Membros Fernando Paiotti Postado Outubro 22 Membros Postado Outubro 22 A seguir, o roteiro de viagem que criei para Vancouver. Se você gostar, deixa um comentário! 1. VANCOUVER Localizada na costa oeste do Canadá, perto da fronteira com os EUA, Vancouver é uma cidade com pouco menos de 650 mil habitantes, tem a maior densidade populacional do Canadá e é a terceira maior cidade do país. Fica localizada no estado de British Columbia em uma área costeira, repleta de ilhas na região metropolitana. Registros arqueológicos indicam a presença de aborígenes na área entre 8 a 10 mil anos atrás. O início do povoamento europeu teve início no final do século XVIII. O assentamento original, conhecido como Gastown, cresceu em clareiras na extremidade oeste da propriedade da serraria e madeireira de Hastings Mill, onde uma taverna improvisada havia sido erguida por “Gassy” Jack Deighton, em 1867. A partir desse primeiro empreendimento, algumas lojas e hotéis apareceram rapidamente ao longo da orla a oeste. Gastown foi estabelecida como uma vila registrada apelidada de Granville, B.I. (que significa “Burrard Inlet”). Foi somente em 1886 que foi rebatizada de Vancouver (em homenagem ao capitão britânico e explorador George Vancouver) e elevada à categoria de cidade. Devido a sua posição estratégica, a cidade assumiu um papel importante como um elo vital na rota comercial entre o Oriente e Leste Asiático com o Canadá e a Europa. Atualmente, o Porto de Vancouver é o terceiro maior das Américas, o mais movimentado do Canadá e o mais diversificado da América do Norte. A silvicultura continua sendo a maior indústria. Além disso, é bem conhecida como um centro urbano cercado pela natureza, tornando o turismo sua segunda maior indústria. Em 2010, ela foi sede dos Jogos Olímpicos de Inverno, realizados em conjunto com a cidade de Whistler, 120km ao norte. Adicionalmente, é uma das cidades com maior diversidade étnica e linguística do país: mais de 50% dos habitantes não têm o inglês como língua materna; aproximadamente 30% têm origem chinesa. The city boasts 550 separate locations with free Wifi service. Look for the #VanWifi public network to connect in case you need touring advice at your fingertips. Also, if you're visiting Vancouver from the USA, you do not need an adapter for your electronics as all of Canada runs on standard 120 V. As far as the geography of the city, Vancouver is broken up into neighborhoods. Popular hoods include the Downtown Centre, which is in the middle of the city; Gastown, which is known as the historic quarter filled with cobblestoned streets and trendy restaurants; Kitsilano for the beach and water enthusiasts; Yaletown for high-end shopping and eating; Chinatown for great eats and sites; and the West End, which leads outdoor lovers to the expansive Stanley Park. Lastly, Vancouver is considered one of the safest cities in the world. But like all major metropolises, mind your belongings — especially in the highest touristy areas of the city. 1.1. How to get around · Trains: Vancouver SkyTrain is one of the most-efficient means of getting around the city. There are 3 lines: the Expo Line with 4 downtown stations, including Chinatown and the Waterfront; the Canada Line, which can take you to and from the airport, in addition to Vancouver City Centre and Yaletown; and the Millennium Line that links with the Westcoast Express commuter train. A one-way ticket costs 3.10-6.05 CAD, depending on the number of zones you travel. You can also purchase a Compass Card to load with money, which requires a 6 CAD deposit to activate. You can order online, by phone or at one of the station’s vending machines. Fares are 2.50 CAD for one zone, 3.65 CAD for two zones, or 4.70 CAD for three zones. A day pass is 11 CAD for all zones. Use Translink.ca to find schedules and plan your route. The Canada Line is by far the smartest way to get to and from the airport. It’s just an additional 5 CAD on top of the regular zone fare. · Buses: Vancouver has an extensive bus system that typically runs from 5am to 1am with stops in every major neighborhood and beyond. Vancouver's TransLink website has a simple plug and play that can help you get to wherever you need to go and includes fare prices. Vancouver’s bus system works just like the trains, but they only operate on a one-zone fare. Cash tickets are not transferable to the SeaBus or the train, but you can use your Compass Card on the bus. · Taxis: if you plan on taking a taxi from the airport, the fares will change depending on the zone of your destination. Airport rates range from $20-40. All taxis are regulated in the city and run on meters. Their base rate is 3.75 CAD, and it’s an additional 1.89 CAD per km afterward. · Ferries: connecting downtown Vancouver with the North Shore is the SeaBus, a passenger-only ferry that departs every 15min during the day and every 30min at night. SeaBus fares are similar to SkyTrain fares. · Ridesharing: Uber and Lyft are available. · Bicycle: Vancouver is very bike-friendly, and there are plenty of bicycle rental businesses around town. The public bike rental system is Mobi, which costs 15 CAD per day for unlimited 30-min rides. Spokes Bicycles and Cycle Vancouver offer longer rentals, with a day rental costing about 35-40 CAD or 8.57 CAD for an hourly rate. 1.1.1. Apps to Download · Mobi-Bikes: Vancouver has dozens of trails that weave in and around the streets, parks, and boardwalks. Mobi is cheap and easy way to find bikes anywhere in the city. · Vancouver Transit: this app will help you catch a train, bus or ferry to anywhere you want to go. 1.2. O que fazer em Vancouver 1.2.1. Stanley Park Stanley Park é o parque mais antigo de Vancouver e também o maior da cidade, com mais de 4 mil km² de extensão e mais de 8 milhões de visitantes ao ano, tendo originalmente sido habitado por povos indígenas. Em 1886, o local foi nomeado como o primeiro parque de Vancouver em homenagem a Lorde Stanley, o recém-empossado Governador Geral, isto é o representante da monarquia britânica no Canadá. Ao contrário de outros parques urbanos, não é a criação de um arquiteto paisagista, mas sim a evolução de uma floresta na cidade no tempo. Os moradores e turistas procuram o Stanley Park para andar de bicicleta no seawall, ir às praias no verão, passear pelas trilhas, curtir alguns de seus restaurantes ou simplesmente descansar. Stanley Park teems with an amazing variety of wildlife. At least 500 species are known to live in there. Some of the must-see landmarks: Hollow Tree (cedro vermelho oco que tem por volta de 800 anos e uma enorme fenda em sua abertura - atualmente, o entorno da árvore está fechado, por motivos de segurança) and Siwash Rock (has special significance to the Squamish people because it represents a man named Skalsh who was transformed into the eternal rock as a reward for unselfishness). Dois lagos fazem parte do Stanley Park: o natural Beaver Lake e o Lost Lagoon, feito pelo homem. Ambos são a casa de diversos animais e plantas. As opções esportivas também são muitas. Golfe, tênis, críquete e vôlei são alguns dos esportes que contam com quadras que podem ser usadas pelos visitantes. Leva-se pelo menos 2 a 4h para poder explorar o parque. One of the most exciting things about Stanley Park is that a cannon fires every night at 21h! The gun was originally located at the Brockton Point Lighthouse and now on the eastern section of the park that faces Coal Harbour. It was fired at 21h every night so that citizens could set their clocks. The gun was cast in 1816 in England and brought to Vancouver in 1894. It has fired nightly most days for nearly a century. · The Vancouver Parks System is accessible from 6h to 22h daily. 1.2.1.1. Passeio de bicicleta pelo Stanley Park Algumas das melhores pedidas para se fazer por lá é alugar uma bicicleta e percorrer o Vancouver Seawall, uma pista asfaltada. A construção desse caminho, que acabou por impedir a erosão do solo, começou em 1917 e demorou mais de 60 anos para ficar completamente pronta. Os 9km de extensão do Seawall demoram de 2 a 3h para serem explorados a pé e pouco mais de 1h de bicicleta (as áreas destinadas a pedestres e a ciclistas são bem delimitadas). O passeio dá um giro em torno do parque, passando por dezenas de mirantes lindos, e te dá uma perspectiva bem legal de como a cidade se compõe ao redor do parque. Para quem curte paisagens incríveis, a dica é o mirante da Prospect Point, que possui vista privilegiada para a ponte e para North Vancouver. Para chegar até lá, você precisa subir uma pequena trilha que começa no ponto onde a ponte e o parque se conectam. Não leva mais do que 15 min. Jo-e Cycles in Stanley Park has bike rentals starting at 7 CAD 1h, 24 CAD for a half-day (5h) and 32 CAD for a full day. The price includes a bike, lock and helmet, as well as a map to get you started. 1.2.1.2. Prospect Point Is at the northern end of the park, just before the Lions Gate Bridge leading to the north shore. You'll want to stop here for the lookout which offers one of the best views in town. A few steps from the parking lot, the latter promises a breathtaking panorama of the bridge, West Vancouver, North Vancouver and passing ships. Access to the gazebo is completely free and you will also find a café, a restaurant and an ice cream counter nearby. 1.2.1.3. Trails Stanley Park has 27km of hiking trails through the central forested area. Most of them are pretty flat, but some sections can get a bit steep. As you explore the forest, you’ll see some of the tallest trees in the country! Hiking through Stanley Park makes you feel like you are genuinely in the middle of nowhere, despite being in the city. Don’t worry though, Google Maps works in the park and most of the trails are shown there. Some trails are: · Lost Lagoon and Rose Garden Loop: this short but sweet 2,9km track loops around Lost Lagoon and also visits the beautiful rose garden. It’s a great trail in spring and summer. · Stanley Park Inner Loop: it basically follows the seawall, but instead of hiking along the ocean, you’ll walk through forests and gardens. It’s also shorter at 8km. · Prospect Point via Bridal Path and Lovers Walk: is one of the most scenic viewpoints with epic views of the mountains and North Vancouver. The best way to get there from the park’s entrance is via this trail. It’s 6,8km and travelers through the center of Stanley Park through some of the best forest areas. 1.2.1.4. Totem Poles Uma das áreas mais interessantes de visitar é Brockton Point, onde estão nove totens. The collection of totem poles, all carved in B.C., was created in 1920, and expanded some more during the Golden Jubilee of 1936. However, it was not until the mid-1960s that 8 totem poles were moved to their current spot of Brockton Point. The totems were subsequently replaced by replicas in the mid-1980s, in order to preserve their historical value. The ninth and final totem pole, carved by Robert Yelton of Squamish, was added in 2009. Além disso, estão ali três bonitos portais esculpidos, representando traços da cultura das primeiras nações canadenses. Bustos, placas comemorativas e estátuas, como Girl in Wetsuit, também podem ser vistos. Há também o Lumbermen’s Arch e o Shakespeare Garden (só com árvores e plantas citadas nas obras do escritor inglês), entre outros monumentos. 1.2.1.5. Aquário de Vancouver Inaugurado em 1956, é até hoje o maior do Canadá, com mais de 9.000m², e lar de mais de 70.000 criaturas, incluindo golfinhos, tartarugas, baleias beluga, lontras, leões marinhos, cobras, bichos-preguiça, enguias e muitos outros. Também abriga um centro de pesquisa especializado na reabilitação de animais aquáticos. Recebe cerca de um milhão de pessoas por ano, está na lista dos pontos turísticos mais visitados do país e entre os três mais importantes aquários da América do Norte. Uma das apresentações mais disputadas pelos visitantes é o show das belugas. Nele, quatro baleias executam acrobacias sob a orientação de instrutores. Muito mais do uma apresentação de movimentos sincronizados, o show é uma aula sobre a espécie, suas características, habitat e impactos que têm sofrido ao longo dos anos. Se estiver disposto a pagar pouco mais de CAD 200 você poderá tocá-las. Outra apresentação empolgante é a dos golfinhos. Semelhante às belugas, executam movimentos, emitem sons e brincam com a plateia. · Funcionamento: segunda a sexta, das 10h às 17h; sábados e domingos, das 9h30 às 19h. · Ingresso: $49,95 adultos (atualizado novembro/2022) 1.2.1.6. Piscina pública e praia Kitsilano Beach é a praia mais famosa de Vancouver. Ela também está dentro do completo do Stanley Park e conta com piscina aquecida, quadras de esportes e lojinhas de souvenirs. Na areia da praia estão diversas mesas, onde tanto turistas quanto locais aproveitam para fazer piqueniques e curtir o pôr do sol. Second Beach is a sandy beach with a concession stand and bathroom facilities. It’s not huge, but has space to layout and suntan or swim! During the summer, there are lifeguards. Third Beach is larger and has the most amazing views of the ocean and West Vancouver! 1.2.1.7. Visit the gardens The Ted and Mary Grieg Rhododendron Garden is filled with rhododendrons. The best time to visit it is in early May, during peak season. However, you’ll be able to see some rhododendron blooms as early as March and as late as June. The Shakespeare Garden pays homage to Shakespeare, who was believed to have been a very knowledgeable gardener. In the early 1900s, many Shakespeare gardens were built around the world to mark the 300-year anniversary of his death. The first tree was planted in the Vancouver Shakespeare Garden in 1916 to mark the occasion. The garden was officially opened in 1936 as part of Vancouver’s Golden Jubilee celebration. Many of the trees and plants were chosen to be placed in the garden because they were mentioned in Shakespeare’s writing. Where appropriate, plaques name the plants with corresponding Shakespeare quotes. The Rose Garden was created in 1920 by the Kiwanis Club. The roses bloom in the summer (best to see them in June and July), but there are a variety of flowers that also bloom in the spring and fall. The garden is located in the center of the park. 1.2.1.8. Bateu a fome? O Stanley Park oferece alguns restaurantes dentro de sua área, cada um com especialidades e preços diferentes. The Teahouse tem saladas e lanches; The Fish House oferece boas opções de frutos do mar; The Prospect Point Restaurant & Cafe; e o Waterfall Cafe podem ter cardápios diversos, mas contam todos com lindas vistas. 1.2.2. Granville Island It’s not actually an island, but a large peninsula connected to the mainland by the magnificent metal spans of the Granville Island Bridge. With 10.5 million visitors each year, is one of Canada’s most popular tourist attractions and sits squarely in Vancouver’s downtown core, surrounded by the waters of False Creek. While its indoor Public Market draws the lion’s share of tourist traffic, it’s only one part of Granville’s story. Granville Island is a shopping district in the middle of the city, but it’s also a hub for food and drink enthusiasts. It is very lively on weekends, with its street performers and fish & chips vendors! There is something for everyone there, from Vancouver’s first organic bakery, Artisan Sake maker, fine cheese, and Patisseries, to homemade sweet and savory tasty pies. Explore the market, grab a beer at Granville Island Brewing Company, and wander the cool shops. There are many independent theater companies and non-profit art education centers with ongoing activities or performances. And plenty of shops that sell jewelry, clothing, pottery, art and crafts. In the summer, watch the boats, stand-up paddlers and kayakers. O Public Market oferece legumes, verduras, frutas, peixes, carnes e afins, além de uma série de produtos locais (como compotas e temperos). As lojinhas vendem de artesanato típico (o que no Canadá pode ser traduzido como “diversos tipos de totens”) a joias e peças de decoração. Festivais artísticos acontecem com frequência. Keep in mind that the vendors will only accept cash, but there are banks and ATMs around the area. 1.2.2.1. Things to do on Granville Island Ø Love performance arts? There are many spaces to choose from on Granville Island; different theater venues present everything from serious theater and musicals to stand-up and experimental productions. Ø The food hall in the Public Market is where you can grab a casual bite and you will find Mexican, pizza, sandwiches, fish and chips, freshly made soups, sushi, salads and perogies. If you would rather sit down, Bridges has a fabulous patio that overlooks English Bay; on a hot summer day, this patio is packed. For a truly Canadian experience, Edible Canada is the place to go. They source 90% of their food and drink from Canada, and each dish is well thought out, tasty and the service is fantastic. Over by Fisherman's Wharf is Go Fish! and on a warm day, the lineup will stretch all the way around the corner and can be quite the wait. If you have the time and patience, their fish tacos and soups are amazing! The fish and chips are nothing to sneeze at either. Some of the top recommendations of local seafood dishes are The Vancouver Fish Company, Tony’s Fish and Oyster Café, or The Lobster Man. It might be controversial to label Lee’s Donuts as the best in the city, but the constant line-up out the door has got to say something about them! Lee’s has operated in Granville Island since 1979. The Public Market is open 7 days a week from 9h to 18h. Ø The Improv Centre is home to the Vancouver TheatreSports League, which stages completely improvised live shows Wednesday through Saturday each week. If experimental theater is more your thing, Boca del Lupo thrives on it. The theater’s Micro Performance Series gives audience members the chance to become performers in pieces such as Red Phone. Ø As the first person in Canada to make sake with locally grown rice from British Columbia’s Fraser Valley, Masa Shiroki, Artisan Sake Maker, is something of local legend. When you try his smooth Osake, you’ll see why. Visitors can learn more about this smooth sipper at a tasting. Sample a trio and get the lowdown on the brewing process. Book ahead and you can take a tour for the same price between 11:30 and 17h. Ø In Granville Island Brewing Co. you can actually purchase their beer all over the country. However, it never tastes as fresh as it does from the brewery on Granville Island. Their bar and tasting room serve up all their delicious craft brews as well as seasonal beers and new creations. However, Granville Island Brewing not only serves some of the best craft beers in the region but also offers fun and interesting tours. You can join the daily tours for just $12 CAD to find out all about how the beers are made, the history of the brewery, and what makes them so good! 1.2.3. Gastown Gastown is Vancouver’s oldest neighborhood, having grown from a single tavern founded in 1867, by Gassy Jack Deighton. After the global Great Depression of the 1930s, the neighborhood hit hard times. The city had expanded westward and changed its name to Vancouver, and Gastown was largely forgotten. In fact, it became so rundown that there were calls for the neighborhood to be torn down. A large public campaign organized by property owners and local businesses managed to persuade the provincial government to spare Gastown from the wrecking ball in the 1970s.The area has benefited from a major regeneration program and gentrification, and today is a happy confluence of old town history and modern-day urban chic. It may not be the heart of the city anymore, but Gastown has retained its character with cobblestone streets and old buildings, many of which are more than a hundred years old. Nowadays, it’s a trendy place full of restaurants, cafes, boutique shops, and bars (like The Flying Pig and Rodney’s Oyster House). The Vancouver International Jazz Festival takes place here every summer. Por lá, você encontra desde típicas lojinhas de souvenirs (ursinhos rechonchudos com a bandeira canadense, jarras de mapple syrup e biscoitos deliciosos em forma de folha) a lojas luxuosas. Walk Around Water St. Named for its close proximity to Burrard Inlet, contains a wide variety of trendy cafes, independent boutiques, and stylish eateries that channel the energy of the neighborhood’s rugged beginnings. Start your journey at the historic street’s outset, located at 375 Water St, a short walk from Waterfront Station. Then head East, stopping to check out Gastown’s marquee attraction, the Gastown Steamclock, located at Water and Cambie. A principal atração de Gastown é o Steam Clock, um relógio a vapor construído em 1977 por Raymond Saunders. Ele apita a cada 15 min. Show up 10 min before the top of the hour. This will allow you to grab what will eventually become a valuable piece of real estate right next to the clock when it blows its top at the top of the hour. The second attraction is Hotel Europe, the Flatiron Building, on the corners of Water, Alexander, Carrall, and Powell streets. Architects were John Parr and Thomas Fee of Vancouver. The hotel’s exterior design is the best example of concrete triangular architecture and the owner/developer was Angelo Calori who opened the hotel in 1909. It’s now used by the Affordable Housing Society. It’s also a beautiful spot to visit at night, with city lights and cobblestone streets making it extra special. And it’s right across from The Diamond Cocktail Bar. 1.2.3.1. John “Gassy Jack” Deighton [1830-1875] His legal name was John Deighton but he was known as ‘Gassy Jack.’ Coming from England, he worked in the goldfields and was a steamboat pilot on the Fraser River. His first business was a saloon in New Westminster called The Global, but when it proved unprofitable, the family moved on. Deighton arrived in what was to become Gastown in 1867 with his indigenous wife, dog, two chickens, $6 in his pocket, and numerous barrels of valuable whiskey. Since sawmill owners never permitted liquor on their premises, Deighton had a monopoly on both supply and demand. The story goes that the mill workers built a 4x7m saloon for Deighton in exchange for a free barrel of whisky. This new saloon was near the corner of Water and Carrall Street, which is now known as Maple Tree Square. As for his nickname ‘Gassy,’ it evolved due to his exaggerated stories and garrulous nature. In simple terms, he talked excessively but his stories helped him sell his barrels of whiskey. By 1870, he built Deighton House, an upscale hotel located in Byrnes Block. Since Deighton became a successful businessman, his brother Tom joined him in 1873. The purpose was for Tom and his wife Emma to operate the Deighton Hotel, while Deighton returned to work on the Fraser River. The problem was both families never got along. Gossip emerged that he could not father a son, only adding to family squabbles. Unfortunately, his health deteriorated and on May 29, 1875, he passed away and was buried in New Westminster. Take a walk down the cobblestone streets by the old historic buildings and visit his statue on the site of the area’s first tavern (ela não está mais no local. Foi removida em 2022 pelo movimento indígena feminista). 1.2.3.2. Eat Vancouver’s Best Food · Eat a porchetta sandwich from Meat & Bread. During weekday lunch this place is packed with office workers but the line moves quickly and it’s well worth the wait anyway! · For brunch: Nelson the Seagull is pretty much famous for its tasty breakfasts (avocado features heavily). For something meatier than head to Save On Meats for a traditional American brunch. · L’Abattoir: French-inspired West Coast cuisine. · St. Lawrence: Classic French with a Quebec tinge. · Ask for Luigi: Homestyle Italian to make nonna proud. · Moltaqa: Authentic Moroccan food · Meat and Bread: Vancouver’s best sandwiches 1.2.3.3. Drink Vancouver’s Best Drinks · The Diamond: Epic hand-crafted cocktail bar at Maple Tree Square · Guilt and Co: Live music lounge with epic food · Clough Club: Speakeasy vibe cocktail bar with great bar snacks · The Irish Heather Shebeen: Great place for whiskey flights and pub grub · Local Gastown: Craft beer spot that’s great for meeting people 1.2.4. Queen Elizabeth Park Once called "Little Mountain" (the site is 125m above sea level), Queen Elizabeth Park began its existence as a basalt rock quarry in the late 19th century. Originally owned by the Canadian Pacific Railway, the quarry provided the foundation rock for many of Vancouver's earliest roads. By 1911, the quarry had closed and the land sat, unused, for three decades. Eventually, the CPR sold the land to the City of Vancouver, who renamed the site the Queen Elizabeth Park in 1940, after a visit by King George VI and his consort, Elizabeth (Queen Elizabeth II's mother). In 1948, Vancouver Park Board legend William Livingstone began plans to develop the park into the horticultural beauty it is today by planting the first trees in the arboretum. In 1969, Prentice Bloedel, founder of Canadian timber giant MacMillan Bloedel Ltd., and a patron of the arts and horticultural, gave the park over $1 million toward the development of the plaza, covered walkways, fountains and the domed Bloedel Floral Conservatory. There's a reason that Queen Elizabeth Park is one of the most frequented spots for wedding pictures in Vancouver: it's flat-out stunning. With its gorgeously-landscaped quarry gardens, fabulous scenic vistas and 1500-tree arboretum, the park is a world-class public space and one of the most beautiful places in the city. Perched atop Vancouver's highest point and covering 52,78 ha, Queen Elizabeth Park is second only to Stanley Park in popularity and annual visitors. At its peak is the park's plaza, a paved area with panoramic views of downtown Vancouver, a courtyard of dancing fountains and the Bloedel Conservatory, home to more than 500 tropical plants galore and 120 birds of various species. Behind the Conservatory is the Dancing Waters fountain which features 70 jets that shoot 85.000L of recirculated water high into the air and provides a constantly shifting performance, as well as an ideal spot for quiet reflection or for a perfect romantic moment. From the plaza, visitors can follow the winding paths down to the quarry gardens, ponds, lawns and arboretum. The two quarry gardens are horticultural delights, with pathways and little bridges and mini waterfalls set amongst hundreds of plants and flowers. Private spaces for rest and contemplation are easy to find, and the plentiful trees (over 3,000) provide shade in summer and abundant color in fall. Sports activities at the park include the Queen Elizabeth Pitch & Putt golf course on the east side of the park, disc golf (frisbee), Tai Chi in the morning, lawn bowling, and 18 free tennis courts. It’s one of the most delightful walking areas in the city. A walk around the garden is only 0.41km and will take you to the “top of the city"! · Horários variam durante o ano. · Ticket: 7,05 CAD (para o Bloedel Conservatory) 1.2.5. VanDusen Botanical Garden Once owned by the Canadian Pacific Railway, the site that would become the VanDusen Botanical Garden was first the Shaughnessy Heights Golf Club from 1911 until 1960. When the Golf Club moved to a new location, the site was bought and transformed into today's garden by a joint venture of the Vancouver Park Board, City of Vancouver, Government of BC and the Vancouver Foundation, with a donation by lumberman and philanthropist W. J. VanDusen, in whose honor the garden was named. The VanDusen Botanical Garden officially opened to the public on August 30, 1975. Despite covering 22 ha, the VanDusen Botanical Garden has a much more intimate feel than its sprawling sister-gardens at Queen Elizabeth Park. At VanDusen, you feel sequestered from the bustling city; it's a fairytale land of slender, winding paths, gently rolling hills and sweet wooden bridges spanning ponds full of lily pads. There's a staggering array of plants and flowers at VanDusen: over 255,000 plants representing more than 7,300 taxa from around the world. There are plant collections from South Africa, the Himalayas, the Canadian Arctic, and the Pacific Northwest, each arranged in picturesque landscape settings. · Horários variam durante o ano. · Ticket adulto: entre 8-11,25 CAD. 1.2.6. Museum of Anthropology O MUSEU ESTÁ TEMPORARIAMENTE FECHADO! With its soaring totem poles, cedar canoes, bentwood boxes, Indigenous masks, sculptures, ceramics, weavings, and more, Vancouver’s Museum of Anthropology, or MOA, is the city’s most beloved museum, making it a must-see for visitors and locals alike. Designed by renowned Canadian architect Arthur Erickson, the iconic 1976 building is considered a modernist masterpiece, and regularly draws architecture buffs. Located on the University of British Columbia campus, MOA is also an academic institution that houses close to 50,000 ethnographic objects, as well as 535,000 archaeological objects. The museum offers a mix of Indigenous art and artifacts from around the world with a special emphasis on works from the Northwest Coast. And while many of the pieces are well over a century old, MOA also features works from contemporary Indigenous artists, both local and from as far away as the New Zealand, Asia, and Europe. Must-sees include the Great Hall with the giant totem poles, the Bill Reid Rotunda, which highlights the legendary carver’s breathtaking "The Raven and the First Men," and the multiversity galleries, which house masks, weavings, carvings, jewelry and more, all elegantly displayed in glass cases and drawers with informative text, as well as touch screens that stream audio, video, and still images. Ceramics lovers are often pleasantly surprised to find the Koerner European Ceramics Gallery, which features more than 600 pieces of European earthenware and stoneware from the 16th- to 19th-centuries. With the stately Haida House and Mortuary House, both modeled on a 19th-century Haida village, as well as famous landscape designer Cornelia Oberlander’s serene reflecting pool, the grounds are also well seeing. The building is easy to navigate and offers plenty of rest; additionally, everything's on one level. Summer weekends can get busy; if you want to beat the crowds, go right when the museum opens or toward the end of the day. Free guided tours occur several times a day; they cover the rich history and politics behind the items on show, without glossing over the tragic legacy of Canada’s Indigenous residential school system. Curator tours offer additional perspective on the exhibits. If your timing doesn’t line up, there are self-guided tours available. Don’t miss the three-story totem poles in the Great Hall or Bill Reid’s iconic "The Raven and the First Men" sculpture. Make sure to check out works by contemporary artists, too, like Lawrence Paul Yuxweluptun’s pop-art painting, Haida Hotdog. And when you’re finished, wander through the rose garden across the street or stroll to the nearby Beaty Biodiversity Museum for a look at the giant blue whale skeleton. Allow at least 2h for a good look at everything on offer! · Horário de funcionamento: de terça a domingo das 10h às 17h · Ingresso: $18 (atualizado novembro/2022) 1.2.7. Capilano Suspension Bridge Park A história do parque começa em 1888, quando o engenheiro civil George Grant Mackay comprou um terreno de 6000 acres de densa floresta circundando o rio Capilano e construiu uma casa no alto do cânion. No ano seguinte, ergueu uma ponte, feita de corda de cânhamo e pranchas de cedro. Foi apenas em 1903 que as cordas foram trocadas por cabos, mais resistentes. A vocação turística já existia, mas o parque demorou quase 100 anos e passou pelas mãos de vários proprietários até se tornar o que é hoje. Atualmente, há 7 pontes suspensas (a maior delas, de 137m de extensão e a 70m do nível do chão, o que equivale a um prédio de 15 andares), uma plataforma estreita com chão de vidro em cima da floresta e do rio e uma série de passarelas e escadas que permitem explorar todo o local por cima. Incrivelmente, para essa área de vidro, o Cliffwalk, só há 16 pontos que ancoram as estruturas ao penhasco. É quase como se você pudesse ir de uma casa da árvore da vizinhança até outra, sem descer ao chão. Logo ao entrar, o visitante se depara com o Kia’Palano (beautiful river), uma área com diversos totens que mostram um pouco dos costumes e crenças dos primeiros povos que habitaram a região. Informações sobre o ambiente também estão no Story Center, que conta com murais, artefatos e outros artigos que remontam a história do local. A área dedicada à lojinha é uma construção que data do início do século XX e vende uma série de itens típicos, mas é na Treetops Adventure que está o verdadeiro charme do parque. As pontes e passarelas, inauguradas em 2004, 33,5m acima do solo da floresta, oferecem uma visão espacial diferente. 1.2.7.1. Free shuttle The park offers a free shuttle bus from downtown Vancouver. Pick up sites include Canada Place, the Hyatt Hotel on Melville St and the Blue Horizon Hotel on Robson St. Full details can be found on the website. Seats are provided on a first-come, first-served basis. · Ticket: $62,95. Online com desconto. There is a 30% reduced ticket at twilight (after 17h). · Promo code VANBEST10 · Open: May to September from 8:30 to 20h. · The free tours are offered hourly. · Todas as atrações do parque estão inclusas no valor do ingresso. · Set aside about 2h to visit the entire area properly · Fica a cerca de 15 min de carro, saindo de Vancouver. 1.2.8. Grouse Mountain Grouse Mountain is named after the blue or sooty grouse, a species of bird native to the area. In 1894, a group of hikers spent several days summiting Grouse Mountain and hunted a grouse along the way. Dali para frente, a área não apenas da montanha, mas também de seus arredores, começou a ser desenvolvida para abrigar atividades de lazer, como a prática de ski e snowboard, trilhas e contemplação da imensa área verde. Com o tempo, a preocupação ecológica foi levada ainda mais a sério e dois ursos cinzentos órfãos, Cari e Boo, foram acolhidos. Hoje, outros dois ursos mais velhos, Grinder e Coola, e o lobo Alpha levam vidas tranquilas em gigantescos espaços determinados. Em 1966 foi aberto o Skyride, um bondinho que funciona todos os dias do ano e que a cada 15 min leva os visitantes para a primeira parada da montanha, Peak Chalet, permitindo lindas vistas de Vancouver, do oceano Pacífico, das ilhas ao redor e dos picos nevados, a 1250m. Ali há restaurante, lojinha e o Theater in the Sky, um cinema com sala HD que transmite filmes sobre a história, a fauna e a flora locais. Trilhas guiadas, passeio de helicóptero, paragliding, shows de lenhadores, demonstrações de pássaros treinados, visitação ao trabalho de apicultores e possibilidade de avistar Grinder e Coola em seu habitat natural são algumas das opções. Not to mention the grueling 2,9km Grouse Grind Trail, an invigorating workout for seasoned hikers! Ou você pode simplesmente caminhar sem destino certo pela paisagem. É nesta área também que é possível comprar os ingressos para os passeios da área mais acima. Dali, até o alto da montanha, são mais 15 min de viagem em outro teleférico, desta vez aberto. Já no alto, as opções de passatempo são várias, como andar de helicóptero, fazer trilhas mais intensas ou voar de paraglide. Aproveite para conhecer o Eye of the Wind: a primeira e, por enquanto, única turbina de vento do mundo que permite que se ande em um chão de vidro no topo da torre, a míseros 3m das hélices. A visão de 360° da área é fascinante, principalmente em dias limpos. Ela gera 25% da energia da infraestrutura da montanha. As tirolesas são recentes na Grouse Mountain. Foi apenas em 2008 que passaram a operar 5 circuitos delas na estação. Há ingressos para fazer três (1h) ou os cinco percursos (2h). São sempre duas linhas em cada circuito, o que faz a brincadeira ficar bem mais divertida porque você pode ir com sua companhia de viagem. Elas passam com segurança por cima dos cânions e da floresta entre a Grouse e a Dam Mountain. Em alguns dos circuitos é possível chegar a 80km/h. No inverno, são praticados snowboarding, esqui e outros esportes de neve. 1.2.8.1. Hike the Grouse Grind The Grouse Grind trail is free to hike up. The nickname of “Mother Nature’s Stairmaster” is well-earned with its 2,830 stairs. It starts in the parking lot at the base of the mountain, and there’s no admission fee for the hike unless you’re feeling competitive and want to buy a timer card for $25 CAD. However, bear in mind that you’re not allowed to hike back down the trail, so you’ll need to take a gondola ride down the mountain afterward. You can buy a one-way “Download” ticket for $20 CAD. · Distance: 2.5km one way · Elevation gain: 853m · Difficulty: Difficult · Time needed: 2-2.5h 1.2.8.2. Lumberjack show The world-famous Lumberjack show on Grouse Mountain features the skills and strength of Canada’s top lumberjacks, who compete in events like log rolling, pole-climbing, ax throwing and more. The show runs from May to October and is included with your mountain admission pass. Shows usually take place at 11:15, 14h and 16:30 at the Into the Wild animal sanctuary, so definitely try to catch one if you’re in town. Duração: 45min. 1.2.8.3. Birds in motion show Birds in Motion is a majestic display of birds in flight, performed by trained falconers with their feathered companions. The free flight shows features golden eagles, peregrine falcons, owls and red-tailed hawks, which are some of the most impressive and iconic Canadian birds of prey. This show is only available during the summer. You can catch it at 12:45, 15:15 or 17:30 at the animal sanctuary. · The mountain is accessible daily, das 9h às 22h. · Ingresso: 69 CAD. · https://www.grousemountain.com/ · Sometimes, you can get up to 40% off your Skyride ticket if you ascend after 17h. You’ll need to see if this promotion is running before you go on their website and buy your ticket in advance. · In summer, you can easily spend 4-6h sightseeing. 1.2.9. Chinatown de Vancouver Vancouver’s Chinese population began to increase rapidly in the late 19th century due to the BC Gold Rush in the 1850s, attracting workers and fortune seekers to the Vancouver area, moving in businesses to the area that is now known historically as Chinatown. Though relations were tense in the early 20th century due to discrimination from white locals, the 70s’ and 80s’ saw a reemergence of Chinese emigration to the city and led to the addition of Chinese architecture and shopping, eating and nightlife in the area. With the 2011 census of Vancouver residents showing that 27.7% of the population are of Chinese origin. In 2022, this historic district is venerated as an integral part of the Vancouver cityscape. 1.2.9.1. International Village In addition to all the little shops, fruit stands and restaurants lining the streets in Chinatown, another interesting place is the International Village at 88 West Pender. It is a mall with some unique stores though and a very definite Asian theme and has a good Asian food court upstairs, a movie theatre, an Asian-style dollar store, and a variety of other interesting shops. The mall used to have far more interesting shops. In the last few years though, it has emptied out a bit. 1.1.1.1. Millennium Gate Since 2002, the Millennium Gate has stood as a welcoming sight that marks the entrance to Chinatown from Vancouver’s downtown core. Its name comes of course from the turn of the millennium, and it was erected to honor the history of Chinese contributions in the city and jazz up the area a little to hopefully get more visitors in. Flanked on both sides by stone lions, this four-pillar gate is decorated with motifs featuring traditional Chinese instruments and clothing. As for the Chinese characters inscribed on the upper blue placards, apparently the western face simply says “Chinatown Millennium Gate”, while the eastern face says “remember the past and look forward to the future.” 1.1.1.2. Treasure Green Tea Company A can’t miss for tea lovers, is the first authentic Chinese Tea Shop in Chinatown. For almost 40 years they have directly imported tea from the choicest suppliers in China and throughout the Orient. Freshness and quality are always guaranteed, be it with bestsellers like Organic Matcha and Sencha, or aged Chinese favorites like 1997 Top Grade Yunnan Pu-Erh, 2004 Mandarin Orange Pu-Erh or Anhui Lan Xiang Green Tea. In addition to their massive variety of Chinese Teas, Treasure Green also offers a wide selection of tea ware, accessories and a popular walk-in tea-tasting service. 1.1.1.3. Visit the Vancouver Police Museum While it’s not exactly in Chinatown proper, located in the former city morgue, this museum is actually the oldest museum of its kind in North America, with over 20,000 rare artefacts tracing this lesser-known side of Vancouver’s history – a must visit if you’re looking for something slightly touristy but cool to do near Chinatown. 1.1.1.4. Visit the Chinese Cultural Centre of Greater Vancouver Museum While it may be one of the smaller museums in Vancouver, the Chinese Cultural Centre of Greater Vancouver Museum is a nice free attraction in Chinatown that is worth checking out. Showcasing photos and artifacts about early Chinese inhabitants of Vancouver and Canada, this is one of the few places in the city that you can learn more about the history of the region’s Chinese population. As a bonus, the Chinese Canadian Military Museum can be found upstairs. 1.1.1.5. Dr Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden Not only is it the first authentic Ming Dynasty-style scholar garden to be built outside of China, its construction was actually spearheaded by 53 master-craftsmen from Suzhou who lived in Vancouver to oversee the project for over a year. Little wonder why a visit here truly feels like you’ve been transported. Of course, if you’re hunting for FREE things to do, you don’t need to go far, because the adjacent Dr Sun Yat-Sen Park is completely free, and also a beautiful treat. There’s something just SO Vancouver about the way the glassy skyline peeks behind the Ming Dynasty style walkways. · Ingresso área paga: $32 (atualizado novembro/2022). 1.1.1.6. Vancouver Chinatown restaurants Try a bunch of goodies from a classic Chinese bakery While sadly, many old Chinatown businesses have shuttered up over the years due to soaring rent prices and decreased clientele, one of the more resilient industries is the almighty Chinese bakery. If you’ve never tried its goods before, you’re in for a treat. The selection may be overwhelming for a first timer, but a few classics that pretty much everyone likes is the BBQ Pork Bun or Pineapple Bun (so named for its Pineapplesque shape – it actually has no pineapple in it). If you’re feeling especially gluttonous, you can even get a BBQ Pork Pineapple Bun which is simply divine. Their “Deep Fried Dumplings” (Ham Sui Gok) are the best. NOTE: Many of these old school bakeries are still cash only, so make sure you come with some cash on you. Kent's Kitchen - Get the cheapest takeout deal in town It’s literally cheaper to eat here than buy groceries. Kent’s is famous for its heaping boxes of takeout classics, all available for less than 10 CAD. These boxes are stuffed full, and you can easily feed two people with a single one, whether you choose pork chops, spare ribs, chicken, or whatever else they have on rotation. NOTE: They are cash only here. Chinatown’s Mello - some incredible brioche donuts Has one of the best donuts in Vancouver! Filled with luscious cream, this shop’s fluffy brioche donuts are the kind of treat you dream about. Grabbing one is a mandatory must-do in Vancouver’s Chinatown. Bao Bei Chinese Brasserie $$$ | 163 Keefer Street | Cuisine: Modern Chinese If fortune cookie Cantonese restaurants evoke guilty pleasure memories of MSG, fried rice, and chicken chow mein you’re not alone – but maybe it’s time to move into the now. One way of ridding yourself of all that guilt and grease is at Bao Bei Brasserie. The deliciously elevated Chinese small plate feast here is inspired by flavours from Taiwan, Shanghai, and Sichuan – perfectly paired with some of the tastiest cocktails in the city. Their schnacks section rolls out finger foods like Chinese pickles, marinated eggplant, and crispy tofu but it’s the petit cadeaux menu that shines with its handmade dumplings, wontons, and potstickers. And they do it all with sustainably sourced seafood, hormone-free meat and no MSG! Sai Woo $$$ | 158 E. Pender Street | Cuisine: Asian Fusion Sai Woo is another restaurant meshing modernity with the cultural heritage of Chinatown. The result? A contemporary Asian Fusion menu in a stunning modern dining room within one of the neighborhood’s oldest heritage buildings. Sai Woo, one of the city’s original Chinatown restaurants dating back to 1925, was almost as famous for its garish neon rooster sign as it was for its food – so the current owners couldn’t help but restore it. Their east meets west kitchen pumps out excellent casual pan-Asian fare with freshest of local ingredients like pork and kimchi dumplings, confit duck low mein and szechuan black pepper beef. There’s also a 100-seat lounge in the basement to sup back their tremendous after dinner cocktails. Kissa Tanto $$$ | 263 E. Pender Street | Cuisine: Japanese/Italian Most people’s immediate reaction upon hearing the words Japanese/Italian Fusion is quite simple: why? However, executive chef Joel Watanabe, who is of mixed Japanese and Corsican extraction, has boldly dared to ask a different question: why not? The results? A restaurant that has captured national attention, and is perennially ranked amongst the best restaurants in the country. Kissa Tanto’s imaginative decor recalls a 1960’s Tokyo jazz-club, known as a “kissa”, and will immediately remind you of time gone by. However, it’s ultimately the food that sets Kissa Tanto apart. The pairing of delicate Japanese flavours with the rustic warmth of Italian cooking is a home run. Start out with the daily fish crudo, with shiso vinaigrette, capers, Castelvetrano olives and mustard greens. Fancy a pasta? Then how about the duck agnolotti, with Japanese leeks and a grainy mustard brandy sauce. For the main event, the whole fried fish served tempura style with a daikon soy dipping sauce has become the restaurants signature dish. Phnom Penh Restaurant $$ | 244 E. Georgia | Cuisine: South-East Asian Perennially ranked as our city’s best South-East Asian eatery, this one-time hidden gem has evolved into a Vancouver Chinatown restaurant institution. After one bite you’ll begin to understand why Vancouverites and visitors alike are willing to line up around the block for a taste of their sumptuous Cambodian and Vietnamese cuisine. No visit is complete without the Phnom Penh deep-fried chicken wings, a true Vancouver rite of passage. Other favorites include the various Cambodian rice noodle dishes (priced at less than $9), and the Vietnamese butter beef. The restaurant stays true to balanced South East Asian flavour profiles such as fresh and crispy, salty and sour, and spicy and sweet. As a result, Phnom Penh is able to give each dish an authentic flair rarely encountered on this side of the Pacific. Factor in the generous portion sizes and reasonable prices, and a trip to Phnom Penh is a no-brainer for any visitor to Chinatown. The restaurant doesn’t take reservations. Sometimes taking up to 2h with fairly minimal waiting space. But the wait is worth it for those with patience. Jade Dynasty Restaurant $$ | 137 E. Pender Street | Cuisine: Chinese One of the favourite activities of any Vancouver foodie worth their salt is to dim-sum. FYI, this features highly on some of the best food tours in Vancouver. It’s more than just a meal – it’s a social activity and an experience in and of itself. While many of the most popular dim-sum joints are now found in the suburb of Richmond, Chinatown is still home to a number of great dim-sum joints. Jade Dynasty Restaurant serves good honest dim-sum with large portions and reasonable prices. Favorites include their har gow, siu mai and char siu bao all served with your choice of sauces, including the popular Hong Kong favourite XO sauce and a spicy chili sauce that is so good you’ll wish you could buy it by the pint. Gain Wah Restaurant $ | 218 Keefer Street | Cuisine: Traditional Cantonese Vancouver’s Chinatown is an emerging neighborhood with a wealth of award-winning restaurants representing a veritable United Nations of culinary styles. Some are resistant to these changes – Gain Wah is one of them. They’ve been serving delicious traditional Cantonese fare for close to four decades. With close to 300 items on the menu from classic siu mei dishes like roasted duck and soy sauce chicken to Western-style favorites like chow mein and chop suey there’s something for everybody. With many meals coming in at under $10 this is also the top budget meal in Chinatown. Chinatown BBQ $ | 130 E. Pender Street | Cuisine: Chinese BBQ As soon as you enter you will instantaneously be seduced by the sweet smell of the caramel roasted duck and crispy pork belly hanging tantalizingly in the window in front of you. With all chefs trained in traditional Chinese cooking styles, you’re guaranteed to receive delicious, affordable and authentic old-school barbecue done right. Favorites include the honey–glazed barbecue pork, the award-winning beef brisket curry and crispy–skinned pork belly all served over rice with a variety of sauces. Popular with neighborhood seniors and tattooed hipsters alike, this top Vancouver Chinatown restaurant manages to expertly blend the area’s historic past with its hopeful future. Best of all? You’re guaranteed some of the best Chinese BBQ anywhere for as little as $9. Juke Fried Chicken $ | 182 Keefer Street | Cuisine: Fried Chicken/BBQ Has quickly become Vancouver’s most popular spot for finger licking’ good fried chicken and sticky Southern style pork ribs. It’s so good in fact, that you’ll quickly forget that their fried chicken is actually gluten free! After making the difficult choice between the ribs and fried chicken (original or spicy), you’ll have the option to choose from an assortment of finger licking’ good Southern-style sides. Favorites include the fried brussels sprouts with preserved lemon, East-Asian peanut-slaw and the cornbread. If you choose to dine in, you can add charred greens with double-smoked bacon and Juke’s famous mac and cheese to the list. Good, simple, honest and cheap. What more could you ask for when you’re travelling. Fat Mao Noodle Bar $ | 217 E. Georgia Street | Cuisine: Asian Noodles While downtown Vancouver is chock full of fantastic ramen spots, when we’re in Chinatown, head to Fat Mao Noodles to satisfy our cravings. Run by chef Angus An, the owner-operator of Maenam, arguably the best Thai restaurant in the city. Fat Mao offers a selection of Pan-Asian noodle bowls with fresh, local ingredients and house made noodles. Popular options include the hot and sour pork noodles, Chiang Mai curry noodles and the succulent braised duck noodles with free range duck leg, Asian celery and bok-choy. You can pick amongst four types of noodles, the Shanghai wide-noodle, rice sheets, wonton noodle and vermicelli. New Town Bakery $ | 148 E. Pender | Cuisine: Chinese Bakery This Chinatown mainstay is a feature on any proper Vancouver itinerary and has been serving their famous steamed buns and dim-sum to eager Vancouverites since 1980. While there is a restaurant in the back that serves a selection of Cantonese favorites, there’s also Vancouver’s best breakfast on the cheap (served western-style), and of course the star bakery we all know and love. Just be warned, there’s usually a line! To circumvent this, they use a number system. Once you enter look to your right and grab a ticket. Then use the time decide amongst the 13 different steamed buns! The most popular seem to be the BBQ and spicy pork, though there is also a selection of chicken, beef and vegetable filled options. If you’ve got a sweet tooth, there are three dessert style buns as well. And with prices ranging from $1.25-$2.50, you can have a meal to go with the change that is rattling around in your pocket. 1.1.1.7. Chinatown tips and advice · You’ll find the cheapest fruit and vegetable store in Metro Vancouver at 770 Gore Ave, not too far from Chinatown. Sunrise Market is an interesting place and everything is amazingly affordable. It’s not the freshest produce mind you, so plan to eat or cook whatever you buy within a few days. At the completely opposite end of the scale of the grocery/produce shopping spectrum (but still very Chinese), is the giant TNT supermarket at 179 Keefer Place. If you want to experience Asian supermarket shopping at its finest, then this too is a most interesting place. · Don’t go to Chinatown late at night on your own, as some parts of East Vancouver aren’t the nicest. Downtown Vancouver has more than its share of drug problems and homelessness. · Por que não conhecer também a Little Italy? A região abrange a Commercial Drive, onde a primeira comunidade italiana se instalou em Vancouver, em 1950. É claro que o bairro abriga restaurantes de pizza, massas, carnes italianas e todas delícias típicas. 1.1.2. Canada Place O Canadá Place é um edifício construído em 1986, originalmente para sediar a World Fair. O sucesso foi tamanho que se tornou um dos pontos mais icônicos de Vancouver. Como ele fica bem em frente ao mar, é uma ótima pedida para admirar os barcos que saem do porto. O píer tem uma vista para North Vancouver e é possível observar os hidroaviões que saem a todo momento para Victoria. Quer fazer um passeio de hidroavião? Essa é uma chance linda de ver Vancouver do alto e quem sabe até passar um dia em Victoria em estilo. O passeio dura cerca de 20min e, se couber no seu budget, é uma atração que vale a pena. Nele ficam localizados o Centro de Convenções de Vancouver, o Pan Pacific Vancouver Hotel, o Vancouver’s World Trade Center e a atração FlyOver Canada. O exterior do edifício é coberto por telhados de tecido que lembram velas e se tornaram um importante marco para a cidade. É também o principal terminal de cruzeiros para a região, onde se originam os famosos cruzeiros de Vancouver para o Alasca. A estrutura foi ampliada em 2001 para acomodar outro ancoradouro de navios de cruzeiro. Em 2010, o Canada Place serviu como centro de imprensa principal para os Jogos Olímpicos de Inverno de 2010. 1.1.3. Museum of Vancouver Located on unceded land of the Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh First Nations, the Vancouver area has been home to local indigenous peoples for well over 5000 years. This award winning civic-history museum, founded in 1894, aims to teach you about the city before the city, before delving into Vancouver’s dramatic transformation into the stunning metropolis we see today. Housed in a unique Gerald-Hamilton designed building, the facility is composed of three quadrangles bordering its characteristic conical structure. This extraordinary design is intended to mimic the shape of a traditional Indigenous woven basket hat. The entrance and lobby of this location is shared with the H.R. MacMillan Space Centre, though the Museum of Vancouver is the larger of the two facilities. This provides you with the perfect opportunity to explore two of the best museums in Vancouver during one trip. The museum’s permanent exhibits contain a substantial collection of artifacts, memorabilia and fully-interactive displays examining the history of Vancouver. As an added bonus, the MOV also houses one of the largest collections of Pacific-Northwest Coast Indigenous artifacts, carvings and antiquities in Canada. This is all accompanied by a rotating cast of temporary exhibits that cover a wide variety of topics; from Coastal First Nations art to Asian and Egyptian antiquities. · Funcionamento: aberto diariamente das 10 às 17h. De quinta a domingo até às 20h. · Ingresso: $20 (atualizado novembro/2022). · Promo code BESTVANCOUVER 1.1.3.1. H.R. Macmillan Space Centre Fundado em 1968, este é um museu de astronomia com demonstrações de ciência no GroundStation Canada Theatre, exibições e jogos, além de show sobre astronomia no Planetário Star Theatre. O nome do museu é uma homenagem a um industrialista e filantropo da British Columbia. Ele divide o mesmo edifício do Museu de Vancouver. · Horários: de segunda a sexta de 10h às 15h / sábado de 10h às 17h / domingo de 12h às 17h · Entrada: CAD$ 19.50 1.1.4. Praias de Vancouver 1.1.4.1. Wreck Beach As the only nude beach in the city, Wreck Beach is a clothing-optional space for hanging out, sunbathing, swimming, and playing music. This is one of the last remaining places to embody the free-spiritedness that Vancouver was famous for in the 1970s. It’s located in Pacific Spirit Regional Park. Be respectful and don’t take photos without consent. 1.1.4.2. Kitsilano Beach Esta é uma das mais populares praias de Vancouver, principalmente durante os meses mais quentes. Ela fica em frente à English Bay e abriga a maior piscina ao ar livre do Canadá, a Kitsilano Pool, aberta anualmente de maio a setembro. No norte da praia há um playground e uma série de quadras de vôlei. Em 2005, a antiga estrutura de casas de banho foi demolida e, em seu lugar, foi construída uma nova e moderna com o restaurante The Boathouse no topo. Ele conta uma vista ampla da praia e da English Bay. Além da Kitsilano Beach, dentro do Stanley Park, também tem a Second Beach e a Third Beach. 1.1.4.3. Sunset Beach Esta é uma das mais espetaculares praias de Vancouver, que oferece vistas da English Bay e do Vanier Park. Possui lindos gramados e praias de areia frequentados por banhistas, jogadores de futebol e quem está querendo fazer um passeio revigorante. A praia tem salva-vidas de plantão nos meses de verão e conta com uma infraestrutura de banheiros públicos e estandes nas proximidades. Há ciclovias e pistas de caminhada e para patins que serpenteiam a área da praia. Além do parque-praia, pertinho dali fica o Vancouver Aquatic Centre, um centro aquático construído em 1976, no lugar de uma piscina pública da década de 1920. 1.1.4.4. English Bay Termine o dia curtindo o pôr do Sol na praia de English Bay tomando o maravilhoso sorvete de raspberry cheesecake da Marble Slab Creamery. Depois, vale a pena visitar a rua mais badalada e famosa de Vancouver, a Robson St. Ela é sempre muito movimentada e por lá você encontra inúmeras lojas de grife e marcas famosas, bares e restaurantes. Você pode aproveitar para fazer umas comprinhas e também conhecer algum restaurante ou bar na região. 1.1.5. Other things to see and do in Vancouver 1.1.5.1. Vancouver Art Gallery (VAG) Fundada em 1931, a Vancouver Art Gallery é a quinta maior galeria de arte do Canadá. Possui cerca de 12 mil obras de arte, incluindo as 200 mais importantes de Emily Carr, Jeff Wall, Harry Callahan, Marc Chagali e do chamado “Grupo dos Sete”. Datando de 1905, o edifício neoclássico que abriga a galeria foi, anteriormente, sede de um tribunal. Construído em mármore importado dos EUA, seu design inclui colunas jônicas, uma cúpula central, pórticos formais e cantaria ornamentada. Oferece uma ampla gama de programas públicos ao longo do ano, incluindo palestras de acadêmicos e artistas, bem como apresentações de dança e musicais. Além disso, possui uma biblioteca de 45 mil livros e catálogos de exposições, 100 assinaturas de periódicos e cerca de 5 mil arquivos de artistas canadenses, incluindo gravações de som, slides e catálogos de leilões que documentam pintura, escultura, desenho, gravura, fotografia, vídeo e formas de arte emergentes. · Horários: diariamente de 10h às 17h (terça até as 21h) · Tuesdays from 17h-20h they have a special pay-what-you-can option available. · Entrada: CAD$ 26 1.1.5.2. Robson Street Robson Street’s history dates to the late 19th century, when it was one of the first major streets in the city. It’s the street to go to for dining, window shopping, and people-watching. It’s international history has evolved over the years; it was once called Robson Strasse by the area’s German community. Today, you can still enjoy a ton of international flavors here, with ramen shops next to taquerias, along with plenty of hip cafes and sushi spots. Sit down at an izakaya and take it all in. In the mood for some shopping? Robson St, in the West End, and Broadway Ave, in Kitsilano, are two shopping destinations that are popular with locals and tourists alike, offering fashion and more for everyone and every budget. In fact, two well-known Canadian brands originated in these areas years ago: Mountain Equipment Co-op (MEC), Canada's largest supplier of outdoor equipment, and Aritzia, an innovative women's fashion boutique. 1.1.5.3. Yaletown É uma área do centro de Vancouver aproximadamente limitada pelo False Creek e pelas ruas Robson e Homer. Assim como grande parte de Vancouver, a Canadian Pacific Railway teve uma enorme influência em sua formação. O local era uma área industrial dominada por armazéns e pátios ferroviários. Após os ciclos de expansão e contração do setor imobiliário do século XX, a área tornou-se de má qualidade e contaminada, e foi comprada pela cidade. A partir da Expo 86, Yaletown foi transformado em um dos bairros mais densamente povoados da cidade. As marinas, parques, prédios altos e edifícios históricos convertidos constituem um dos projetos de regeneração urbana mais significativos da América do Norte. Além disso, há grandes áreas reservadas para parques, acesso à beira-mar, centros comunitários e escolas. O bairro merece ao menos uma paradinha, pois é lindo e que conta a história da cidade através de suas ruas. Yaletown é uma versão mais jovem do bairro industrial Gastown, a arquitetura é basicamente a mesma. As opções de gastronomia, lazer e entretenimento são inúmeras, e o comércio do bairro é bastante agitado. Um dos bares/restaurantes mais conhecidos de Yaletown é o The Keg Steakhouse + Bar, além de ser um centro gastronômico excelente, que conta com saladas, frutos do mar e os mais variados tipos de carne. É muito conhecido por seus drinks diferenciados e preços camaradas. Drink a beer and get a hearty meal at the lively Yaletown Brewing Company, voted Best Brewpub in Canada. Spend some time wandering around or having a picnic at David Lam Park or George Wainborn Park, walk along the Seawall, admire the street art or grab lunch on one of the neighborhood’s patios. David Lam Park, é um parque público cujo nome é uma homenagem ao empreendedor, político e filantropo canadense, nascido em Hong Kong, David See-chai Lam. O parque foi construído em 1995 e mistura oportunidades de recreação com vistas incríveis de False Creek e Yaletown. Campos de esportes e playgrounds são protegidos por plantações exuberantes, e um grande gramado aberto. Ali é comum empinar pipa, descansar à toa sob o sol e praticar esportes. O local abriga festivais ao ar livre durante os meses de verão. · Horários: diariamente de 10h até o anoitecer · Entrada: gratuita 1.1.5.4. The Lookout Inaugurado em 1977, Harbour Centre é um prédio de 131m, com 44 andares, localizado no distrito financeiro de Vancouver. No topo dele fica a torre Lookout, um dos cartões postais da cidade, onde fica um deque de observação 360° que também conta com um restaurante que gira, o Top of Vancouver Revolving Restaurant, que oferece vistas panorâmicas da cidade. Uma curiosidade é que a Rádio da Guarda Costeira de Vancouver opera a partir do Harbor Centre, fornecendo serviços de vigilância de aflição e tráfego de embarcações na região. · Horários: de outubro a maio diariamente de 9h às 21h | de maio a outubro de 8h30 às 10h30. · Entrada: CAD$ 18. 1.1.5.5. Sail around the shores of Vancouver with the Aquabus If you’ve done enough walking, Vancouver’s family-owned Aquabus is a great way to sail around False Creek, marveling at the skyline from a unique perspective. The 13 aqua bus ferries are frequent (every 15min or so) and stop at 8 different locations including Hornby St, Granville Island, David Lam Park, Stamps Landing, Spyglass Place, Yaletown, Plaza of Nations and The Village. You can get a full-day pass with unlimited trips for 15 CAD. 1.1.5.6. Fairmont Hotel Vancouver O Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, anteriormente conhecido como Hotel Vancouver, é um hotel histórico localizado no centro da cidade. Inaugurado em maio de 1939, o edifício de 17 andares é considerado um dos grandes hotéis ferroviários do Canadá. Ele foi projetado por dois arquitetos, John Smith Archibald e John Schofield. Após a sua conclusão, tornou-se o edifício mais alto de Vancouver até 1972. Em meados do século XX, as estações de rádio da Canadian Broadcasting Corporation estavam localizadas no hotel. Foi rebatizado de “Fairmont Hotel Vancouver” em 2001. Em preparação para o 80º aniversário do edifício, passou por uma renovação, entre 2014 e 2018, no valor de 12 milhões USD. As obras incluíram o lobby, o restaurante e quartos do hotel. 1.1.5.7. Robson Square É uma praça pública e local de eventos no centro de Vancouver. Nela ficam os Provincial Law Courts (Tribunais de Justiça), lindos edifícios cobertos de vidro. A praça é decorada por três cachoeiras em cascata e, no inverno, costuma-se instalar um rinque de patinação no gelo, que se conecta ao bloco norte com a Galeria de Arte de Vancouver. Ela foi construída de concreto, mas o material é suavizado por componentes de design ambiental. Além das características da água, há árvores e flores, bem como escadas inclinadas com uma rampa integrada. O design aberto permite uma luz natural relativamente desobstruída e ar fresco. 1.1.5.8. Vancouver Public Library (VPL) É um sistema de bibliotecas públicas na cidade. O seu acervo possui mais de 2,6 milhões de itens. Há 22 localizações na cidade, mas a da Georgia St é a principal delas. A Biblioteca possui uma grande coleção de livros e conteúdo digital, além de fornecer informações sobre a comunidade, programas jovens e adultos. Também fornece acesso a informações e serviços de referência, bancos de dados de texto e serviços de empréstimo entre bibliotecas. · Horários: de segunda a quinta de 10h às 21h / sexta e sábado de 10h às 18h / domingo de 11h às 18h. · Entrada: gratuita 1.1.5.9. Waterfront Station Foi construída pela Canadian Pacific Railway e inaugurada em 1914. Ela é uma importante instalação de transporte público intermodal e o principal terminal de trânsito em Vancouver. O prédio da estação principal foi projetado em estilo neoclássico, com uma fachada simétrica de tijolos vermelhos dominada por uma fileira de colunas lisas e brancas de ordem jônica. O salão principal apresenta dois grandes relógios de frente para o outro nas paredes leste e oeste. Pinturas retratando várias paisagens cênicas canadenses revestem as paredes acima das colunas do salão. No passado, a estação era o terminal do Pacífico para os trens transcontinentais de passageiros da CPR para Montreal e Toronto. 1.1.5.10. Onde comprar em Vancouver? Existem alguns locais indicados no centro da cidade. Não necessariamente são shoppings centers, uma vez que há um comércio de rua bastante forte. Para quem quer aproveitar para andar pela cidade enquanto compra, confira as lojas da Robson St e a região de Gastown. Veja algumas das principais opções de centros de compra abaixo: · CF Pacific Centre (Endereço: 701 W Georgia St, Vancouver, BC V7Y 1G5, Canadá) · Sinclair Centre (Endereço: 757 W Hastings St, Vancouver, BC V6C 1A1, Canadá) · Royal Centre Mall (Endereço: 1055 W Georgia St, Vancouver, BC V0N 1V0, Canadá) · Denman Place Mall (Endereço: 1030 Denman St, Vancouver, BC V6G 2M6, Canadá) · Park Royal (Endereço: 2002 Park Royal S, West Vancouver, BC V7T 2W4, Canadá) · Capilano Mall (Endereço: 935 Marine Dr, North Vancouver, BC V7P 1S3, Canadá) 1.2. Best restaurants in Vancouver L’ABATTOIR RESTAURANT ($$$) There isn't a Michelin Guide in Vancouver, but if the French publication ever decided to review the city, L'Abattoir would be star worthy. Located in Gastown, the restaurant leans into West Coast cuisine with heavy French influences. Menu highlights include chilled marinated octopus, fillet of wild Pacific halibut "à la nage," and pigeon paillard. The restaurant was built in the 19th century on the site of Vancouver’s first jail. The French influenced West Coast fare is prepared and served with flare for a unique dining experience. A meat-lover's paradise! Open Tuesday-Saturday for dinner, from 17h. CIOPPINO'S Easily the best Italian restaurant in the city, Cioppino's is helmed by chef Giuseppe Posteraro, who is as much an artist as he is a cook. The restaurant is the recipient of the coveted three-fork rating from Italian food and wine magazine, Gambero Rosso—basically the Ita version of the Michelin guide. You'll quickly understand why when Pino whips up original, artistic meals on a nightly basis themed on whatever is in-season and whatever has inspired him on that day. BURDOCK & CO. Burdock & Co. was one of the first restaurants to adopt the concept of the 100-mile meal. The idea is to source all ingredients from the area and make out-of-this-world farm-to-table dishes that literally can't be seen anywhere else. As a result, the menu is chock-full of locally-forested mushrooms, freshly-caught mussels, charcoal-grilled steaks from local farms, and more. HAWKSWORTH Typically, one of the top-rated restaurants in the city, Hawksworth is a proponent of modern West Coast Canadian dining that sources only the finest-quality ingredients and delivers them in the most innovative of ways. A walk-through chef Hawksworth's menu is a foodie's dreamscape that seems to travel around the globe with specialties like Korean-fried cauliflower, wagyu beef carpaccio, spring ricotta agnolotti, and his take on baby-back ribs. MAENAM ($$) Maenam is one of Vancouver's best Thai restaurants, offering refined, beautifully-presented, authentic cuisine prepared using the best seasonal and local ingredients. The menu includes familiar classics like the sweet and sour tom kaa soup, curries and pad Thai. Wine, beer and cocktail menu is also available. Open for dinner Tuesday-Sunday from 17 to 22h. SALMON N' BANNOCK ($$-$$$) The focus of Salmon n' Bannock is to highlight First Nations' traditions within the culinary space. The staff is a cacophony of First Nations' peoples, and the food represents a variety of First Nations' cultures. Classics include a bison pot roast, a "Fiss n' Rice" that's a wild sockeye atop Ojibway wild rice, and loads of Bannock breads with creative toppings. The homemade bannock, or flatbread, is one of the house specialties! Open daily from 15 to 21h. BLUE WATER CAFE & RAW BAR ($$$$) Blue Water Cafe is the ultimate fine dining experience for lovers of fresh seafood. This warm and inviting restaurant offers impeccable service and an abundance of the freshest seafood, prepared in a multitude of ways: sushi, oysters, caviar, fish, and so much more. The menu also includes meat and vegetarian options. Wine-lovers take note, they carry over 1,000 labels and have a cellar of 14,000 bottles! Open daily from 16:30 to midnight. · Pidgin: bistrô asiático que investe numa culinária inovadora e moderna. Os pratos são estilo degustação (pequenos) e vale experimentar os coquetéis! Ele fica em uma área da cidade meio esquisitinha, especialmente a noite, mas o restaurante é super bem frequentado e recomendado. [Gastown – 350 Carrall St – $$$] · Kingyo: restaurantes japoneses a moda izakaya. Apesar de barulhento, o ambiente é bem divertido! [West End – 871 Denman St – $$] · Go Fish: não quer gastar muito, gosta de peixe e procura por um ambiente casual no estilo truck food? Corre para o Go Fish que fica pertinho de Granville Island e na frente do False Creek. Vista pra água e sem o preço da vista! [Granville Island/False Creek – 1505 W 1st Avenue – $$] · Revolver: boa opção para café no bairro mais antigo da cidade [Gastown–325 Cambie St– $$] · Peaked Pies: se você gosta de torta salgada, certamente esse restaurante especializado em torta estilo australiano é uma delícia e uma boa opção para comer barato! Ótimo pitstop para um almoço rápido e perto do Stanley Park. [975 Denman St., Vancouver, BC – $] · Bella Gelateria: uma das melhores sorveterias da cidade. [1750 Davie St., Vancouver, BC- $$] · The Fish House: no coração do Stanley Park, é famoso pelos seus pratos com salmão. Você pode combinar uma visita ao parque e ainda terminar com um almoço no capricho. O cardápio atende quem procura uma cozinha mais refinada e está em busca de peixes e frutos do mar fresquíssimos, assim como quem procura algo mais casual como um belo corte de carne. 1.2.1. Dicas de bares em Vancouver · Reflections Lounge: escondido, badalado e outdoor, esse bar no 4º andar do Rosewood Hotel Georgia, certamente é super recomendado para drinks. Ele vai voltar a operar no verão de 2022 (Junho). [Downtown – 801 W Georgia St – $$$] · Tap & Barrel: descolado e gostoso para ir em turma. Recomenda-se a localização do Canada Place. Dê preferência para as mesas outdoors e vá ao final de tarde quando ainda estiver claro para curtir o pôr-do-sol. [Downtown – #76, 1055 Canada Pl – $$] · Chill Winston: um dos pátios (bares outdoor) mais populares da cidade. [Gastown – 3 Alexander St – $$] · Dockside: a beira d’água na deliciosa Granville Island, o Dockside é um lugar delicioso para drinks, mas não necessariamente para comer. [Granville Island – 1235 Johnston St] 1.2.2. Comidas típicas em Vancouver · O sorvete de Raspberry Cheesecake da Marble Slab Creamery · O Japadog, carrinho de cachorro quente, em vários lugares · Beaver Tail na Grouse Mountain · Drink e petiscos no Cactus Club, English Bay · Experimente Icewine (digestivo canadense) · Boston Cream Donut do Tim Hortons 1.2.3. Curiosidades sobre restaurantes em Vancouver · Os canadenses jantam mais cedo que os brasileiros. Os horários mais cheios nos restaurantes costumam ser entre as 18h30 e 19h30. · Restaurantes fecham cedo, é comum ver a cozinha fechando antes das 22h (em alguns casos até antes disso). · Alguns restaurantes no Canadá aceitam reservas online pelo Open Table. · Gorjeta via de regra não está incluída na conta, somente em restaurantes turísticos isso pode acontecer. Caso a tip não esteja incluída, é educado deixar de 10% a 15% em cima do valor final. · A culinária asiática é muito forte em Vancouver. 1.2.4. Apps to Download · Street Food Vancouver: Vancouver has an excellent street-food scene and if you want to know where, when and how to find it all, download this app and you'll be street-feasting in no time. · OpenTable: For all your restaurant reservation needs. 1.2.5. Vancouver Food Costs Cuisine here varies widely from region to region in Canada. Overall, the food here is a collage of dishes from other cultures, owing to the country’s diverse history of immigration. In Vancouver, seafood is super popular since the city is right on the ocean. Asian food is also a huge local favorite, owing to the large Asian-Canadian population that calls the city home. As a huge cosmopolitan hub, Vancouver has everything from Vietnamese banh mi for 6 CAD, to hearty all-day breakfasts for less than 10 CAD, to Jamaican patties for 3-4 CAD each. Quality sushi is super affordable, with bento boxes costing as little as 12 CAD while big bowls of ramen go for 13 CAD. Cambodian noodles are as little as 8.25 CAD. A combo meal at McDonald’s costs about 12 CAD; a meal at an inexpensive/casual restaurant is about 20CAD (burger & fries and a drink). A beer costs 7CAD. A meal at a mid-range restaurant cost around 60 CAD for a multi-course meal and a drink while a latte/cappuccino costs around 5 CAD; bottled water, 2.40 CAD. If you cook for yourself, expect to spend around 50-65 CAD on groceries per week (basic staples like rice, pasta, produce and some meat). Citar
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