Theme:     Arts and Culture
Season:    Year-round, with a focus on October to April
Location:  Downtown, Gastown, Yaletown, Stanley Park, West Side, Granville Island, South Granville
Duration:  2 days
Market:    Groups of 5 to 20 or customize for FIT

Itinerary Overview

Experience a perfect balance between learning about the local arts and tasting some of the best local foodspecialties and B.C. wines.

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Day 1 - Walking Tour: Downtown Galleries & Studios

• Take a walking tour of downtown galleries and private studios to discover a wide array of art includingInuit, First Nations and contemporary pieces. Include stops at the following galleries: Marion Scott Gallery, Rendez-Vous Art Gallery, Appleton Galleries and the Vancouver Art Gallery.
• For lunch, try one of the nearby bistros.
• The afternoon begins in Gastown and Yaletown with an overview of First Nations art and a visit to uniquegalleries like Hills Native Art and Coastal Peoples Fine Art.
• During the Yaletown visit, enjoy a visit to the trendy market near the waterfront.
• Head to Stanley Park for dinner in an authentic West Coast restaurant, The Fish House in Stanley Park, to be taken on a culinary journey with the award-winning chef Karen Barnaby

Day 2 - From Anthropology to Local Artists on Granville Island

• Start the day at U.B.C. Museum of Anthropology, the world-renowned museum on the scenic grounds ofThe University of British Columbia. Learn about the culture of First Nations' peoples through unique artifacts and priceless collections.
• Next, a scenic transfer to Granville Island is in order for a real taste of the local lifestyle. Tour the island to discover artists specializing in glass blowing, ceramics, silk paintings, weaving and handcrafted jewelry making.
• Have lunch at Bridges Restaurant, Bistro & Pub for a feast of local seafood.
• Stroll along South Granville Street and shop in the many antique shops and galleries.
• Dine at West Restaurant & Bar, one of Vancouver's top restaurants, on South Granville. Meet the chef and the sommelier while enjoying the best of West Coast cuisine.
• End the evening with a live theatre performance at the nearby Stanley Theatre.

Suggested Excursions:

• Day trip to Bowen Island - walking tour with studio and gallery visits.
• Two-day trip to the Sunshine Coast - arts and culture tour.

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