vancouver canada---what to do?

Q: Can someone tell me about the places I have listed below? We were given free tickets to all these attractions and am trying to figure out which ones are worth it...and if they are better in the summer or early winter? Also we are 2 adults--no children if that helps choosing which things are best....Thanks in advance for your help Vancouver Lookout! Harbour Tower Grouse Mountain The Vancouver Aquarium and Marine Sciences Centre Science World Vancouver Maritime Museum The Capilano Suspension Bridge The University of British Columbia Museum of Anthropology Stanley Park Horse Drawn Carriages Sewells Marina (May thru October) Vancouver Whale Watch (May thru October) Van Dusen Garden Dr. Sun Yt San Classical Chinese Garden Harbour Cruiseschar we won a trip there and were given free passes to all the places listed above and we are trying to sort out what they are and which ones are worth it for us.

A: Grouse Mountain is always a tourist favorite, the view is fantastic ( you take a gondola up the mountain to the ski hill ) and there is a bear habitat at the top and you will see Grizzley bears, not black or brown bears but Grizzley bears!! Capilano Suspension Bridge in on the road to Grouse Mountain so you could easily do both in the same day. The Aquarium is in Stanley Park and is a must see as well. They have Orcas and belugas and other species native to our waters, really neat to see. Stanley Park is the park right downtown and you can take the horse drawn carriage around the seawall for great views of the inlet. Again, both things you can do in one day. The harbour cruises leave from just out the park as well so that works out as well. If you are into gardens then you can go to the Sun Yet San Gardens they are in China town which is right next to Gastown, a good historical walk through Vancouver (just don't mind the drug addicts and homeless people). Van Dusen is considered the best gardens but it is a 20 minute drive from the centre core but still in Vancouver. I would check out the Museum of Anthropology it is at UBC ( the university ) which is on the Endowment Lands ( basically a big forest ) and is near quite a few beaches. It is a lovely drive there ( 20-30 minutes? ) from d/t and you can check them all out, there is even a nude beach ( Wreck Beach ) but don't worry it is not something you can find easily just ask if you want to end up there though! I wouldn't bother going to Science World it is mostly for kids. The Maritime Museum is interesting if you are into boats travelling through the Arctic Passage but otherwise.. skip it. September is the best time to visit Vancouver, all the kids are back to school and everyone is back to work so it will be easier for you to get around. Plus the weather is always gorgeous the whole month of September, blue skies and no rain. Have fun, congrats on winning everything!

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