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    I promised someone I would ask my sister for recommendations in the Vancouver area and while I got the info from my sister, I never posted it. I thought I'd post it here so it comes up in a search if anyone is planning to go. Here is here advice:
    Here are the things I ABSOLUTELY recommend!

    Bike tour of Vancouver (it is the best way to see the city): https://cyclevancouver.com

    Day trip (or overnight trip) to Victoria - the ferry itself is spectacular, and often on that route in the summer you'll see orcas.

    Hikes/walks in North Vancouver:

    https://www.capbridge.com

    or just visiting the North Shore Mountains.

    Heading for a day to Whistler/Squamish:

    https://www.whistler.com/activities/

    You can do ATV tours, horseback riding, ziplines, hiking, mountain biking, and it is just a SPECTACULAR mountain.

    Visiting Granville Island:

    http://granvilleisland.com

    they have great bakeries, restaurants, and a year-round market and craft fair, with a decent french food stand that sells real macaroons! You can also take an inlet ferry in False Creek, and either go to the other side, or on a tour of False Creek, for pretty cheap!

    I would also recommend a visit to gastown, where you'll find awesome canadian gifts for those back home! (Maple candies, maple cookies that are DELISH, cute clothes/collectibles, and a cool downtown feel!)

    I will say, having been to both places, and not being a fan of canada, I would still prefer to visit Vancouver. It is a GREAT city for a visit, and a beautiful area! (This is because originally OP asked about whether to visit Seattle or Vancouver.)

    Hope this helps!

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    Thanks, it was for me! We ended up going to Seattle though and just got back. We'll probably do Vancouver in the summer time so I'll keep this.

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    Quote Originally Posted by essnce629 View Post
    Thanks, it was for me! We ended up going to Seattle though and just got back. We'll probably do Vancouver in the summer time so I'll keep this.

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    Oh yes! That's right. I will say, having been to Vancouver last summer, I highly recommend it. My sister is kind of a vacation pro so I hope this helps. I hope you'll update us on your experience in Seattle!

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