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Budget Itinerary
With a favourable exchange rate for U.S. and international visitors, a slew of free or nearly-freeattractions, a walkable
downtown core, and lots of parks and gardens, seeing Vancouver can denitelybe done aordably. This Vancouver itinerary
can be done in one day or over several. Either way, by theend of it, you'll get a decent cross-section of Vancouver at its best -
and most budget-friendly.

MORNING

Granville Island
Grab breakfast and coee at Granville Island's famous Public Market, one of Vancouver's most popularplaces to satisfy
foodies. The choices are seemingly endless: Fraser Valley strawberries, cured delimeats, the nest brewed coee and loads
more, all for reasonable market prices. Grab a spotoverlooking quiet False Creek and enjoy the fresh morning air.After
breakfast, you can really dive into the Granville Island experience. Browse galleries and studios forone-of-a-kind artworks
and hand-crafted designs. Families will love the Kids Market, lled with toys,games, candy and crafts of all sorts, and as the
street performers come out of the woodwork, it's hardnot to catch a strain of that bohemian spirit.

The Stanley Park Seawall

Visitors on a budget shouldn't pass up a stop at the Stanley Park Seawall, a 10-kilometre (6.2 mile) pavedpath where cyclists,
joggers and in-line skaters enjoy the beauty of Vancouver's scenery. The views ofEnglish Bay are free of charge and postcard
worthy.

AFTERNOON

Robson Street
Combine your love for window-shopping and people-watching on Robson Street, perhaps the best- known shopping
neighborhood in Vancouver. Take a seat on a street-side patio and check out the latestfashions as Vancouverites and visitors
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alike strut by.

Christ Church Cathedral

Swing by Vancouver's oldest church, built between 1889 and 1896, for a look into the city's spiritualside. The Gothic-style
structure is awe-inspiring, as are its stained-glass windows with scenes from theOld and New Testament. For a real treat,
walk the labyrinth and enjoy a choral performance by thechurch's choir.

Canada Place
This mixed-use facility hosts a number of free activities, such as outdoor yoga and movies during thesummer, and Canada
Day festivities. Even when these events aren't going on, Canada Place is still aplace to wander and explore. The complex
extends four city blocks, its ve Teon-coated sails as itsmost recognizable feature. Along the western side of the landmark,
youll nd interpretive signs andactivities celebrating Canada.

Chinatown
Discover North America's oldest Chinatown to experience one of Vancouver's most dynamiccommunities. Authenticity is the
key word here, and the neighbourhood has all the things you mightexpect from a bustling Chinatown. Herbal shops,
bakeries and lanterns line the streets, while thedistinctive architecture harkens back to Canton. Stop by the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen
Classical Chinese Gardenafter browsing the shops. The intimate garden was the work of 52 artisans from China and is
arepresentation of an authentic Ming Dynasty-style garden.

EVENING

Gastown
Make a stop in Gastown and check out the neighbourhood's Victorian-style streets. The atmospherehere is distinctly old
school: cobblestone streets, Italian tilework, Victorian streetlamps. Make sure tostop by the Gastown Steam Clock, the
world's rst steam clock, which chimes every quarter hour with asteam whistle. Tucked in among the traditional souvenir
stores are a growing number of hip fashionboutiques, high-end dcor stores, and quirky gift galleries, making the window-
shopping here highlyrecommended.

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