| Cruises to Alaska sail past some of the most | | | | Hop on an aquabus - a small electric ferry - to visit |
| stunning scenery on earth, and for many passengers | | | | Granville Island. You'll find a public market, art galleries, |
| the visual splendor begins at the port of Vancouver, | | | | restaurants, theaters and unique shops. |
| British Columbia. The city is often ranked as one of | | | | For a great workout and a great view, visit Grouse |
| the world's most beautiful, thanks to its position at | | | | Mountain. The "Grouse Grind" is a 2.9 km (1.8-mile) |
| the water's edge, its blend of old and new | | | | trail that goes straight up the mountain. If that |
| architecture and a backdrop of snowcapped | | | | sounds a little daunting, you can also ride up the |
| mountains. | | | | mountain in comfort on the Grouse Mountain Skyride, |
| For cruise passengers who want to spend time in this | | | | an aerial tram. |
| port city, there's a lot to see. Stanley Park, one of | | | | Vancouver is a diverse city with fascinating |
| the world's largest urban parks, is close to the cruise | | | | neighborhoods to explore. English Bay is a quaint |
| ship terminal. A seawall that runs around the 8.8 km | | | | waterside neighborhood; Robson Street is a popular |
| (5.5-miles) perimeter of the park offers a perfect | | | | shopping area; and Yaletown is a historic warehouse |
| surface for rollerblading, biking, jogging and walking. | | | | district transformed into a hip and trendy gathering |
| Within the park, you'll find the Vancouver Aquarium; | | | | of boutiques, cafes and more. Historic Gastown is |
| the Children's Farmyard, a petting zoo; and a | | | | one of the oldest neighborhoods in Vancouver and |
| miniature train that makes a 15-minute trip through | | | | still has a Victorian feel, with cobblestone lanes and |
| towering cedar and Douglas fir trees. On a warm | | | | the world's first steam-powered clock. |
| day, adults and children can splash in the water park. | | | | |