Eddiesmom Posted January 24, 2011 #1 Share Posted January 24, 2011 Does anyone know how far it is from the Sheraton Wall Centre Hotel in Vancouver to Amtrac Cascades? If by taxi approx what would the cost be or is there another form of transportation that I could use? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottbee Posted January 24, 2011 #2 Share Posted January 24, 2011 Does anyone know how far it is from the Sheraton Wall Centre Hotel in Vancouver to Amtrac Cascades? If by taxi approx what would the cost be or is there another form of transportation that I could use? Take a taxi (probably $10 - $12). While Vancouver's subway/elevated Skytrain line does stop (Main St) across the street from Pacific Station, Wall Centre is a good 6 blocks from the nearest station (Burrard) downtown. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddiesmom Posted January 24, 2011 Author #3 Share Posted January 24, 2011 Take a taxi (probably $10 - $12). While Vancouver's subway/elevated Skytrain line does stop (Main St) across the street from Pacific Station, Wall Centre is a good 6 blocks from the nearest station (Burrard) downtown. Thanks so much I kinda figured that after looking at the map. Also going so early in the morning to the station it seems to be safer too. You're a world of information, you've helped so many here on the boards.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urban trekker Posted January 24, 2011 #4 Share Posted January 24, 2011 Scottbee`s figure of $10 -12 would be correct - I live close to the Wall Center and when I have taken a taxi to the Amtrak station that has been my cost. Cheers Dennis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddiesmom Posted January 24, 2011 Author #5 Share Posted January 24, 2011 Scottbee`s figure of $10 -12 would be correct - I live close to the Wall Center and when I have taken a taxi to the Amtrak station that has been my cost. Cheers Dennis Thank you Dennis for the conformation:) Another question....your opinion on the Fish House in Stanley Park regarding food. It looks a bit pricey so wondering if there are some better options for lunch. I will be doing the Ho Ho Trolley for the day. Love Martini's, Wine, etc, Dim Sum, Sushi, my taste buds are variatal....lol Have not booked the Sheraton Wall Centre as yet so I'm considering other hotels at this time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urban trekker Posted January 25, 2011 #6 Share Posted January 25, 2011 Any meal that I don`t cook is a treat for me so I am not a good one for judging food taste etc. Try http://www.dinehere.ca for some ideas - you want downtown, west end, yaletown for your options. Hope this helps Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddiesmom Posted January 25, 2011 Author #7 Share Posted January 25, 2011 Any meal that I don`t cook is a treat for me so I am not a good one for judging food taste etc. Try www.dinehere.ca for some ideas - you want downtown, west end, yaletown for your options. Hope this helps Cheers Thanks for the area info, by the way, I used Priceline and got the Sheraton Wall Centre for $125.00 which I thought was a great price considering the hotel quotes of over $200. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeftcoastBC Posted January 25, 2011 #8 Share Posted January 25, 2011 A cab over to the Fish House would be worth it...but like most good restaurants in VCR it is pricey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddiesmom Posted January 25, 2011 Author #9 Share Posted January 25, 2011 A cab over to the Fish House would be worth it...but like most good restaurants in VCR it is pricey. Thank You :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCHappyGal Posted February 2, 2011 #10 Share Posted February 2, 2011 Here is some information on area attractions that I enjoy Info on Vancouver from a local! My favorite must do attractions are 1) Grouse Mountain – http://www.grousemountain.com – this is a wonderful scenic mountain only about 15 mins from downtown Vancouver. Ride the airtram to the top for lots of fun activities that include a loggers show, birds of prey show, 2 movies (1 about the Vancouver area and 1 about the 2 Grizzly Bears who make their home on Grouse Mtn) ride a chair lift and visit with 2 live Grizzly Bears. Enjoy a meal in any of the restaurants. Caveat only spend the money to go up on a clear day. 2) Capilano Suspension Bridge – http://www.capbridge.com – this is Vancouver’s oldest tourist attraction and I still enjoy visiting it! Located on Capilano Road just before you reach the Grouse Mountain parking lot. Walk across a suspension Bridge over the Capilano Gorge, wonder the trails thru the rain forest, walk thru the treetops on the new Tree Top Adventure, visit the trading post for a huge selection of souvenirs, watch native weavers and/or carvers at work. 3) Capilano Fish Hatchery is also located on Capilano Road and is a great place to view salmon jumping up the fish ladders to get around the Cleveland Dam. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capilano_River_Regional_Park 4) Lynn Valley Suspension Bridge – http://www.lynncanyon.ca - is also located in North Vancouver and is much less touristy than Capilano but it also is not as spectacular. The bridge is slightly higher above the water but much shorter in span. Located in a Provincial Park this bridge comes with some nice hiking trails and you will find an ecology centre in the park as well as picnic tables and a food concession outlet. Should you choose to enjoy the Lynn Valley Suspension Bridge always cross the suspension bridge first and then hike down the trail to the lower (Twin Falls wooden) bridge to cross back over the Lynn Valley River and return to your car – that way you are hiking downhill rather than uphill. It is also free to visit this suspension bridge! 5) Stanley Park – http://www.vancouver.ca/parks/parks/stanley/ - is the crown jewel of Vancouver's parks. As one of North America's largest urban parks, covering over a 1000 acres and offering an abundance of activities. Enjoy the totem pole collection near the Brockton Point Light House, hiking trails, beaches, water parks for the kids (young & old), rose gardens, miniature train, petting zoo, aquarium –http://www.vanaqua.org – many view points, and several restaurants. During the summer months there is a free shuttle bus that you can ride around the park on. 6) Vancouver Aquarium – http://www.wanaqua.org – is Canada’s largest aquarium and is committed to the conservation of marine life and education. Located in Stanley Park this is a fun place for the family to visit. 7) Gas Town – the location where Vancouver originated. The name is derived from a very colorful character named Gassy Jack who was one of the first settlers in the area and a salon keeper – while in Gas Town don’t miss your photo op with the statue of Gassy Jack and by the Steam Clock. During the summer months there is a free walking tour of Gas Town for times call 604-683-5650 8) At the start of Gas Town is the Harbor Centre Tower http://www.vancouverlookout.com a great spot to start your tour of Vancouver with a birds eye view of the city. Either take the elevator up to the lookout level or go to the top and enjoy a meal in the revolving restaurant. 9) China Town is only about 6 blocks over from Gas Town and is the largest China Town north of San Francisco. While in China Town enjoy a visit to the Dr Sun Yat Sen Classical Gardens http://www.vancouverchinesegarden.com and also make sure you visit the world’s thinnest building it is only 6’ wide! 10) The city of Vancouver has laid out self guided walking tours of 4 distinct historical neighborhoods in Vancouver – Gastown; Chinatown; Yaletown; & Shaughnessy – these walking tours along with a historical introduction to each neighbourhood can be found at http://vancouver.ca/commsvcs/planning/heritage/walks/index.htm 11) Granville Island – http://www.granvilleisland.com – is a huge public market area which not only sells fruit & veggies but you can also buy frozen fish to be shipped to your home. Many artists make this their home and you can watch them at work in their studios – making this a great place to buy unique souvenirs. The Granville Island Brewery is also located here and you can stop in for a free tour & tastes. There are theatres for live performances and many fine restaurants. A fun way to get to Granville Island is via the Aquabus – http://www.theaquabus.com 12) Burnaby Village Museum – http://www.burnabyvillagemuseum.ca – is an open air museum with over 30 restored homes, shops, school, church and a 1912 carousel situated on 10 acres 13) Gulf of Georgia Cannery – http://www.gulfofgeorgiacannery.com – is a restored fishing cannery located in the historic fishing village of Steveston (part of Richmond). Here you see exhibits that showcase the history of the fishing industry in British Columbia. Once finished in the museum it is great fun to walk along the fishing docks and see the fishing boats which are selling their catch. There are also some excellent restaurants located here. 14) The Vancouver Maritime Museum located on the shore of English Bay is fun for the whole family with lots of hands on exhibits for the kid in all of us. Here to you will find the ship St Roch which the RCMP sailed from Vancouver to Halifax via the Northwest Passage and then completed the return journey in 1944. You actually get to tour this ship. http://www.vancouvermaritimemuseum.com 15) Queen Elizabeth Park http://www.vancouver.ca/parks/parks/queenelizabeth The 130 acre (52 hectare) park is one of the most beautifully maintained public parks in the world. Second only to Stanley Park in annual visitations, it receives nearly 6 million people a year who marvel at its superior standard of garden plantings. The park was originally quarried for its rock which served to build Vancouver's first roadways. In 1929 the Board proceeded to acquire the property which had become an abandoned eyesore but still served as the site for two holding reservoirs for the City's drinking water. Dedicated as a park by King George VI and his consort, Queen Elizabeth (the present Queen's mother) on their much lauded visit to Vancouver in 1939. 16) Fort Langley is the restored wooden fort built by the Hudson’s Bay Company as a trading post. It is the origin of British Columbia and was the first capital. This Fort is operated by the Federal Parks Board. http://www.fortlangley.org 17) If you are a wine lover you might want to rent a car and spend a day visiting a few of the many excellent wineries located in the Fraser Valley only about a 1 hour drive from your hotel. Almost all of the wineries offer free tastes & tours. Two of the wineries have excellent restaurants on the premises. This makes for a very fun and relaxing day. Check out the Fraser Valley Wine Association web site for a map of winery locations and a brief description of each winery http://www.fvwa.ca 18) If you are a real animal lover than don’t miss “Mountain View Conservation & Breeding Centre” It is located in Fort Langley about an hour drive from downtown Vancouver. Mountain View Conservation and Breeding Centre is a leading non-profit Canadian facility that breeds endangered species in family groups for re-introduction back into their natural habitat in Canada and around the world. This facility is not a zoo their goal is to breed rare and endangered wildlife and re-introduce these animals back into their natural habitats. Presently Mountainview hosts over 50 species of the world’s most threatened animals and birds. See animals such as the spotted dog from Africa, Giraffes, and much much more. Here you do not wonder around as in a zoo rather you are given a guided tour with commentary on each animal group. Check it out at http://www.mtnviewconservation.org 19) VanDusen Botanical Garden is a scenic 55- acre garden of international renown – a living museum of plants collected from around the world and artistically displayed amidst rolling lawns, woodlands and five tranquil lakes, all in the heart of Vancouver and just 15 minutes from downtown. Due to Vancouver’s mild climate, plants bloom at the Garden year-round. This same climate creates a unique environment where plants from varying climate regions thrive and grow – at VanDusen you will see plants from the southern hemisphere, tropical areas and the high Arctic tundra along side native species. The Elizabethan Maze (one of only six in North America) provides year-round fun. 20) UBC Botanical Garden located at the University of British Columbia covers 110 acres and includes an Alpine, Asian, Native, Food, and Japanese Gardens. http://www.ubcbotanicalgarden.org 21) Dazzle your senses when you visit Minter Gardens nestled against 7000 foot Mt. Cheam in beautiful 'Super Natural' British Columbia. One of the most spectacular show gardens in the world! Eleven themed gardens are designed to dazzle the senses with massive displays of artistic floral designs. Minter Gardens is located 90 minutes east of downtown Vancouver just off the Trans-Canada Hwy. #1 at exit #135. http://www.mintergardens.com 22) Enjoy a FREE walking tour of Vancouver. This 2 hour tour starts in front of the Vancouver Art Gallery and ends at the Steam Clock in Gastown. This tour runs Tuesdays & Saturdays at 1pm and reservations are required. 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Eddiesmom Posted February 2, 2011 Author #11 Share Posted February 2, 2011 Thank you sooooooooooooo much....WOW, you're a world of info!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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