Tour + Salmon Feast Tour 4 Boarding Call: FlyOver Canada Tuesday, May 27 Tours: Tour 5 Vancouver Essentials with FlyOver Canada Tour 6 Mountains + Bears Canyons + Cliffs Tour 7 Vancouver Coast Rainforest Adventure + Lighthouse Park Tour 8 Taste Vancouver s Curbside Cuisine Tour 9 FLY + CRUISE Horseshoe Bay Tour 10 City Highlights + Granville Island

3 SEA + BIKE Stanley Park Hop on a one-hour Prince of Whales zodiac boat and tour Vancouver s harbour. Take in the breathtaking scenery while venturing under the Lions Gate Bridge and into False Creek, cruising around Stanley Park and into English Bay, where you ll get a sneak peak at iconic Granville Island. Next, tool around on two wheels with Cycle City Tours on a spectacular excursion through Stanley Park. Showcasing one of the most beautiful parks in the world, this tour includes a perfect mixture of easy trail riding and seawall cruising. Along the way, check out some of the park s best attractions, including the First Nation s totem poles, its beautiful beaches and much more. DATE: Monday, May 26 TIME: 1:00pm to 5:00pm MINIMUM PARTICIPANTS: 5 MAXIMUM PARTICIPANTS: 11 Open to Buyer and Media delegates only. Zip around on an adventurous zodiac boat tour in Vancouver s scenic harbour and cycle through world-famous Stanley Park.

4 Uncover Vancouver onboard the Vancouver Trolley Enjoy a city sightseeing tour aboard the Vancouver Trolley as you make your way through downtown and around Stanley Park. Take a quick stop at the Vancouver Aquarium to learn about aquatic life from the West Coast and around the world. Continue your journey aboard the Trolley along the beaches of English Bay, trendy Yaletown, colourful Chinatown and historic Gastown. Visit the Vancouver Urban Winery, a beautifully appointed wine tasting bar located in Gastown. Here you ll sample local artisanal charcuterie and cheeses paired with incredible wines from British Columbia! DATE: Monday, May 26 TIME: 1:00pm to 5:00pm MAXIMUM: 32 Open to all delegates. Tour the city with Vancouver Trolley, experiencing the best of the West Coast. Finish the day with a wine tasting at downtown Vancouver s only winery!

5 First Nation s West Coast Canoe Tour + Salmon Feast Join the Takaya Tours West Coast Canoe Tour, and their guides from the Coast Salish tribe, for a unique and relaxing ocean canoe adventure in Deep Cove. Experienced guides will share legends, songs and stories from the Coast Salish tribe, providing a cultural and historic First Nation s experience including a traditional salmon feast. DATE: Monday, May 26 TIME: 1:30pm to 5:30pm MAXIMUM: 11 Open to Buyer and Media delegates only. Share in traditional songs and stories with First Nation s guides along the waters of Burrard Inlet and Indian Arm.

6 Boarding Call: FlyOver Canada! FlyOver Canada is Vancouver s new major visitor attraction located at the tip of Canada Place. You will get to experience the feeling of soaring from coast to coast on a breathtaking aerial journey, taking in the excitement and grandeur of Canada through the latest in virtual flight ride technology. This experience is a first of its kind in Canada! DATE: Monday, May 26 TIME: 2:00pm to 3:15pm MAXIMUM: 29 Open to all delegates. Soar across Canada on Vancouver s newest attraction!

7 Vancouver Essentials with FlyOver Canada Explore the streets of historic Gastown with the Tour Guys who are sure to captivate your interest in Vancouver s history. Visit the Vancouver Lookout where you will enjoy spectacular 360-degree city, ocean and mountain views. Following the walking tour, visit our new major attraction FlyOver Canada, located at the tip of Canada Place. You ll experience the feeling of soaring from coast to coast on this breath taking aerial journey that takes in the excitement and grandeur of Canada through the latest in virtual flight ride technology. DATE: Tuesday, May 27 TIME: 10:00am to 1:15pm MAXIMUM: 14 Open to all delegates. Get an overview of the city on foot with a visit to the Vancouver Lookout, historic Gastown, concluding at FlyOver Canada, Vancouver s newest attraction!

8 Mountains + Bears Canyons + Cliffs Begin the North Shore Tour with a quick scenic drive with Landsea Tours from downtown Vancouver to Grouse Mountain, The Peak of Vancouver. Experience breathtaking panoramic ocean and city views, scenic walks, hikes, lumberjack shows and a wildlife refuge with two grizzly bears - all at 4,000 feet! Next, visit Vancouver s oldest and most well-known attraction Capilano Suspension Bridge Park. Cross the world famous bridge stretching 450 feet across and 230 feet above the Capilano River. Explore the serene trails, towering evergreens, Treetops Adventure and CLIFFWALK; the park s newest attraction. Enjoy a guided eco-walk and a First Nations cultural experience. DATE: Tuesday, May 27 TIME: 11:00am to 4:00pm MAXIMUM: 23 Open to all delegates. A day of adventure visiting two of Vancouver s top attractions located on the spectacular North Shore mountains.

9 Vancouver Coast Rainforest Adventure & Lighthouse Park Enjoy an adventurous day excursion with Rockwood Adventures that emphasizes eco-tourism with a rainforest walk and gourmet picnic lunch. This Coast Rainforest Adventure tour will take you through Stanley Park, and over to Lighthouse Park on the North Shore, to learn about Vancouver s rainforest and temperate eco-system. DATE: Tuesday, May 27 TIME: 11:00am to 4:00pm MAXIMUM: 11 Open to Buyer and Media delegates only. Escape the skyscrapers of downtown for an adventure through nature s west coast!

10 Taste Vancouver s Curbside Cuisine Take part in the World s Best Food Truck Tour, a CTC Signature Experience offered by Vancouver Foodie Tours. On this tour, you ll experience the diversity of Vancouver s multicultural curbside cuisine while taking in sights throughout the downtown core. The tour is two hours of tantalizing fun, including four courses and five tastings. DATE: Tuesday, May 27 TIME: 11:30am to 2:00pm MAXIMUM: 14 Open to Buyer and Media delegates only. Explore the culinary streets of Vancouver on a gourmet food truck tour with Vancouver Foodie Tours.

11 FLY + CRUISE Horseshoe Bay Board a Harbour Air floatplane in Coal Harbour and take a scenic flight above the city over to the quaint village of Horseshoe Bay. Upon arrival, you ll take a seat aboard Sewell s Marina s high speed zodiac for a guided nature and wildlife viewing tour in scenic Howe Sound. Your experienced guide will take you on a thrilling adventure of spectacular scenery and wildlife that makes coastal British Columbia world-famous. DATE: Tuesday, May 27 TIME: 12:00pm to 4:15pm MAXIMUM: 22 Open to Buyer and Media delegates only. Take in Vancouver s spectacular scenery on a floatplane tour to Horseshoe Bay where you ll hop aboard a thrilling sea safari of Howe Sound.

12 City Highlights + Granville Island Hop aboard a City Highlights tour with Landsea Tours and take in the spectacular sights of Vancouver! Consistently named one of the best cities in the world in which to live, Vancouver boasts a rare blend of natural splendour, cultural attractions, and vibrant city life. Explore top neighbourhoods, including colourful Chinatown, historic Gastown, and iconic Stanley Park. Stop at the most popular spot in Vancouver - Granville Island! Here, you ll enjoy a sudsy tasting at a local brewery followed by free time to explore Granville Island. DATE: Tuesday, May 27 TIME: 12:00pm to 4:15pm MAXIMUM: 23 Open to all delegates. Enjoy city sightseeing through Vancouver s top neighbourhoods, with a stopover at Granville Island featuring a local brewery tour.