For my first full day in Vancouver I headed by bus to the waterfront area of town. Vancouver's growth over the years has been based on its role as a port and today it is still important, particularly for the cruise industry. First stop was the Vancouver Lookout! Harbour Centre Tower which gives 360 degree views across Vancouver. Given the number of towers I went up last year in Japan I couldn't pass on the opportunity! Also in the area was a steam-powered clock which was a slightly odd sight with the steam almost obscuring the clock-face!
Next was a visit to Canada Place. This was built for the Expo and is the stopping off point for many of the cruise ships, although none were in town today. It did, however, give a good view of the water planes taking off and landing. This was followed by a walk along the sea wall to Stanley Park. Here's a large green area on the edge of downtown, incorporating many walks and lots of wildlife. I saw some raccoons, as well as squirrels and many types of bird on just a short walk around the "lost lagoon".
An interesting innovation at the Lookout tower was that your ticket was valid or the whole day. This therefore enabled me to head back there after having some dinner to watch the sun go down and to get a view of Vancouver at night. Better than one occasion in Japan where I sat in a tower for the best part of an hour waiting for sunset to happen!
For my first full day in Vancouver I headed by bus to the waterfront area of town. Vancouver's growth over the years has been based on its role as a port and today it is still important, particularly for the cruise industry. First stop was the Vancouver Lookout! Harbour Centre Tower which gives 360 degree views across Vancouver. Given the number of towers I went up last year in Japan I couldn't pass on the opportunity! Also in the area was a steam-powered clock which was a slightly odd sight with the steam almost obscuring the clock-face!
Next was a visit to Canada Place. This was built for the Expo and is the stopping off point for many of the cruise ships, although none were in town today. It did, however, give a good view of the water planes taking off and landing. This was followed by a walk along the sea wall to Stanley Park. Here's a large green area on the edge of downtown, incorporating many walks and lots of wildlife. I saw some raccoons, as well as squirrels and many types of bird on just a short walk around the "lost lagoon".
An interesting innovation at the Lookout tower was that your ticket was valid or the whole day. This therefore enabled me to head back there after having some dinner to watch the sun go down and to get a view of Vancouver at night. Better than one occasion in Japan where I sat in a tower for the best part of an hour waiting for sunset to happen!
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