By: Katie (Residence Advisor – Kwakiutl)
Want to get off campus and get to know the beautiful city that we live in? There are plenty of things that you can do that are a great time AND that are free or very low cost. So, gather up some friends and get out there! Here is a list of some of the “must-dos” of Vancouver:
Stanley Park
Stanley Park: Stanley Park is a designated Canadian national historic site with almost 30 km of secluded, scenic trails. Spend an afternoon walking, running, or biking around this beautiful destination! You’ll get to stretch your legs and get a feel for one of the largest urban parks in the world!
Granville Island: Check out this trendy island in the middle of the city if you want to explore artisan shops, visit free art galleries, and watch buskers on weekends. It will definitely get your creative juices flowing and is just a short walk from Vanier Park!
G. M. Observatory: Do some serious star-gazing at the Gordon MacMillan Southam Observatory—right beside the H. R. MacMillan Space Centre. Open on Saturday nights from 8pm until midnight, staff will help you explore the night sky with a 1/2m Cassegrain telescope and answer your questions! Admission is by donation.
G. M. Observatory
Vancouver Art Gallery: Located in downtown Vancouver, get your art fix at the largest art museum in Western Canada. Admission is by donation on Tuesdays from 5:00pm-9:00pm.
Hiking Trails: Beautiful hikes of all difficulties and lengths are just outside of the city. Get to the top of mountains for a spectacular view or take a scenic route through temperate rainforest. Many trails are accessible by public transit so you can head out with some friends or come with our very own hiking group in residence: Totem Plays Outdoors!
Vancouver Art Gallery
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