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Walk Like a Local thru Vancouver
Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada
$37
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
Explore the main parts of downtown Vancouver like a local, with a tour, tips and unique facts from a local! On our tour, we will walk amongst the famous landmarks and historic areas of Vancouver, explore world-class architecture, and at the same time discover a whole new angle from a local's perspective.
Walk in to the Vancouver's Waterfront, the Olympic Cauldron, the main parts of downtown such as Granville, Robson, and Burrard Streets. Discover some interesting history tidbits and architecture along the way, discover places to dine like a local, stroll through some neighborhoods like a local, where to sip your favorite coffees like a local or where to simply chow down and pair some good old local wine or craft beers that will excite your senses! Vancouver and area is dotted with amazing culinary experiences so bring your appetite!
Bring your cameras, your questions, and your curiosities!
Walk in to the Vancouver's Waterfront, the Olympic Cauldron, the main parts of downtown such as Granville, Robson, and Burrard Streets. Discover some interesting history tidbits and architecture along the way, discover places to dine like a local, stroll through some neighborhoods like a local, where to sip your favorite coffees like a local or where to simply chow down and pair some good old local wine or craft beers that will excite your senses! Vancouver and area is dotted with amazing culinary experiences so bring your appetite!
Bring your cameras, your questions, and your curiosities!
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Walk Like a Local thru Vancouver
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
- Local guide
- Cruise ship terminal pick up and drop-off
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
Meeting point
Meet inside Waterfront Station next to the newsstand by the windows.
Return details
The walking tour ends in Maple Tree Square, Gastown, in the heart of Vancouver's innovative restaurant and bar scene. The starting point is just an easy 5 minute walk back, and the guide can provide directions if needed.
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Waterfront StationThe walking tour begins inside historic Waterfront Station, where many generations have passed through its doors since the early years of Vancouver. Your guide will greet you to begin in a setting befitting of an adventure!
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Canada PlaceAfter stopping by the historic Sinclair Centre, site of Vancouver's first commercial buildings, we arrive at Canada Place to discover the multiple connections into Vancouver's - and Canada's - history: the Pacific, culture, food, and the railroads.
- We pass by the work of a Berlin-based artist who fell in love with Vancouver's rain, and the sculpture that became his "love letter" to Vancouver. "An homage to the power of nature" and represents "the relationship and outlook towards the water that surrounds us" (pass by)
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Olympic CauldronUpon entering the Olympic Cauldron, learn about the waterfront in greater detail, and how the 2010 Winter Olympics became catalyst to a permanent plaza, Cauldron, and many current events. Hear about a few surprising insider facts only your guide will know...
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The Marine BuildingWe weave by the Marine Building, Vancouver's first skyscraper in the Art-Deco style that once rivalled the Chrysler Building in New York. Learn why it is still today's most lavish and cherished heritage building.
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West Hastings Street was once home to a thriving gentlemen's club scene and early entertainment scene for those who came to dress up and play. We stop by and learn how this Club helped shape Vancouverites tastes for socializing and entertaining - and still is to some degree a fancy place to have fun for all.
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We do a quick stop at Caffe Artigiano, a local success story, of a second-generation coffee chain started by a local Italian-Canadian family for a coffee break. Note: location may change without notice to Breka Bakery and Cafe two doors down.
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We pass-by Sinclair Centre on West Hastings Street, where the guide shares a funny but quirky, personal story that happened inside the building. Learn about why Sinclair Centre is tied to Vancouver's early history, and a current Prime Minister of Canada.
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Granville StreetWe make way in to Granville Street, hear how it became Vancouver's premier entertainment district, fuelled by early interest in vaudeville and neon...
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GastownAfter hearing about Vancouver in its entertainment heydays, we emerge in Gastown, site of the founding of Vancouver and now home to many innovative bars, restaurants, local shops that can't be found elsewhere. We will find out how Gastown got its name - and find out why a business deal solidified it as the core settlement of Vancouver.
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Walk Like a Local thru Vancouver
Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada
$37
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!