Things To Do
Visit Tourism Vancouver to find a variety of things to do in Vancouver. Vancouver has something for everyone! Whether you want to be indoors or out, active or a spectator, spend a lot of money or none at all - Vancouver has it all.
Victoria, British Columbia
Visit Victoria, British Columbia, on the sunny southern tip of Vancouver Island. Twice named Best City in the Americas since the year 2000, Victoria is one of the world’s favourite places. Victoria is only a BC Ferry ride away!
Vancouver Beaches
One of the natural amenities which makes our city among the most livable in the world is public access to the waterfront. Almost 18 kms (11 miles) of beaches surround Vancouver. Enjoying waterfront access can take many guises: observing the beautiful landscape while cycling, walking or driving by; playing in the sand, swimming, windsurfing, sailing or merely sitting.
Whistler Blackcomb
The resort town of Whistler has many exciting activities to enjoy, even when winter’s over! Hike or horseback ride in the mountains, go for a guided fishing or ATV tour, golf, dine or relax in a spa.
Toll Free: 1-888-403-4727
UK Toll Free: 0800-731-5983
International: (604) 904-7060
www.whistlerblackcomb.com
TO BOOK ANY OF THE ACTIVITIES BELOW PLEASE CONTACT MERIT TRAVEL GROUP, THE OFFICIAL 19TH IUHPE CONFERENCE TRAVEL AGENCY AT 1-877-477-0131.
Merit Travel is the largest privately owned specialty travel company in Canada, with 15 years of experience. They offer a one stop shopping experience, where hotels, cars, flights, cruises, excursions, package tours and more can be arranged. Visit them at www.merit.ca or call 1-877-477-0131.
As the official travel agency of the 19th IUHPE Conference, Merit Travel is offering some special deals to conference participants:
Alaska Cruises
June 3 - 7 day Alaska "Inside Passage" Cruise - Celebrity Cruise Lines "Infinity"
We can secure inside cabins on this cruise at $1342CAD per person inclusive of port taxes and gov't fees; outside cabins are $1582CAD per person; and balcony staterooms are $1912CAD per person (all based on double occupancy).
June 3 - 7 day Alaska "Inside Passage" Cruise - Norwegian Cruise Lines' "NCL Sun"
Again, a range of prices are available on this ship - $1070CAD per person inside through to $1766CAD per person in balcony cabins. On this particular cruise, we can offer guests a complimentary bottle of wine in cabin, a group cocktail party on board, and a free photo on board in addition to the group rates noted above.
June 15 - 7 day Alaska "Inside Passage" Cruise - Celebrity Cruise Lines' "Mercury"
Rates on this range from $1195CAD per person inside through $2055CAD per person in balcony cabins.
Whistler Excursion/Golf
The Whistler Mountaineer is a three- hour, premier train journey from North Vancouver to Whistler. It delivers the unique blend of contrasts the Sea to Sky region is famous for: cities and old-growth forests, bustling action and natural serenity, deep valleys and snow-capped peaks, seascapes and mountain views, all delivered with world-class Western Canadian hospitality. Round trips are available at $189 plus GST in "Coast Class" or $299 plus GST in "Dome Class".
Merit Golf Vacations offers golf packages in Whistler: 3 nights at the Coast hotel; 3 days of car rental; 3 rounds of golf at Furry Creek, Nicklaus North, and Chateau Whistler. $899CAD per person (based on double occupancy).
Victoria Excursion
See British Columbia’s capital city: an excursion of 2 days and 1 night includes visitng the beautiful Butchart Gardens, Victoria Highlights Escape and transport from Vancouver. Depending on the hotel, the price ranges from $215 - $242CAD per person (based on double occupancy).
Merit "Try That" Day Excursion From Vancouver
Merit offers a variety of exciting day activities for everyone. For example, try:
- Whale Watching from Victoria - $89.00 plus GST per person
- White Water Rafting on a 2 - 3 hour river journey through 10 miles of BC wilderness - $159.00 plus GST per person.