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Cruise Line: Holland America Line Passengers: 1,432Tonnage: 60,906Crew: 647

Year Built: 2000Decks: 10Registry: Netherlands

7 Night Alaskan Cruise from Seward, AK on the Zaandam

Sunday, May 24, 2015 - Sunday, May 31, 2015

Sailing Departing May 24, 2015 Schedule & Itinerary

Day Location/ Port of Call

Day 1: Sunday, 05/24/2015 Depart from Seward (anchorage), Alaska Us Check In Starts At 0

Day 2: Monday, 05/25/2015 At Sea

Day 3: Tuesday, 05/26/2015 Glacier Bay Cruising Only

Day 4: Wednesday, 05/27/2015 Haines, Alaska, Us

Day 5: Thursday, 05/28/2015 Juneau, Alaska, Us

Day 6: Friday, 05/29/2015 Ketchikan, Alaska, Us

Day 7: Saturday, 05/30/2015 Scenic Cruising The Insidepassage Cruising Only

Day 8: Sunday, 05/31/2015 Arrive at Vancouver, B.c., Ca

Holland America Line Zaandam Ship Details

STAR Review

Completed in 2000, this cruise liner from Holland America measures 60,906 tons and cancarry 1,440 passengers and a crew of 647.

Her officers are Dutch, and the hotel staff is Filipino and Indonesian. While very similar indesign to the 1999-built Volendam, this one and her sister are slightly larger than the earlierStatendam-class ships.

Public areas show stylish furnishings designed with rich woods, fine fabrics in bold colorsand creative lighting. A musical theme is evident throughout, with a collection of guitars andsaxophones on display, musical notes etched in glass doors, and sheet-music panelsdecorating the rather pallid corridors. Every Holland America ship now features an atriumsculpture. The one on the Zaandam is a big, bulky hunk inspired by a pipe organ. Well-executed reproductions of Ancient Egyptian pectorals, pendants and collars are also on

display. The 557-seat bi-level showroom offers a stylish setting for elaborate productions. In response to popular demand, the line removedsome of the orchestra seating for dancing.

There are plenty of places to socialize onboard, including the Ocean Bar, Explorer's Lounge, Piano Bar and Atrium Terrace. The open planallows a free flow of traffic fore and aft and a way for passengers to see what's going on before settling down. Particularly successful is theCrow's Nest, an observation lounge that triples as a bar with a great view, dance venue and quiet reading lounge. The 217-seat WajangTheater screens films and hosts enrichment lectures including the Culinary Arts for cooking demonstrations and classes for passengers.

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Summer afternoon

For breakfast, lunch and dinner, there are multiple choices. The two-level Rotterdam dining room has a double staircase that flanks aplatform on which musicians play during dinner. Diners enjoy a wide-ranging Continental menu under a ceiling of twinkling lights and havethe choice of traditional reserved seating or open seating at dinnertime. Two side sections can be reserved for special family gatherings orsmall groups. Dining choices are fixed early and late sittings on one level, and As You Wishdining between 5:15 and 9 pm on the other. Guests can make reservations or simply showup to be seated.

As an alternative, the Pinnacle Grill seating 88 offers fine steaks and fresh seafood; an extracharge and reservations are required. An informal dinner is also available in the LidoRestaurant, where passengers choose appetizers, soups and salads from the buffet, andwaiters serve a choice of main courses, desserts and beverages. The breakfast and lunchbuffets offer exceptional selections. One complimentary alternate restaurant is Canaletto,with an Italian menu in the evening up on Lido Deck.

The Ocean Spa gym has an over-the-bow view and is attached to the beauty salon. The ClubHAL program divides children ages 5-17 into three groups, though outside of summerholidays, most of the passengers are middle-aged adults. Teenagers have a private Oasis with a dip pool high up and aft on Sky Deck.Attractive deck space includes an outdoor bar and a pool with a deep end that is truly over one's head. The covered promenade deck offerswooden steamer chairs, perfect for a morning read or afternoon nap when the ship is at sea, and a wide wraparound route for seriouswalkers.

Zaandam has 720 cabins, of which 28 are 563-sq-ft private veranda suites with spacious sitting areas, dressing rooms, showers andwhirlpool tubs. The 168 deluxe minisuites also have whirlpools (though not full-size), good stowage, TVs, minibars and refrigerators,curtained-off sitting areas and thinly partitioned verandas. Only 139 are insides. Room service is available 24 hours a day for all meals at nocost. Deluxe Verandah Suites and Penthouse Verandah Suites have access to the Navigation Deck's Neptune Lounge with conciergeservice and periodicals.

The Zaandam is a good, reliable choice for mainstream cruising in attractive surroundings. At this premium level, HAL competes with thelikes of Celebrity and Oceania Cruises and the midsized Princess ships.

Latest Revision: March 2014

Anchorage, Alaska

Overview

Introduction

Anchorage, Alaska, is bigcity living. It is home to more than a quartermillion people—nearlyhalf the state's population. The city has shopping malls, national discount stores, movietheaters, fast-food restaurants, fine dining, high-rise hotels and a busy international airport.That makes Anchorage an anomaly in a state where the featured attraction is wilderness—specifically Denali National Park, the Kenai Peninsula and Katmai National Park. Alaska'sresidents joke that visitors can't really claim to have seen the state until they leave Anchorage.

But, as with most places in Alaska, the wilderness is never far away. The snowcappedChugach Mountains rise just behind the city, and some of the state's premier naturalattractions are within a day's travel. If you visit in summer, you'll have extra time to see thesights—there are 1721 hours of daylight per day then.

See & Do

Sightseeing



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4731 O'Malley Road (2 mi/3 km east of

New Seward Highway)

Anchorage, AK 99507

Phone: 907-346-2133

http://www.alaskazoo.org

Before dashing off to outlying sights such as Denali (pronounced deh-NAH-lee) National Park or the Kenai Peninsula, you should spendsome time in Anchorage itself. With its museums, art galleries, restaurants, parks and trails, flower-filled city center and scenic shoreline, thecity is worth at least a day of sightseeing and possibly more.

You might want to start with a visit to the impressive Anchorage Museum, Resolution Park and the Alaska Public Lands Information Center.Farther away are the must-see Alaska Heritage Museum at Wells Fargo and the Alaska Aviation Heritage Museum.

A trolley car leaves from in front of the log-cabin visitor center at Fourth Avenue and F Street hourly 9 am-5 pm for a one-hour tour ofdowntown (about US$20 adults, US$7.50 children ages 6-12). We also recommend a drive south along Turnagain Arm to Girdwood,stopping at the Potter Marsh Bird Sanctuary and the numerous scenic overlooks to watch for beluga whales or Dall sheep. For the bestviews, take along a pair of binoculars.

Zoos & Wildlife

Alaska Zoo

The state's only zoo, this small facility houses bears, moose, musk oxen, seals and otherAlaskan wildlife, along with subarctic (cold weather) species, including Amur tigers andBactrian camels. The star attractions are Ahpun the polar bear and Oreo the grizzly bear, whogrew up together and lived in the same enclosure until they began to have roommate issues.Oreo has been placed with Jake, a male Kodiak bear, and Ahpun lives with Lyutyik, a femalepolar bear.

Open May and September daily 9 am-6 pm; June-August daily 9 am-9 pm; November-Februarydaily 10 am-4 pm; March, April and October daily 10 am-5 pm. Closed Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. US$15 adults, US$10seniors and military, US$7 children ages 3-17, free for children age 2 and younger.

Dining

Dining Overview

Anchorage is large enough to offer dining choices well beyond what travelers might expect so far north. You can start the day with sourdoughpancakes in a bustling family restaurant, stop by New Sagaya City Market for a filling Chinese deli lunch, and then relax at a gourmetrestaurant when evening arrives. You'll find restaurants from many Asian cultures (including Thai, Vietnamese, Korean, Japanese andChinese), along with Mexican, Italian, Indian and Greek establishments.

Commercial fishing is an important part of Alaska's economy, and fresh seafood is a mainstay at many Anchorage restaurants. The state isfamous for its salmon (especially king and red salmon), which is always wild—not farmraised. Fresh halibut, with its beautiful white meatand delicious flavor, is another favorite from the local waters, as are crabs (notably king crab), oysters and clams. Every chef has a uniqueway of preparing seafood, and some from the Anchorage area have gained national recognition.

A number of Anchorage's most enjoyable restaurants are in the heart of downtown, but others are scattered around this rather spread-outcity. Reaching those in small, midtown strip malls or on the south end of town will require either a car or good knowledge of the busschedule.

General dining times are 7-11 am for breakfast and noon-3 pm for lunch. Driven to extremes by the midnight sun, residents and visitors alikemay find themselves eating dinner as late as 10 pm in the summer months.

Expect to pay within these general guidelines for a dinner for one, not including drinks, tax or tip: $ = less than US$15; $$ = US$15-$25; $$$= US$26-$40; and $$$$ = more than US$40.

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737 W. Fifth Ave.

Anchorage, AK 99504

Phone: 907-274-2739

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627 W. Third Ave.

Anchorage, AK 99501

Phone: 907-278-2133

http://www.marxcafe.com

717 W. Third Ave.

Anchorage, AK

Phone: 907-277-7727

http://www.alaskabeers.com

Glacier BrewHouse

Owned by the same folks who run Ristorante Orso, the Glacier BrewHouse is a lively, noisyplace with a large central fireplace and an open kitchen that is always a blur of activity.Specialties include fresh, local seafood, thin-crust pizzas, pastas and luscious desserts. Yousimply can't go wrong there. The gleaming brew kettles are visible through windows in the back—several varieties are always on tap.

Daily for lunch and dinner, Saturday and Sunday for brunch. Reservations recommended,especially Friday-Sunday. $$-$$$. Most major credit cards.

Marx Brothers' Cafe

Alaska's most acclaimed restaurant for more than two decades, it's a tiny place with an ever-changing menu and a massive wine cellar. A few items are standbys: Van's Caesar saladsmade at your table, rack of lamb with loganberry demi-glace and freshly made birch-syrupbutterpecan ice cream—as well as such specialties from the sea as fresh Alaskan halibut.

Open Tuesday-Saturday for dinner. Reservations required well in advance. $$$-$$$$. Mostmajor credit cards.

Snow Goose Restaurant & Pub

This downtown eatery has deck seating overlooking Cook Inlet and Mount Susitna (theSleeping Lady). If the evening is warm and clear, grab a spot with a view of Mount McKinley.This is the brewing location for the Sleeping Lady Brewing Co., so plenty of fresh ales, lagers

and root beer are brewed on-site. The menu is well-rounded, too, with smoked salmon pasta,flat-iron steak, wild salmon BLTs, reindeer burgers, salads and steamed king crab. A favorite isthe the mixed grill of cod, salmon, and reindeer sausage. Occasional live music.

Open daily. $-$$. Most major credit cards.

PRE-CRUISE TOUR FROM ANCHORAGE TO SEWARDAnchorage Pre-Cruise Tours

Enjoy this tour and transfer with wonderful narrative and stops along the way!

Please visit ShoreTrips.com for more information.

This is a transfer that is more like a tour, as you'll see wonderful sights along the way and stop to stretch your legs at really cool places. Yourbags are stashed for the day and you will be entertained all along the way!

This tour includes:

- Transportation from Anchorage to Seward- Narration by long-time Alaskan escort/guide- Complimentary bottled water and snacks- Beluga Point and/or other photo stops- Alyeska Tramway- Lunch in Girdwood (included in price)- Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center- Exit Glacier

Bring your luggage and hop aboard! We've got complimentary beverages and snacks waiting for you.During our scenic drive down the Turnagain Arm, your guide will point out possible wildlife such assheep, mountain goats, beluga whales, and eagles along the way. We’ll make a photo stop at thefamous Beluga Point for some beautiful views and a great backdrop for stunning photography!



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Next, visit the quaint town of Girdwood for the aerial tram ride up the longest double black diamond ski slope in North America. From the

top, you can view several glaciers, the northern-most temperate rainforest, and, on select days, visit the Roundhouse Museum. This museumis perched on the mountainside and surrounded by one continuous viewing deck for your pleasure.

After descending the tram, we’ll stop for lunch (included) at our favorite Bake Shop for bottomless homemade soup, sourdough bread,beverages, and dessert. Next, visit the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, located on 140 acres at the southern edge of Turnagain Arm.AWCC provides care and rehabilitation for injured and orphaned wildlife, as well as wildlife education and awareness. Animals that areunable to survive in the wild are given refuge in the center's spacious habitats. Here, people can safely get close, observe, and photographsome of Alaska's largest land animals, including moose, bison, elk, deer, caribou, bear, musk ox, small mammals, and birds of prey.

Lastly, we'll stop at Exit Glacier. An eight mile drive off the main road reveals a spectacular vantage point, and a short, easy walk provides acloseup and personal view of a magnificent glacier. This will give you a “real Alaska” experience! Upon arrival in Seward, at approximately4 p.m., you'll be transferred directly to your cruise ship and helped with off-loading of your luggage, or you may be dropped off at your hotel inSeward.

Special Instructions

- Everything is included in this tour - food, drinks, snacks! - You may be dropped off at the pier or at your hotel in Seward.

Meeting Instructions

Specific pick up or taxi instructions will appear on your voucher after you purchase your trip.

Restrictions

- A minimum of 2 passengers is needed to operate this tour. We will do our best to combine you with other travelers. - This is not a private tour/transfer, but we keep our groups around 10 people.

Prices

Per Person: $330.00

Child: $261.00 (10 years and under)

Departures (local time)

Start Time: 10:00 AM | Duration: 7 hours

Days of Operations

Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri,Sat,Sun

ONE WAY TRAIN TRANSFER FROM ANCHORAGE TO SEWARDAnchorage Transfers

Watch the landscape unfurl as you race through Alaska's vast landscape.


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We are now offering two different ticket options for your train ride into Seward, the Adventure Class andthe GoldStar Service.

Both options allow you to experience the charm and scenic appeal of Alaska's great and vast land,which is amplified through the train's panoramic windows as you race along the track to Seward. Watchthe landscape unfurl in the comfort of forward-facing seats or classic recliners, or choose to sneakpeaks of the breathtaking wilderness from one of the many outdoor viewing areas. You'll be in Sewardbefore you know it!

The special GoldStar service option includes:

- Priority check-in and boarding- Confirmed seat in the upper-level dome car- A delicious breakfast- Complimentary non-alcoholic beverages served at your seat, as well as 2 alcoholic beverages perperson- Priority seating in the lower-level dining room showcasing original Alaska artwork- Private outdoor viewing deck--the only one of its kind


- Children's fares apply to passengers 2-11 years old.- Please note that you will need to supply full names of all passengers for the train ride.- Passengers may check their luggage only after checking in at a ticket counter. Passengers disembarking from a cruise ship and departingon the train from Anchorage later in the day, may check luggage in early at the Seward depot.



Restrictions

- Please note that this trip is non-refundable once you make the reservation. No exceptions will be made.

Prices

Per Person: $104.00 (Adventure Class)

Per Person: $190.00 (GoldStar Service)

Children: $105.00 (Ages 2-11 GoldStar Service)

Children : $60.00 (Ages 2-11 Adventure Class)


Start Time: 06:30 AM | Duration: 4.5 hours

Days of Operations


Seward, Alaska

Overview

Introduction



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Seward Sign

Set along the protected waters of Resurrection Bay on the eastern tip of the Kenai Peninsula,

Seward, Alaska, is a terminus for many Gulf of Alaska cruises and is a base for exploringnearby Kenai Fjords National Park.

It's surrounded by forest and park preserves, snowcapped peaks, calving glaciers, waterfallsand cliffs. Visitors can easily reach Seward by air, cruise ship, ferry, motorcoach or car.

Highlights

Sights—Calving glaciers at Kenai Fjords National Park; Lowell Point or Waterfront Park for unencumbered views of Resurrection Bay.

Museums—See the history of the city at the Seward Museum; take in historic movies and displays of the area at Kenai Fjords InformationCenter.

Memorable Meals—Seafood at Chinook's; pulled pork at the Smoke Shack; salmon burgers at Salmon Bake Restaurant; whitemushroompizza at Resurrection Roadhouse.

Late Night—The microbrews and rustic, logcabin feel at Salmon Bake Restaurant; pool tables, live music and karaoke at the Yukon Bar;live music and poker at The Pit Bar.

Walks—Two Lakes Trail; the trails at Exit Glacier and Harding Icefield; the biking and walking trail at Waterfront Park.

Especially for Kids—Handson exhibits and a touch tank at Alaska SeaLife Center; the kids' outdoor park near the start of the HistoricIditarod Trail on the beachfront.

Port Information

Location

Seward is the beginning or end of the line for cruise passengers sailing the Gulf of Alaska route. The town may blur by if you are in a hurry toget on your ship or to get on the road to Anchorage for the plane ride home. If there's any flexibility in your schedule, we recommend taking atleast a few hours to explore this interesting port in south-central Alaska.

The cruise-ship dock is about 0.5 mi/0.8 km northeast of the town's Small Boat Harbor. A Seward Visitors Bureau information office justacross the Seward highway (at 2001 Seward Highway) from the cruise dock is open Memorial Day-Labor Day Monday-Saturday 9 am-6pm, Sunday 10 am-4 pm. In winter the office is open Monday-Friday 9 am-5 pm. This is where you can find information and reserveshoreside excursions (phone 907-224-8051; http://www.seward.com). You can walk into town from the dock or take a taxi from the visitorscenter. Some cruise lines provide a van shuttle service to the harbor and downtown.

Information booths are also located at the Kenai Fjords National Park Information Center at the Small Boat Harbor on Fourth Avenue, and atthe Seward Museum at the corner of Third Avenue and Jefferson Street, adjacent to Millionaire's Row and its historic homes. Learn aboutlocal trails, cabins and wildlife at the U.S. Forest Service on the corner of Fourth Avenue and Jefferson Street. The Seward Library, at Fifthand Adams streets, shows a movie about the 1964 earthquake and tsunami daily at 2 pm during the summer.

KENAI FJORDS NATIONAL PARK CRUISEGreat Touring

This tour is quintessentially Alaska: abundant wildlife, a tidewater glacier, spectacular scenery.




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Embark on Alaska's most popular wildlife and glacier cruise! The Kenai Fjords National Park boasts abundant wildlife, alpine and tidewaterglaciers, and, of course, breathtaking scenery.

This tour includes

- Round trip transportation from the cruise ship pier or your hotel (or drop-off at bus/train) - Fully narrated wildlife and glacier cruise in Kenai Fjords National Park- Visit to the Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge- Lunch- Great wildlife viewing and photo opportunities!

This tour is one of the best ways to see the pristine Kenai Fjords National Park and its inhabitants in a6-hour wildlife and glacier cruise that travels approximately 110 miles round-trip. The fully narrated tourincludes whales and wildlife, tidewater glaciers, a great wildlife guide, and lunch served on board thecruise. We'll also visit the Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge, home to a large variety of whales,seabirds, Steller sea lions, sea otters, and more!

Don't miss this opportunity to see the untouched beauty of Alaska's coastal waters.


- Due to unpredictable Alaskan weather, we advise dressing in layers, which will allow you to stay warm and dry as the outdoor environmentchanges. Even on warm summer days, temperatures can be cool on the boat when it is underway or stopped at a glacier. For this event,please also bring comfortable walking shoes and a jacket or rain gear that can shield you from light wind or rain.- The price of this tour includes transportation, a lunch served while you are on the cruise, and all taxes and fees (which can total more than$18 per person).- You will bring your ShoreTrips voucher with you and use it to redeem your tickets with the tour operator. When your operator comes to pickyou up, you will exchange your ShoreTrips voucher for your tour tickets at the will-call desk. Your luggage will be stored at their office duringyour tour.



Restrictions

- Please note that this trip is non-refundable 14 days prior to your reservation. No exceptions will be made.

- Please contact ShoreTrips if you will not have a rental car, as there may be additional transfer costs as the hotels in the area are far apart.- This tour runs May 10-September 28, 2014.

Prices

Per Person: $194.00

Children: $113.00 (Ages 2-11)


Start Time: 10:45 AM | Duration: 6.45 hours

Days of Operations


Vancouver, British Columbia



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Skyline of Vancouver, Canada at Twilight

Overview

Introduction

Vancouver, British Columbia, is known as Canada's emerald jewel for its lush rain forests. Ona clear day, from downtown you can see the Strait of Georgia's blue-green waters, glacialfjords, islands, and mountains with snow caps and dense forests.

The city is home to people from all over the world and has continued to draw manyimmigrants from China and other parts of Asia.

Vancouver is relaxed and outdoorsy, yet cosmopolitan. It's also sports-minded, and itshockey fans cheer hard for their NHL Canucks. The city also boasts high-fashion boutiques, avibrant arts scene and a fondness for health-conscious eating. The winter weather of grayskies and drizzle only emphasizes Vancouver's attractions at other times of the year.

Highlights

Sights—For natural beauty in an urban setting, a horsedrawn carriage ride around Stanley Park; the Skyride up Grouse Mountain for agreat view of the city; a drive along the Sea-to-Sky Highway from Howe Sound to Squamish and Whistler for a glimpse of rugged rain-forestterrain; The Vancouver Aquarium Marine Science Centre; Fort Langley National Historic Site.

Museums—The Museum of Anthropology; the Vancouver Art Gallery; Vancouver Museum.

Memorable Meals—YEW or Chambar for a quintessential Vancouver dining experience; Bishop's or Hawksworth for serious, intimatedining.

Late Night—The lounge and dance floor of the Caprice Night Club for the younger crowd; the Opus Bar for the older set; release your innerartist at Raw Canvas; enjoy live music at Fan Club.

Walks—Stanley Park's seawall; the familyfriendly beach walk near English Bay; the cycling and skating route around False Creek; thegarden walkways near Granville Island.

Especially for Kids—The Vancouver Maritime Museum; handson exhibits at Telus World of Science; the labyrinth of vendors at KidsMarket; astronomy shows at the H.R. MacMillan Space Centre.

See & Do

Sightseeing

Whether you're an outdoor enthusiast, a cultural buff or a parent seeking family fun, you'll find plenty to do in Vancouver come rain or shine.More than 8 million visitors go there every year. Consider beginning your adventure by taking the glass elevators to the top of HarbourCentre (also known as Vancouver Lookout). From there you can get your bearings—and a breathtaking view of the city at your feet.

Just north of downtown is Vancouver's prized possession: Stanley Park, a last vestige of semiwilderness with more than 1,000 acres/400hectares of woodlands, trails and gardens. Within the park you'll find one of North America's biggest and best public aquariums.

On the opposite side of downtown is Granville Island, now a tourist attraction rivaling Stanley Park. Explore the wonderful covered publicmarket, artisan shops, artists' studios and restaurants.

The Vancouver Art Gallery, located in the center of downtown, features noted Canadian works, as well as top-notch traveling exhibits. TelusWorld of Science, housed in a geodesic dome, offers hands-on exhibits to entertain children. The Museum of Anthropology on the Universityof British Columbia campus is the largest teaching museum in Canada. It houses 35,000 ethnographic and 535,000 archaeological objects,including many First Nations artifacts such as totem poles, carved boxes and feast dishes.



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Vancouver, BC

Phone: 604-681-6728

http://vancouver.ca/parks/parks/stanley

Because Vancouver is a gateway to Asia, be sure to roam the crowded sidewalks of Chinatown and stroll through the Dr. Sun Yat-SenClassical Chinese Garden. Visit neighboring Gastown and its restored Victorianera buildings—though it can seem a bit touristy.

Before you leave Vancouver, make the trip across the Burrard Inlet to the North Shore and one of the city's most popular attractions, theCapilano Suspension Bridge. You can drive over the Lions Gate Bridge or scoot across the harbor via SeaBus to Lonsdale Quay and pickup a taxi or bus from there.

Parks & Gardens

Stanley Park

This park is a cornerstone of Vancouver and is most famous for its 5.5-mi/8.8-km seawall. It is agreat place to stroll, jog, skate, bicycle or people-watch, and you can enjoy views of the sea,mountains and city. You can also try out the 8 mi/13 km of marked, easy- to medium-difficultynature trails that crisscross the park. Free trail maps are available at the information booth nearthe Coal Harbour parking lot off West Georgia Street, just inside the park. The park, about1,000 acres/400 hectares in size, features a miniature railway, petting zoo, totem poles, a waterpark, swimming pool, demonstration salmon stream, four restaurants and the Vancouver Aquarium.

You can also take a horse-drawn-carriage tour of Stanley Park; they leave throughout the day from the information booth inside the park onCoal Harbour.

The park is open 24 hours. Entrance to the park is free. Individual attractions often have fees. Small fee for parking. .

Shopping

You can buy anything in this city, from Cartier jewelry to Haida art. A central shopping center radiates from the intersection of West Georgiaand Granville streets, where the Hudson's Bay department store sits alongside two malls, Pacific Centre and Vancouver Centre. All arelinked by an underground maze of more than 200 shops.

The easiest approach to shopping in Vancouver is by neighborhood. Most shopping areas are within easy walking distance of thedowntown core. If you're looking for authentic First Nations crafts, your best bet is Gastown, east of Canada Place along Water Street. ThePunjabi Market (at 49th and Main streets) and Chinatown (southeast of Gastown) make for interesting shopping with an ethnic flair.

The South Granville neighborhood features art, housewares, stylish gifts and upscale antiques. You can find funkier antiques on Main Streetbetween 16th and 25th avenues, which locals refer to as Antique Row. Another fine neighborhood is Kitsilano: Along West Fourth Avenue,yuppie-oriented stores offer goods ranging from garden knickknacks to CDs, and Commercial Drive between First and Fifth avenues islined with offbeat galleries and more ethnic wares. Metrotown Centre and Oakridge Centre are two large shopping complexes easilyaccessible by SkyTrain.

Around Granville Island, there are dozens of galleries and studios that showcase the finest local artists. On the literary side, Vancouver justseems to be getting bigger. More than 1,500 authors live in the B.C. region. Local authors celebrated in the literary world include Gen X-iconcreator Douglas Coupland.

Shopping Hours: Generally Monday-Saturday 9:30 am-6 pm and Sunday 10 am-6 pm. Some shops offer extended hours Thursday and

Friday, usually to about 9 pm.



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Granville Island, BC

Phone: 604-666-5784

http://www.granvilleisland.com

Markets

Granville Island

Easily one of the best indoor urban markets, the Granville Island market is stacked floor toceiling with tantalizing fresh produce, seafood, delicatessen goods, home-baked breads, craftsby local artisans and more. You can also book a three-hour Island Market Guided Tour or aGourmet Shopping Guided Tour with Edible British Columbia (phone 604-662-3606 for tourbookings). The excellent food court offers everything from fish-and-chips to German sausagesand Indian curries.

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