Robson Street : Robson Street is best known for shopping. But international brand names aside it's also the setting for many inventive Vancouver happenings. The city's premier arts nstitution the Vancouver Art Gallery is on Robson and houses an exellent collection of paintings by Emily Carr(1871-1945) as well as visiting international exhibits. The gallery faces Robson Square an interesting public space designed by Arthur Erickson which includes a winter icc skating rink and law courts. Locations: Robson Street at Hornby Street.
Capilano Suspension Bridge: Vancouver's first tourist attracti opened in 1889 and has been thrilling visitors with its swaying bridge over a plummeting canyon ever since. The footbridge spans a 70 meter deep river canyon leading to an activity park filled with forest trails and a treetop walk through old growth giants. There also a collection of totem poles and a transparent suspended platform known as the Cliffwalk. Also along Capilano Road Capilano Salmon Hatchery is worth a visit (in fall especially) to spot flashing salmon as they try to swim upstream. The fish ladder a series of staggered pools allows fish to bypass Cleveland Dam. Underwater windows give visitors a look at their efforts. If you are staying in Vancouver the Capilano Suspension Bridge Admission with a free shuttle to the site is a convenient option. the shuttle runs from downtown Vancouver and the ticket covers admission to the Capilano Suspension Bridge including the TreeTops Adventure and the Cliffwalk. Address: 3735 Capilano Rd, North Vancouver.
English Bay: Oceanfront English Bay centers on one of the city's loveliest and busiest beaches. Part of the West End neighborhood English Bay offers shopping and high end restaurants but is also a pular outdoor area where people come to walk bike rollerblade or hang out with the public art installations. The biggest event comes in summer when thousands crowd the shores to watch three nights of fireworks set to music. Another popular event is the New year's Day Polar Bear Swim when hardy swimmers take a dip in the chilly Pacific waters.