Shangri-La Concierge Recommendations
Events in Vancouver
ArtsClub Theatre,
Various Plays throughout the season.
http://artsclub.com/
Bard On The Beach, June – September, 2017
http://bardonthebeach.org/
Vancouver International Jazz Festival, June – July, 2017
http://www.coastaljazz.ca/
Celebration of Lights, end of July – beginning of August, 2017
http://hondacelebrationoflight.com/
Vancouver Art Gallery
www.vanartgallery.bc.ca
Vancouver Tour Suggestions
1 - Hop-On Hop-Off Style Tour with the Vancouver Trolley Company - $40.00 per person. This bus runs from 09:00-17:00 (approximately) daily. It covers all of the major highlights of downtown Vancouver including Granville Island and Vanier Park on the South side of False Creek. You may get on and off the tour at any stop and the drivers do a live commentary.
2 - Landsea Tours Guided City Tour - $75.00 per person (4 hours)
Landsea Tours and Adventures is one of the best sightseeing tour companies in Vancouver. They offer guided tours of Vancouver and the surrounding area in relatively small groups (no larger than 25 people per tour). The city tours run at various times throughout the day, include live commentary, and visit many highlights of downtown and residential areas of Vancouver.
3 - Sea to Sky Gondola in Squamish, BC
The ride up and down is a thrilling adventure for all ages and you get to experience spectacular views of the Howe Sound fjord, luscious coastal forest and the surrounding mountains. Tickets range from $13.95-$37.95 per person
https://www.seatoskygondola.com/
4 - Vancouver to Victoria
Victoria is the capital city of British Columbia and it is easily accessible from Vancouver by land, water and air. This city boasts an unique blend of old world charm and new world experiences. Some of the highlights of Victoria include the famous Butchart Gardens and the Royal British Columbia Museum.
By seaplane or helicopter: 35 minutes each way
Seaplanes and helicopters have a daily flight schedule from downtown Vancouver to Victoria city center. The seaplane and helicopter terminals are located within 10-15 minutes walking distance from the hotel. Rates start from $189.00 per person for seaplanes and $275.00 per person for helijet flights. www.harbourair.com and http://helijet.com/
Guided Bus Tour: 12-13 Hours Round trip $200.00 per person
An excellent way to spend a day trip from Vancouver to Victoria would be to take a scenic bus and ferry ride. This tour is an all day tour and leaves downtown Vancouver and includes a stopover at the famous Butchart gardens and some free time to explore downtown Victoria.