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WAO Congress–XVIII ICACI Final Program
Vancouver offers visitors a vast array of sightseeing opportunities and
cultural activities. Many exciting tour options are available. Please visit
the Tourism Vancouver Desk located in the Lobby of the Vancouver
Convention & Exhibition Centre or the Hospitality Suite located in
the Governor General Suite D of the Pan Pacific Hotel for information.
They will be able to provided numerous suggestions and assist in booking
tours.
WAO Congress attendees will receive discounted rates on Gray Line
Tours. A Gray Line representative will be present at the Tourism
Vancouver Desk located in the Lobby of the Vancouver Convention &
Exhibition Centre. Gray Line offers complimentary hotel pick-up for
pre-registered tour guests. Prices below are listed in Canadian dollars
(CDN); tours that have the 7% Goods and Services Tax (GST) already
included in their prices are indicated. A 24-hour cancellation policy
applies to local tours.
Complimentary Vancouver City Tour
Sunday, 7 September only
Take advantage of this complimentary 1½ hour bus tour and orient
yourself to downtown Vancouver. The tour will pass by Chinatown,
Gastown, Robson Street and English Bay Beach. You will also see
beautiful Stanley Park and stop briefly at the First Nations Totem Poles.
The tour is available only to delegates and guests of WAO. The first tour
of the day will depart from the Vancouver Convention & Exhibition
Centre at 8:30. Additional tours will depart at 30 minute intervals
throughout the day. The final tour of the day is scheduled to depart at
15:00. Space is limited and name badges will be required. For additional
information, please visit the General Information Desk located in the
Lobby of the Vancouver Convention & Exhibition Centre.
The Double Decker/Trolley Attraction Loop
Tour - 2-day pass
Create your own tour by getting on and off the trolley at any or all of the
major attractions in Vancouver. You have a choice of visiting more than
20 locations, including: Robson Street Shopping, Stanley Park, Granville
Island, Science World, Chinatown and Gastown. This tour departs
daily, every half hour beginning at 8:00. Prices (including 7% GST) -
Adult: $25.20 CDN, Child: $15.30 CDN.
Double Decker tour bus
OPTIONAL TOURS
Deluxe Grand City Tour - 3½ hours
See the sights of Vancouver: 1,000 Acre Stanley Park (First Nations
Totem Poles, Prospect Point and English Bay Beaches), Chinatown,
historic Gastown and the prestigious Shaughnessy residential area, Queen
Elizabeth Park with a panoramic view and photo stop at the Sunken
Gardens, City Centre and Financial District. This tour departs twice
daily at 9:15 and 14:00. Prices (including 7% GST) - Adult: $42.37
CDN, Child: $30.82 CDN.
West Coast Spectacular Tour - 6½ hours
On this all-day tour you will visit Stanley Park and Queen Elizabeth Park
as well as the other local sites described in the Deluxe Grand City Tour.
You will cross the magnificent Lions Gate Bridge to Grouse Mountain
on Vancouver’s North Shore, take the famous Grouse Mountain Skyride
to the mountaintop chalet for panoramic sea and city views. Later, visit
the world-renowned Capilano Suspension Bridge. This tour departs
daily at 9:15. All admission fees are included in the price of the tour.
Prices (including 7% GST) - Adult: $85.71 CDN, Child: $66.45 CDN.
Grouse Mountain Skyride
Coast Rainforest Adventure - 4 Hours
Experience the Pacific Rain Forest located minutes from downtown
Vancouver. Knowledgeable nature guides will lead a “walk and talk”
through the rain forest where you will find giant 500 year old trees
and marvel at the beauty of Capilano Canyon. You will see the natural
habitat of the Pacific salmon and learn how these fish make the
incredible journey from the sea up-river to the spawning grounds. A
gourmet snack and drink are provided at the end of the walk. Sensible
walking shoes are necessary. This tour departs daily at 9:15. All admission
fees are included in the price of the tour. Prices (including 7% GST) -
Adult: $75.11 CDN, Child: $62.59 CDN.
Museum of Anthropology
Located at the University of British Columbia, the Museum of
Anthropology displays one of the world’s finest collections of Northwest
Coast First Nations art and artifacts. See impressive sculptures by
renowned modern-day carvers. Explore the museum’s unique galleries
where more than 15,000 artifacts are displayed, capturing the dramatic
beauty of traditional Northwest Coast architecture and design. Free
guided tours are offered. This activity is not coordinated by Gray Line
Tours. Admission fees start at $5 CDN.
Photos provided by Gray Line of Vancouver