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Vancouver offers an unmatched spectrum of activities
to surpass your client's expectations. Your customer
may want to enjoy the wide-open spaces, the sandy
beaches, majestic rainforest and rugged West Coast
Mountains. Others come to try their hand at skiing,
golfing, kayaking, scuba diving, fishing or hiking.
Still others come to enjoy world-class cuisine and
some of the finest and most eclectic shopping around.
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Sea
Kayaking
Any day of the week on the water of Burrard Inlet
you'll find, among the cruise ships and freighters,
sea kayaks gliding along the shores. Sea kayaks are
the smallest and most maneuverable craft on the water
- a sleek, stable one-person (or tandem) boat whose
origins can be traced to the baidarkas designed
centuries ago by the North Coast Indians of the
Alaskan Panhandle.
Vancouver's two most popular paddling destinations
are equally unique. The placid waters of False Creek,
ringed by bustling Yaletown to the north and
Granville Island to the south - offers lots of sights
on land and on sea! On the North Shore, kayakers
paddle from Deep Cove to explore Indian Arm, a
finger-shaped fjord which bends northward for 30
kilometres (18.8 miles) deep into the heart of the
Coast Range mountains. On the way, paddlers can stop
to marvel at majestic and mysterious old-growth
forests and lacy waterfalls while gulls, ravens and
bald eagles soar overhead. It's the kind of
wilderness trip that ecotourists pay thousands of
dollars for, and you can take a bus right to the
starting point! Rentals available throughout the
city.
Companies offering Kayaking
Whale Watching
Located on the Pacific Coast, the Vancouver area is
lucky enough to be the watery home for many local
Orca whales (also known as Killer whales), as well as
being on the migratory route for a variety of other
whales, such as the majestic grey and impressive
humpback. Whale watching occurs throughout the year,
generally running half days (3-5 hours) with the
opportunity to view whales, dolphins, sea lions,
seals and eagles as boats tour the coast of
Vancouver.
Viewing a whale in the wild is a truly awe-inspiring
experience - one not to be forgotten, and always with
great photo opportunities. Tour boats can range from
high speed zodiacs, fully equipped cruisers, to
larger-scale cruise ships. Most tours offer such
knowledgeable guides that you can expect a highly
informative narrative - some even have onboard
naturalists!
Companies offering Whale Watching
River Rafting
Looking for a wild adventure? The Thompson, the
Nahatlatch, the Squamish, the Elaho and the
Chilliwack Rivers are calling your name. Ride the
roaring current in a rubber raft. Get your feet wet
and the adrenaline pumping. It'll be the most fun
you've had in a long time. West Coast salmon run the
rapids, why shouldn't you?
Companies offering River Rafting
Fishing
Charters
There's no better place for boating and fishing
enthusiast than Vancouver with its stunning coastline
and endless waterways. Charter a boat from any number
of charter boat companies and head out for the open
water. The largest concentrations of these charter
companies are located at Granville Island, Horseshoe
Bay and Coal Harbour. They can also advise you where
the fish are biting.
For saltwater fishing information, contact the
Federal Department of Fisheries and Oceans
(604.666.2828) and for freshwater fishing
information, the British Columbia Ministry of
Environment, Lands, and Parks (604.582.5200) will be
more than helpful.
Licenses are required for both types of fishing and
can be obtained from tackle shops, Army & Navy
department stores, and marinas throughout the Lower
Mainland.
Companies offering Fishing Charters
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