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Granville Island is a famous attraction and a must see if you are wanting a day trip in Vancouver, B.C.  It is located in the False Creek area which is on the south side and below the Granville Street Bridge heading into downtown. You can take a bus there from anywhere or drive as there is ample parking. History Granville Island used to be a mud flat but was created into a man-made island in 1916 where it housed warehouses, mills, factories and shops. Some of the historical buildings and crafts can still be seen there today. Granville Island Market The huge indoor market is a draw for tourists and locals looking to buy the freshest produce, flowers, baked goods and meats. There are many stalls with artisanal crafts, jewelry and food products. It is also a great place to get coffee or lunch because of the plethora of food stalls, ranging from perogies to sushi. The market is open 7 days a week and can get very busy. Shops You will not find any chain stores ...

Lions Gate Bridge Stanley Park is a 400 hectare park located in downtown Vancouver, B.C. The park includes 27km of forested trails, beaches and views of mountains. It is truly an oasis in the city and a must see for tourists any time of year, easily accessed by bus, taxi or foot from the city centre. Originally home to the Burrard, Musqueum and Squamish First Nations, in 1888 the city opened Stanley Park, named after Lord Fredrick Stanley, the Governor General of Canada at the time. There are so many things to do in Stanley Park that you certainly will have to pick and choose your priorities. The Girl in a Wet Suit Things to Do: Seawall - The Seawall is a landmark location and is 28 km in total extending from Science World to False Creek and then around Stanley Park. The loop around Stanley Park is 9 km which means it is a 2-3 hour walk or an hour long bike ride. Many popular photo-opts, such as Lions Gate Bridge, Lumberman's Arch, The Girl in a Wetsuit, Tote...

I set out on my first cruise ever with the best intentions - I would eat healthy, forgo desserts and hardly drink any alcohol. Yeah.....right! Once I realized the sheer amount of (free!) food available to me, all those resolutions went right out the window! So I gave myself permission to eat what I wanted but added these ten tweaks to my daily schedule. I was amazed that I came back without gaining a pound1 (and my butt was the most toned it has ever been:) Here is what I did: 1) Take the Stairs As soon as we got on board, my boyfriend and I committed to only take the stairs instead of the elevator. Since our room was on the third deck and the restaurants and everything else on floors 5-8, we figured that with at least five trips up and down a day, we were averaging about 1000 stairs a day! (Hence the toned butt:) 2) Use the Gym On our seven day cruise, three of those days were spent out at sea leaving us with lots of free time.  I don't usually go to a gym to w...