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December 15, 2004 By: Betty Ramsey, LEOASC Passport Destination: Vancouver, British Columbia Packing Round 1. Vancouver is the largest city in this Canadian province. BRITISH COLUMBIA 2. This restored heart of the original city has been designated a historic site. GASTOWN 3 This huge park is considered one of Vancouver's greatest treasures. STANLEY PARK 4. You`ll enjoy great views from the top of this tallest building in the city. HARBOR CENTER TOWER 5. The second-most-common language after English spoken in Vancouver is CHINESE . 6. Architect Arthur Erickson turned a Vancouver courthouse into a magnificent ART GALERY . Picture: free standing clock Departure Round 1. Pacific northwest cooking features fresh game and local produce such as YUKON GOLD potatoes. 2. This unique holiday event runs from December 5th to the 23rd. CAROLSHIP PARADE 3. All of these bands came out of Vancouver during the 1980's except CRAZY TOWN . 4 The Rocky Mountains are the source of this river that runs through Vancouver. FRASER 5. Which of these teams is a lacrosse franchise? VANCOUVER RAVENS Picture: white building on the water with sails On Tour 1. All of these groups were living in the area when the Europeans arrived except for the KOOTENAI . 2 "Yaletown" is the place to go if you are looking for TRENDY SHOPS . 3. The only classical Chinese garden outside China is named for this revolutionary hero. SUN YAT-SEN 4. Stanley Park is home to Canada's largest AQUARIUM . 5. The building that houses Vancouver's "Science World" is commonly called the GOLF BALL . 6. The name of the kinetic piece of art found in the lobby of the Hong Kong Bank is PENDULUM . 7. Most of Gastown's main attractions are found on this thoroughfare. WATER STREET Picture: large red brick building with white trim and green top 8. Granville Island is noted for its food market and its ARTISAN'S STUDIOS . 9. The "Asian Garden" of the UBC Botanical Garden boasts Canada's largest collection of RHODODENDRONS . 10. The Virgin Megastore downtown is the largest MUSIC store in all of Canada. 11. The Sam Kee Building in Chinatown holds the Guinness world record as the world`s NARROWEST building. 12. These are all attractions in Stanley Park except ZOO . Bonus Question One Vancouver's landmark Lion's Gate Bridge spans the first narrows of BURRARD Inlet. Bonus Question Two Where on the map of British Columbia is Vancouver found? Area 5 Picture: domed stadium Slide Show 1. It's believed that Gastown's STEAM CLOCK is Vancouver's most photographed site. 2. The five white fabric sails of the CANADA PLACE are a distinctive waterfront landmark. 3. The 22-story Marine Building is considered an outstanding example of ART DECO architecture. 4. This building`s translucent dome-shaped roof is unique. BC PLACE STADIUM Clues for next destination: Mediterranean Sea Roman ruins Jerusalem |