ASA has made arrangements with a local tour company to offer conference participants a number of sightseeing expeditions. Places will be limited, so make your reservations in advance. All prices quoted are in U.S. dollars. The outing starts with a drive through Stanley Park and the downtown area, briefly stopping at Queen Elizabeth Park and the Bloedel Conservatory, and then continues on to Granville Island. The island features a mix of converted warehouses, dockside restaurants, art and craft galleries, theaters and a thriving public market specializing in gourmet items.
Ample time is provided for strolling, shopping and sampling the delights of the market.
Our motor coach makes its way via the impressive Lion's Gate Bridge to the North Shore, where it will wind up the Capilano Canyon to the base of Grouse Mountain. Enjoy a breathtaking view of Vancouver and the Gulf Islands as you explore the summit, or take in the fascinating special effects production in Grouse's Theatre in the Sky. The tour also will visit the Capilano Suspension Bridge and Nature Park. At the center of the park, you will have the opportunity to explore Vancouver Aquarium, which features killer and beluga whale galleries and more than 8,000 species of marine life. Afterwards, you will be treated to a fully escorted walking tour of Stanley Park including Beaver Lake, Lost Lagoon and the Totem Poles at Brockton Point.