 Kitsilano Beach on the Seaside Bike Route by eho | University of British Columbia tips and photos posted by real travelers and Vancouver locals.
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It's best to walk through the campus, though it's difficult to find parking and if you do, it's fairly expensive. Another option is to take the B-Line bus out to UBC - quick and great fun! Leave a Comment
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Kitsilano Beach on the Seaside
Bike Route by eho
You can start the route from downtown or Granville Island (both of these areas have bike rentals). You can take the Seaside bicycle route that goes through Granville Island, or the Off Broadway route along 7th Avenue and head west towards UBC. I am going to describe the route along 7th Avenue (you have to turn on to 8th Avenue at some point).
While you are cycling along, spend some time looking at the houses and their architecture. After you cross Alma Street you will find yourself huffing and puffing up the hills of Point Grey. This gives you a perfect chance to notice the changes -- the houses are getting bigger and the trees taller. You will also have a view of the mountains and the sea on your right hand side.
Continue to take 8th Avenue on to Chancellor Blvd (disregard the no exit signs for cars, you are on a bicycle!). You will find a pathway for pedestrians and bikes with the Pacific Spirit Park on your left and the highway on your right. When the bike route ends, you will notice the ocean on your right. Head that way and just pick any residential street to explore while you continue on towards the west. You will notice the houses here are all guarded with huge trees and fenses. Yes, you are in the area of the rich.
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A great walk if you want to experience a westcoast rainforest can be found right in the city. Drive out along West 16th towards the University of British Columbia. Hang a left at Discovery Street and drive down a few blocks till you come to a place where the U.B.C. Endowment land trails start. You can spend a few hours walking along the fir, cedar and spruce trees. There's a map at the entrance and many trails you can enjoy. It's practically all flat and an easy walk. Just watch out for the dogs, mountain bikes and horses on the trails. Leave a Comment
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UBC is a massive university campus located at the western tip of Vancouver on Point Grey. It's easy to get to from downtown Vancouver. Take the UBC bus #4 or #17 and it gets you there directly in 25 minutes. It's otherwise a 15 minute drive by car.
While UBC's an architectural hodgepodge, the campus is home to a collection of cultural and natural attractions which are well worth visiting. They include:
Museum of Anthropology:
This is my favourite museum in the entire city and a must see if you're even remotely interested in our local indigenous cultures. The MOA is famous for its collection of totem poles and northwest coast artifacts, but they also have an equally impressive collection from indigenous cultures around the world.
Nitobe Memorial Garden:
A small but beautiful traditional Japanese tea and stroll garden. It's beautiful in all seasons, but especially in March and April when the cherry blossoms are in bloom.
UBC Rose Garden:
A small but beautiful manicured garden offering a variety of roses, sitting areas, and a beautiful view overlooking the the mountains and sea.
Chan Centre for Performing Arts:
My favourite music hall to see the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra and touring classical musicians. The UBC graduation ceremonies are held here too.
UBC Botanical Garden:
This is the oldest university botanical garden in Canada featuring local and foreign plant species and a natural temperate rainforest ecosystem. In October, they host the annual UBC Apple Festival.
Wreck Beach:
Vancouver's famous clothing optional beach. It's a remote sandy beach at the bottom of the cliffs, hidden from the rest of the campus by the forest. Wreck Beach is also famous for its thriving bohemian counter culture.
UBC Bookstore:
Crazy busy in September and January, but otherwise one of the best bookstores in Vancouver. They also have a gift shop and a clothing boutique. Leave a Comment
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