Bargain Vancouver: plan a memorable low-budget weekend in British Columbia's scenic city - Travel: Value Vacation

Sunset, July, 2003 by Lisa Taggart

Off to see Vancouver

For general area information, contact Tourism Vancouver (200 Burrard St.; www.tourismvancouver.com or 604/683-2000). For information about tax rebates available to Americans, contact the Canada Customs and Revenue Agency (www.ccra.gc.ca/visitors or 902/432-5608).

Attractions

Aquabus. One-way fares start at $1.26. www.aquabus.bc.ca or (604) 689-5858.

Granville Island Public Market. 9--6 daily. Under Granville St. Bridge; www.granvilleisland. com or (604) 666-5784.

Lush Fresh Handmade Cosmetics. 1025 Robson St., Unit 100; (604) 687-5874.

Ocean West Expeditions. 9--sunset daily; from $20.16 for one person for a two-hour kayak rental. English Bay Beach Bathhouse, 1750 Beach Ave.; www.ocean-west.com or (800) 660-0051.

Mihrab East Indian Antiques. 2229 Granville St.; (604) 879-6105.

Roots. 1001 Robson; (604) 683-4305. Stanley Park. Entrances at west ends of Georgia St., Nelson St., and Beach; www.parks.vancouver.bc.ca or (604) 257-8400.

Vancouver Art Gallery. 10-5:30 daily (until 9 Thu); $7.88. 750 Homby St.; www.vanartgallery.bc.ca or (604) 662-4719.

Tensho Gallery. 11--5:30 Tue--Sat. 2245 Granville; (604) 738-8976.

Vancouver Public Library Central Branch. 10-8 Mon--Thu, 10--5 Fri--Sat. 350 W Georgia; (604) 331-3603.

Dining

Cardero's. Lunch, dinner daily 1583 Coal Harbour Quay; (604) 669-7666.

Cupcakes. 1116 Denman St.; (604) 974-1300.

Guu. Lunch, dinner daily (no lunch Sun). 838 Thurlow St.; (604) 685-8817.

La Crepe Bretonne. 9-9 Tue-Sat, 9-5 Sun. 795 Jervis St.; (604) 608-1266.

Rodney's Oyster House. Lunch, dinner Mon--Sat. 1228 Hamilton St.; (604) 609-0080.

Star Anise. Lunch, dinner daily (no lunch Sun). 1485 W 12th Ave.; (604) 737-1485.

Lodging

The Granville Island Hotel. From $120. 1253 Johnston St.; www.granvilleislandhotel.com or (800) 663-1840.

Listel Vancouver. From $120. 1300 Robson; www.listel-vancouver.com, (800) 663-5491, or (604) 684-8461.

Sylvia Hotel. From $54. 1154 Gilford St.; www.sylviahotel.com or (604) 681-9321.