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False Creek
False Creek, as the name suggests, is not a creek but refers to both an inlet and the land surrounding it in downtown Vancouver. Rejuvenated in the last couple of decades, it accommodates mixed-income housing and sporting venues. It is also popular with roller-bladers and kayakers.
Address: False Creek Vancouver BC CAN
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English Bay
Situated on Vancouver's western shores, English Bay includes several beaches and is a popular destination year round. The Vancouver Seawall which runs along the bay is a favourite destination for runners, cyclists and roller-bladers while the waters of the bay play host to the Polar Bear Swim and the Celebratoin of Light - the city's famous fireworks competition in July.
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Strait of Georgia
Named after George Vancouver of Great Britain in 1792, the Strait of Georgia runs for 250 km (150 mi) between Vancouver Island and mainland British Columbia. The strait connects with Puget Sound in the south and Johnstone Strait in the north and contains several islands, including the Gulf Islands. As well as being a popular body of water for diving and whale-watching, the strait is a major navigation channel for ferries and cruise ships.
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Fraser River
Rising near Mount Robson Provincial Park and flowing nearly 1400 km (870 mi) into the Pacific Ocean at Vancouver, the mighty Fraser River is the longest river in British Columbia. Along with its many tributaries, the river and area offers plenty of recreational opportunities including canoeing, kayaking, fishing, hiking, camping and more.
Address: BC Canada
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Buntzen Lake
Buntzen Lake is just north of the metropolis of Greater Vancouver. It offers fishing, canoing, kayaking, swimming, and much more. |
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Howe Sound
Running from the Strait of Georgia and West Vancouver inland to Squamish, Howe Sound is the continent's most southern fjord and features spectacular coastline, steep-sided shores and several mountainous islands.
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Capilano River
The Capilano River, on the North Shore of Greater Vancouver, serves as the boundary between North Vancouver and West Vancouver and is part of the Capilano River Regional Park. Visitors are drawn to the river to visit Cleveland Dam and Capilano Lake, a salmon hatchery downriver from the dam and two suspension bridges which cross the river and connect a network of trails.
Address: . North and West Vancouver BC CAN
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Burnaby Lake Regional Nature Park
This 300-hectare nature park offers a variety of trails through open marshland and an enchanting forest. An interpretive Nature House features educational displays, plus a viewing tower for observing birds, wildlife and a panoramic vista. Burnaby Lake has a rowing course suitable for canoeing, kayaking and rowing training. The Rowing Pavilion has change rooms and a public canoe launch. The park also includes several equestrian trails.
Address: . Burnaby BC
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Alouette Lake
Alouette Lake is east of Vancouver. It offers residents and visitors to the region and excellent fishing destination. |
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