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Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM

07/15/2005 01:10:31 PM · #1

Thank you everyone for your help, below is the list of places I've decided on:

Horseshoe Bay
Capilano Suspension Bridge Park
Stanley Park
English Bay
Vancouver Harbor Tower
Plaza of Nations
Science World
False Creek
Granville Island
Queen Elizabeth Gardens & Bloedel Observatory

Fantasy Garden World
White Rock Beach
Lighthouse Marine Park
UBC Botanical Gardens
Grouse Mountain (Spruce Park)
Horizons Restaurant (Burnaby Mountain)

Should be a jam packed weekend!!!

Message edited by author 2005-07-20 11:04:00.

cpanaioti

Canon EOS-40D

07/15/2005 01:14:03 PM · #2

Since you're going to be in Richmond I suggest walking or biking the dike. Also, visit Steveston, the fishing village which is now incorporated into the city of Richmond.

Also, if you have a car I suggest the Botanical Garden at UBC, Crescent Beach (South Surrey) and White Rock (Beach and pier, walkway all along the waterfront with mountain and sea views abound)

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6

07/15/2005 01:18:03 PM · #3

Originally posted by cpanaioti:

I will check them out - I will have a car for 2 days. :)

rodehi

Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT

07/15/2005 01:23:42 PM · #4

The supension bridge is located in Lynn Valley in North Vancouver,there are actually a few of them Capilano Bridge is another one near there but the one in Lynn Valley is free.Heres a link //www.lynnvalleycentre.ca
Hope you enjoy your visit,Vancouver is a very beautiful place...Ron

GeneralE

Canon PowerShot S3 IS

Canon 12x IS USM (S3 IS built-in Lens) -- 36-432mm (35mm EQ)

07/15/2005 01:24:56 PM · #5

You'll want to refer to this earlier thread on Vancouver -- lots of good suggestions, bridge picture, etc.

Have a great time, it's a wonderful city.

rodehi

Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6

07/15/2005 01:27:12 PM · #6

One more link with a map and good directions
//www.dnv.org/ecology/park_map/choose_map.htm

Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS

07/15/2005 01:28:50 PM · #7

thanks everyone. I was in Vancouver last year this time, but I didn't get the chance to explore, save for going on the bus from Westminster in Richmond to Gastown. LOL.

ellamay

Canon EOS-1D Mark II

07/15/2005 01:33:29 PM · #8

If you are only going to be here for a day or 2, you will not get to see much. I recommennd the moring at stanley park bike around the sea wall should take about 1-2 hrs and then drive up to squamish or whistler to take in the sea to sky hwy, porteau cove area. Plan drive home around sunset, it is spectacular.Great waterfalls along the way, shannon and brandywine. Personally I would skip gastown, it is 3 blocks of cobblestone streets and tourist shops, its claim to fame is it steamclock which IMO is dul at best. It also borders the poorest postal code in all of canada. Unless you want to shop for cheap trinkets or super over-priced 'native' art. I would leae out this destination--if you were here for a long time maybe see it.
I agree lynn valley is a great hike spot and better than capilano, not quite as high but less touisty and as mentioned free.
Enjoy your stay!!

07/15/2005 01:42:35 PM · #9

Originally posted by ellamay:

Well, I'll actually be there for 11 days, but I'll only have the two days to explore. :(

Gastown may be a tourist trap, but I am a tourist. LOL. I was actually there last year and I found it charming and quaint. I'll probably save it for another day when I can just take the bus from Richmond, instead of wasting my saturday and sunday which are for exploring.

Message edited by author 2005-07-15 13:45:35.

Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 12-24mm f/4.0G IF-ED

07/20/2005 11:04:21 AM · #10

bump

jbsmithana

Nikon D300

07/20/2005 11:17:10 AM · #11

Yikes! All that in two free days? You will be ont he run. Maybe you should prioritize the list in case you can't make them all.

Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM

07/20/2005 11:25:43 AM · #12

Originally posted by jbsmithana:

Yikes! All that in two free days? You will be ont he run. Maybe you should prioritize the list in case you can't make them all.

I know it seems like a lot, but most places are at most, 30 minutes from eachother. I've plotted directions from point to point. Also, places like Granville Island, and False Creek are basically drive-bys to get out and take pictures of the harbor from various points, so I need only dedicate 1/2 hour there. Believe me, this IS the prioritized list. LOL.

Steph

cpanaioti

Canon EOS-40D

07/20/2005 11:28:39 AM · #13

Originally posted by atsxus:

Originally posted by jbsmithana:
Yikes! All that in two free days? You will be ont he run. Maybe you should prioritize the list in case you can't make them all.

I know it seems like a lot, but most places are at most, 30 minutes from eachother. I've plotted directions from point to point. Also, places like Granville Island, and False Creek are basically drive-bys to get out and take pictures of the harbor from various points, so I need only dedicate 1/2 hour there. Believe me, this IS the prioritized list. LOL.

Steph

I wouldn't call Granville Island a driveby however it depends on what you're looking for. It's a very lively market (except on Monday's when it's closed). There are lots of artist's studios and a micro brewery.

A couple of hours may be needed.

GoldBerry

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM

07/20/2005 11:33:26 AM · #14

Vancouver is beautiful..you can't go wrong. There's always something to see. I was in Horseshoe Bay last summer checking out some seals, called my Dad in Newfoundland and he was doing the same thing. Nice and nostalgic.

P.S. if you're into crack, check out East Hastings.

07/20/2005 11:33:47 AM · #15

Originally posted by cpanaioti:

Yeah, I know - I was there last year. The reason I'm dedicating so little time to Granville is because I'll be there on a tv filming/boat tour on Monday. We'll be in the water for 3 hours, and then at the market for 2 hours for lunch/shopping. :)

Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM

07/20/2005 11:35:39 AM · #16

Originally posted by GoldBerry:

P.S. if you're into crack, check out East Hastings.

Um...is there an inside joke there? lol

GoldBerry

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM

07/20/2005 11:37:18 AM · #17

Originally posted by atsxus:

Originally posted by GoldBerry:
P.S. if you're into crack, check out East Hastings.

Um...is there an inside joke there? lol

Nope, tis just where are the junkies hang out.

cpanaioti

Canon EOS-40D

07/20/2005 11:38:40 AM · #18

Take care in Gastown at night also. Nice tourist area by day, seedy by night.

GoldBerry

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM

07/20/2005 11:39:56 AM · #19

Getting caught downtown Vancouver when it's getting dark isn't too much fun. Especially when you've screwed up the bus schedules and find out you're stranded. Every stereotype you can fathom comes alive down there.

07/20/2005 11:43:55 AM · #20

Thanks for the advice. I'll actually have a car, and Gastown I'm saving for Tuesday at 1:00pm. :)

Then the following Monday, my last day in the area, I'll be at the Sun Yat-Set Chinese Gardens. Can't wait to get back there.

The only trick will be packing my manfrotto tripod, which I just remembered I have to do. Guess the suitcase is getting re-packed.