Breakfast:
At the hotel.
Morning:
We’ll join our Group Leader on a hike through a second growth forest and a temperate rainforest. Lynn Canyon contains red cedar, douglas-fir, and western hemlock trees that are aged from 80-100 years old. Look for beautiful waterfalls as you cross over the Lynn Canyon Suspension Bridge.
Lunch:
At a scenic trailside spot, we’ll have boxed lunches.
Afternoon:
This afternoon, we will join a local expert who will walk us through the alleys and backstreets of the Vancouver Mural Festival. These stunning murals will tell the story of neighborhood changes, colonialism, immigration, gentrification, de-industrialization and the rise of the tech economy in Vancouver. Admire the many Indigenous artists, especially from the local Musqueum, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations. After we returun to our hotel, there is opportunity for personal independent exploration to see and do what interests you most. The Group Leader will be happy to offer suggestions. Please note that this period is subject to change depending on local circumstances and opportunities for independent exploration. You might like to hike to Beaver Lake via Lover’s Walk, one of the many trails that wind through Stanley Park’s forested interior. Or, explore Granville Island, once an industrial hub and now renowned for its bustling market, or relax at the hotel.
Dinner:
This meal has been excluded from the program cost and is on your own to enjoy what you like. The Group Leader will be happy to offer suggestions.
Evening:
At leisure. Prepare for check-out and transfer in the morning.