Theme:     Experiential Wellness
Season:    Year-round
Location:  Chinatown, Kitsilano, South Granville, Yaletown, Stanley Park, Deep Cove, Granville Island
Duration:  2 days
Market:    Groups of 5 to 16 or customize for FIT

Itinerary Overview

To get in touch with the West Coast wellness scene, take a healthy journey through the city where East meets West and nature and culture are one.

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Day 1 - Wellness Connects with the Ancient World

• The journey begins in the heart of Chinatown at Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden with a private Tai Chi lesson followed by a Scholar's Tea Tasting in the serene gardens.
• While in the area, visit a few Chinese medicine pharmacies and herbal shops. Talk to the experts about the history and healing power of Eastern medicines.
• For the afternoon, visitors can discover the neighborhood of Kitsilano and eat at The Naam, a local vegetarian restaurant. Afterwards, walk and shop along Fourth Avenue and West Broadway. Explore health food stores, naturopathic pharmacies, yoga wear stores and eclectic boutiques. Take Yew Street north to Kitsilano Beach and enjoy the spectacular view while walking along the beach, swimming or just people-watching.
• To relax at the end of the day, try Miraj Hamman Spa for a traditional Turkish soak, steam bath or massage.
• Later, head to the Stonegrill restaurant for a gourmet dinner and an interactive lecture from a local expert on herbs, vitamins, nutrition and the mind/body connection.

Day 2 - Wellness in the Great Outdoors

• The day starts in Stanley Park where a private yoga instructor meets visitors for a "yoga in the wild" session. Check out all the latest yoga gear at Lululemon Athletica on Robson Street.
• Continue north to Deep Cove for a scenic picnic lunch, kayaking lesson and excursion in Indian Arm and the surrounding islands.
• Transfer to Yaletown and the Skoah skin care shop to relax after a day in the outdoors with a special facial treatment before dinner.
• The evening consists of a healthy cooking demonstration and dinner at the Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts followed by a well-deserved night of sleep.

Suggested Excursions:

• Day excursion to Bowen Island. Visit the shops, stroll through Artisan Square or take in a guided nature hike in the temperate rainforest around Killarney Lake.

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