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490 Belleville Street
Victoria BC V8V 1W9
Phone: 250-382-5717
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Located in Victoria's Inner Harbour, the Pacific Undersea Gardens provides visitors with a unique way to view the marine life of the British Columbia coastal region. Built in a partially submerged vessel, the Gardens give folks a "down-under" look at marine life. More than 5,000 animals of different species inhabit the aquariums around the vessel in a natural but protected environment. Through the many viewing windows,visitors can look right into the underwater world of the Pacific Northwest.
Science World at Telus World of Science
1455 Quebec Street
Vancouver, BC V6A 3Z7
Phone: 604-443-7443
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Science World's futuristic geodesic dome building was constructed for the World’s Fair back in 1986. Science World moved in a bit after the Fair, and has been delighting visitors every since. Officially known by the slightly redundant name Science World at Telus World of Science, this interactive museum is a hands-on look at the world around us, giving a family-friendly atmosphere for budding scientists of all ages to explore. In all, there are six different exhibit galleries here at Science World, and numerous interactive shows throughout the day that really bring the natural world to life.
Vancouver Aquarium
845 Avison Way
Vancouver, BC V6G 3E2
Phone: 604-659-3521
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Open since 1956, the Vancouver Aquarium is the oldest and largest collection of marine life in all of Canada. Some six thousand different species are on exhibit here, in over 150 different displays. Every part of the undersea world is represented here, from the most exotic tropical fish to the familiar creatures that call the waters of British Columbia home. Especially popular are the Aquarium’s marine mammals, like these Beluga whales, some of which were born right here at the aquarium. Plus, there are special shows and talks throughout the day, giving visitors a chance to learn even more about these denizens of the deep. Of course, the Vancouver Aquarium isn’t the ONLY reason to come to Stanley Park, but it’s a pretty good one, just the same.
3735 Capilano Road
North Vancouver, BC V7R 4J1
Phone: 604- 985-7474
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The Capilano Suspension Bridge has been attracting visitors for more than a century. This simple pedestrian bridge traverses the Capilano River far below. A bridge over this ravine was originally built way back in 1889, out of hemp ropes and cedar planks. This latest version of the bridge dates back to 1956. Every year, over three quarters of a million visitors put their acrophobia on hold long enough to make the journey from one side to the other. In addition, there's the new Treetops Adventure. This latest attraction consists of seven footbridges suspended between old-growth Douglas Fir trees on the west side of the canyon, forming a walkway high above the forest floor.
Grouse Mountain
6400 Nancy Greene Way
North Vancouver, BC V7R 4K9
Phone: 604-984-0661
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The big draw here is the Skyride, North America’s largest aerial tramway. On the way up, the views from the tram are simply spectacular, and at the top of the mountain, there are even more activities to choose from. One of the most popular activities on the mountaintop for active travelers is the zipline ride, where you can hurtle over the treetops at breakneck speed. To get any even higher look around, there are helicopter rides as well, but even down on land, there’s plenty to capture your interest. For example, you’re definitely going to want to check out Grouse Mountain’s famous lumberjack show, which is a high-energy look at traditional British Columbia logging techniques. Plus, in the winter, there's a full slate of cold weather activities for visitors, from sleigh rides to skating, to skiiing and snowboarding.
H.R. MacMillan Space Centre
1100 Chestnut Street
Vancouver, BC V6J 3J9
Phone: 604-738-7827
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From its start as a planetarium in the 1960s, the McMillan Space Centre has evolved into a multi-media celebration of humankind’s quest for knowledge of the final frontier. From the Virtual Voyages Flight Simulator to the numerous hands-on exhibits at the Cosmic Courtyard gallery, to the to the Planetarium and Observatory next door, the Space Center has been opens the heavens to over a quarter million visitors a year with its fascinating mix of science and fun.