A Flyover and a walk in the Park (14 November 2024)

 


I had the idea that the railway station was down near the waterfront so after some breakfast we wandered down Granville Street to Canada Place near where I thought the station was. The reason being to talk to someone about getting a ticket for us to take a bus and ferry to Victoria on Vancouver Island (called the Busconnector). The website was not as clear as it could have been.  I tried calling their phone line but that proved troublesome as my phone wouldn't connect to the line and there was a huge wait when we tried Bev's phone.

At Canada Place Bev had noticed there was this experience called Flyover.  It was advertised as an experience that activates all the senses.  Having failed to find the station I opted to book on-line later and figure out then how to get to the station.


The Flyover turned out to be a really great experience.  We were placed in seats in a theatre with visuals that were like a flight simulation.  The Flyover was of a number places in Canada and had us going over mountains, down gorges, over cities and underwater.  It was short but spectacular.  There were even smells such as freshly mown grass and a fine mist as we dived through clouds.  It was very impressive.

 


After going back to the hotel to book our tickets to Victoria, Bev decided she would like to go to the aquarium in Stanley Park.  We found the correct bus and arrived at the south eastern entry to the park.  The  morning clouds had cleared and we were treated to some late afternoon sun. So instead of going to the aquarium we decided to walk around the harbourside walk, following much the same route that we
took over a year ago when we cycled around the park. The colours were lovely and while it was cold the clear clean air made it a pleasant experience.  




Some of the sights on our Stanley Park walk


 

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