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Main tourist May through September. Busiest in
July,  August.  International  (Arts)  Festival, July.
Wonderful, temperate with long sunny summers.
Mild winter and early spring.
Temperatures- (Average, in °F):
JFMAMJ    JASOND
Max 42 46 51 58 65 70 74 74 67 58 49 44
Min 33 34 37 42 47 52 55 54 50 45 39 35
Days of
Rain 554221112556
Wear lightweight suits, slacks, cottons, sandals
in summer. Take sunglasses, light or rain coat,
coverup for evenings. In winter: medium-weight
suits, pullover, topcoat for men; tweeds, woollen
suits, dresses, warm topcoat for ladies. Rainwear.
Formal evening dress unnecessary — business
suits, cocktail dresses will do.
WARNING: Be careful sunbathing. Take it slowly
at first and use protective lotion
liberally.
Pacific Standard. Daylight Saving April to October.
GMT —8 EST—3 GET —9
Language: English.
1 MONEY MATTERS
100 Canadian cents (*) = 1 Canadian dollar ($1.00)
Rates of exchange: $1.00 = 93* (US)
$2.60 = £1 sterling
NOTE: Both   rates   liable  to  slight fluctuations.
US    currency    generally   acceptable    in
Canadian cities close to US border, but it
is advisable to exchange money at bank
to get full benefit of premium.
Canadian US Sterling
Coins 1*    (penny)        1* Id
.5*    (nickel)        5* 5d
10*    (dime)    . 10* lOd
25*    (quarter)    25* 2s   Id
50* 47* 3s lOd
$1.00 93* 7s   9d
Notes     $1.00 93* 7s   9d
$2.00 $1.86 15s   6d
$5.00 $4.65 1.18.9d
$10.00 $9.30 3.17.6d
$20.00 $18.60 7.15s
$50.00 $46.50 19.7.6d
$100.00 $93.00 38.15s
Exchange at banks (open Mon.-Fri. 10-3 p.m.). Travellers cheques, major credit cards widely accepted. No
restrictions on Canadian or foreign currency imported
into Canada. Only $50.00 may be taken out in Canadian
funds.
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VANCOUVER AIRPORT
Vancouver Airport facilities are in one large,
jet-age  terminal,  opened  in the  Fall  of  1968.
The airport maintains private rooms with
showers for in-transit passengers, as well as
nursery facilities for children.
The airport has a cafeteria, coffee shop, dining
room, bar, barber shop, post office and foreign
exchange and banking services. The public reception areas are spacious and restful, and the view
toward the mountains of Vancouver's north shore
is breathtaking.
On prior notice, Canadian Pacific offers interpreter services, and special attention for the
infirm. Mothers with young children receive
special care.
A stay of an hour, or hours, within the airport
building can be a most pleasant and relaxing
experience and Canadian Pacific Special Service
personnel are always available.
The airport is less than a half hour from
downtown with taxi, and limousine service
available. NEW VANCOUVER AIRPORT
ARRIVALS
1. From U.S.A. & International 2. From Domestic
3. Immigration Inspection 4. International Baggage
Claim 5. Customs Inspection 6. Domestic Baggage
Claim 7. Car Rental 8. To Taxi & Bus
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DEPARTURES
1, Waiting  Lounge 2.  Baggage  Check-in (P.W.A.,
Air   Can.)  3.   Baggage   Check-in   (U.A.L., W.A.L.)
4. To   Departure   Gates   (C.P.A.,   U.A.L., W.A.L.)
5. To   Departure   Gates   (Air   Can.)   6. Tickets
7. Domestic,    Int.    In   Transit   Baggage   Claim
8. Coffee Shop 9. Dining Room 10. Shops 11. To
Ground Floor.
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4^> Use 250 as you would a shilling, 100 as 6d.
Hotels do not generally add a service charge to bill.
Bellhops, Porters: 25^ per bag or service.
Doorman: 250 for calling occasional cab; $1.00 per
week for long stay.
Maid- $1.25 per week.
Restaurants: 10-15% of bill to waiter.
Taxis-10% of fare.
Barber Beauty parlour- 10-15% of bill.
Bars- l'0-15%of bill.
Hatc'heck, Washroom: 250
Parking Attendant- 250
Shoeshine: 100
Gas Station: No tip necessary when buying gas (petrol).
WOMEN Dresses and suits
Eur    40 42 44 46      48      50
Can./Amer    34 36 38 40      42      44
MISSES Dresses and suits
Eur    36 38 40 42      44      46
Can./Amer     10 12 14 16      18      20
Eur    34 36 38 40
Can./Amer      9 11 13 15
Children (By age)
Eur      2        4        5        7        9      11
Can./Amer      2       4       6       8      10      12
MEN Suits and coats
Eur    46      48      50      52      54      56
Can./Amer    36      38      40      42      44      46
MEN Shirts
Eur    36      37      38      39      40      41
Can./Amer     14      Uy2   15      15^   15m   16
SHOES
Eur    38      39      40      41      42      43
Can./Amer      5       6       7       8       9      10
Gloves, socks, stockings sold in uniform sizes all over
the world.
Weights: 1 kilogram=2.2 pounds (lbs.).
Liquid measure:   1 litre =1.76 pints
5 litres= 1.32 gallons
10 litres= 2.64 gallons
Distances- 1 kilometer= .62 miles
1 mile       =1.61 km
To turn miles into kilometers — multiply by 8 and
divide by 5.
To convert degrees centigrade into degrees fahrenheit
— divide centigrade reading by 5, multiply by 9 and
add 32.
9 Pages 16 and 17 show a map of the main
downtown area, marking principal streets and
enumerating many places of interest:
In subsequent sections of this book there is
more information on these and many other
attractions, with map references in the left hand
margin  wherever  applicable.
For  complete   listing  apply  Vancouver  Visitors
Bureau (see page 31). Approximate prices quoted
here in Canadian dollars are for single room during
the summer season, with bath, no meals. Most
offer special rates for children.
Credit Cards  accepted  are  indicated following
listing as:
D. — Diner's Club      A.X. — American Express
B. — Bankamericard, Chargex
5 BAYSHORE INN (1601" W. Georgia, tel.:
682-3377) 525 air cond. rooms, suites overlooking Stanley Park and harbour. Terrace
Grill Restaurant, Trader Vic's (see RESTAURANTS). Heated pool. Marina. Shopping. All
credit cards.
20 GEORGIA HOTEL (801 W. Georgia, tel.: 682-5566)
320 well-appointed rooms, centrally located.
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Cavalier Grill, The Coffee Garden; ample parking. Meeting salons. Boutiques. D., A.X.
14 HOTEL VANCOUVER (900 W. Georgia, tel.:
684-3131) 562 rooms, suites. Fine food,
courteous service. Magnificent view from
Panorama Roof restaurant (dancing nightly).
Boutiques, beauty salon, barber. D., A.X., B.
Starting from $11.00 to $15.00
18 DEVONSHIRE (849 W. Georgia, tel.: 681-5481)
175 rooms. Old-established, quiet and comfortable. Rest., shopping, beauty salon, Free
Park., D., A.X., B.
3 GEORGIAN TOWERS (1450 W. Georgia, tel:
681-4321) 200 rooms and suites, overlooking
Stanley Park. Famous Top of the Towers coktail
lounge and restaurant. Dancing. D., A.X., B.
74 GROSVENOR HOTEL (840 Howe, tel: 681-0141)
Central, comfortable. 137 rooms, good restaurant.
64 RAMADA INN (1110 Howe, tel: 684-2151)
Luxurious motor hotel. 107 rooms, heated
pool, ample parking. Dancing Tues-Sat. Dining
Room, coffee shoo.
81 RITZ HOTEL (1040 W. Georgia, tel: 685-8311)
110 luxurious rooms; excellent food and service. Cabaret, beauty salon. D., A.X., B.
87 SANDS MOTOR HOTEL (1755 Davie, tel:
682-1831) 100 rooms, suites. Close to beach,
park, shops. Direct line from airport.
11 Starting from $9.00 to $12.00
83 BUCHAN HOTEL (1906 Haro, tel: 685-0589)
Close to Park and beaches. 64 rooms, most
with bath. Dining Room.
55 CASTLE (750 Granville, tel.: 682-2661) On main
shopping street. 74 comfortable rooms. Rest,
on Theatre row. A.X., B.
84 SYLVIA HOTEL (1154 Gilford, tel.: 681-9321)
110 rooms, suites. Dining room, coffee shop.
Parking. Beach across street.
85 OCEANSIDE (1847 Pendrell, tel: 682-5641) 23
apartments, every convenience.
86 SURF (1861 Beach Ave., tel: 684-7501) 21
suites overlooking English Bay.
Off map:
AIRPORT INN (1025 St. Edwards, Richmond,
B.C. tel: 278-9611) 7 minutes from airport,
122 modern rooms, dining room, cocktail
lounge, coffee shop, 2 heated pools, sauna
bath.
West Coast specialty is seafood — particularly
BC salmon, sole, crab and shrimp. To drink: BC
beers are delicious (all bottled and cooled — no
draught ale) and local wines from the Okanagan
district should be sampled. Licencing hours:
11 a.m. - midnight, Saturdays 11 a.m. -11.30 p.m.
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Most hotels have pleasant cocktail lounges, but
the city does not have anything comparable to
the English pub or European cafe. Beer, about
40-60* a glass; liquor 65-95*. Both can only
be bought by the bottle at Government Liquor
Stores (see SHOPPING). Among the many fine
restaurants are...
2 COLONIAL   HOUSE   (1450   W.   Georgia,   tel:
681-4321)   A   good   family   restaurant   with
music, varied menus. Open daily from 7.30 a.m.
13 FERGUSON POINT TEA HOUSE (Stanley Park)
Indoor,  outdoor dining;  authentic  Hungarian
dishes. Unlicenced. Closed Mondays.
76 GEISHA GARDENS (823 Hornby, tel.: 681-5461)
Japanese   dishes   in   charming  surroundings.
Costly, but well worth the money.
18 HY'S   ENCORE  (637   Hornby,   tel:   683-7671)
Also at Sands  Hotel,  1755  Davie.  Charcoal
broiled   specialties.   Well-cooked   food,   fine
service. Open Mon.-Sat. 11.30 - 2.30, 5.30 -
12.30 a.m. All cards.
12 LADY ALEXANDRA (550 Cardero, tel: 682-3638)
Floating  restaurant,  specializing  in  seafood.
Music. Open daily noon - 10 p.m. D., A.X.
45 LOTUS  GARDENS (455 Abbott, tel:  681-9541)
Authentic  Chinese,  Western' dishes.   International buffet lunch. Open 11.30 a.m. - midnight.
D., A.X., B.
13 17 MONTY'S SEAFOOD & STEAK HOUSE (1139
W. Hasting, tel: 683-7849) Delicious food at
reasonable prices.
67 PRIMO'S (1509 W. 12 Ave., tel: 736-9322)
Excellent Mexican food.
43 QUEEN ELIZABETH THEATRE RESTAURANT
(675 Cambie, tel: 682-2352) English, French
cuisine; noted for prime rib, steak. Summer
dining on the Plaza. Book ahead. Closed
Sunday.
79 SCHNITZEL HOUSE (1060 Robson, tel: 682-9017)
Popular German dishes at popular Canadian
prices. Closed Sunday. f
26 SMITTY'S PANCAKE HOUSE (780 Dunsmuir, tel:
683-2435) Taste the only genuine buffalo-
burger in town! Unlicenced.
11 STANLEY PARK DINING PAVILION — see
page 20.
13 THE BEACHCOMBER (1049 W. Georgia, tel:
682-2234) First-class Polynesian and Cantonese cuisine, most attractively served in
"island" setting. Open 5 - 12 p.m.
22 RED FOX RESTAURANT (639 Howe, tel: 688-1231)
Open for lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner on Saturdays.
Closed Sunday. Specialty: charcoal broiled
steaks. All cards.
6 TRADER VIC'S (1601 W. Georgia, tel: 682-3377)
Famous   Polynesian   restaurant.   Also   Conti-
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nental menu. Exotic surroundings. Open noon-
midnight. D., A.X.
49 WILLIAM TELL (722 Richards, tel: 683-8810)
Swiss specialties, notably their fondue. 14th
century Swiss decor, music. Open 6 -
11.30 p.m. D..A.X..B.
And among the many fine restaurants in Chinatown are:
47 BAMBOO TERRACE (155 E. Pender, tel:
683-1935) Choice of 100 dishes. Crowded,
so make reservations. Open 11 a.m. - 2 a.m.
46 MARCO POLO THEATRE RESTAURANT (90 E.
Pender, tel: 682-2875) Music, floorshow,
Chinese smorgasbord — all you can eat for
less than $2! Cover charge. Open noon -
2.30 and 5 p.m. - 2 a.m.
44 W.K. GARDENS (127 E. Pender, tel: 681-6642)
Oldest and largest in Chinatown. 8.30 a.m. -
1 a.m. Dancing. D., B.
Off map, but a must:
TOP OF GROUSE (3000 ft. above the city, take
the Skyride) Dine and dance at the Grouse
Nest (reservations 985-7188) from 6 p.m. -
1 a.m.: Grouse Nest Lounge
open 11 a.m. - midnight. Alpine Coffee House
open 9 a.m. - 11 p.m. The Rock (Bavarian
Beer Garden) from 11 a.m. to midnight.
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DOWNTOWN VANCOUVER
71 9 10111213 14 15 16 171819 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 NIGHTCLUBS
Nightclubbing is- not such a social feature as
in Europe or the USA, where licencing laws are
less stringent. Most Vancouver clubs welcome
visitors without formality, but it is advisable
to check first with local press and hotel for
up-to-date information. For the best in late-night
entertainment, visit...
82 ISY'S SUPPER CLUB (1136 W. Georgia, tel:
684-5022) International entertainers top the
bill with two shows nightly. Dine downstairs
from 7 p.m. - 2 a.m. Cover charge. Upstairs,
Roaring 20's Room offers jazz, smorgasbord
from noon - 2 a.m. Closed Sundays. All cards.
32 SHANGHAI JUNK (442 Main, tel: 683-9938)
Chinese food, Rhythm & Blues in the heart
of Chinatown, nightly floorshows.
33 NEW DELHI CABARET (544 Main, tel: 682-9616)
Twice-nightly floorshow. Dancing till 3 a.m.
Curry dishes.
63 PENTHOUSE (1019 Seymour, tel: 683-2111)
Delicious Italian food, steaks. Dancing 8 p.m. to
4 a.m. Cover charge. Exotic dancers. D., A.X., B.
21 THE CAVE (626 Hornby, tel: 683-3677) Lavish
floorshow, top-line talent. Dinner from 7 p.m.,
dancing till 2 a.m. Closed Sundays.
65 TORCH CABARET (1129 Howe, tel: 682-9630)
Dining, dancing, floorshow from 10 p.m. to
6 a.m. Closed Sunday, Monday.
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MUSEUMS AND GALLERIES
9 VANCOUVER ART GALLERY (1145 W. Georgia)
Fine permanent collection of paintings, (Emily
6arr), sculpture, Indian works. Top flight current
exhibits. Shop. Open Mon.-Sat. 10-5, Wed. & Fri.
10-10, Sun. 2-5 p.m. Admission charge.
38 BRITISH COLUMBIA BUILDING (Exhibition
Park) Permanent display relating to Province.
Ljpsett Indian Collection (open daily 11 -
5 p.m., admission free) shows tribal relics,
art, costumes. Dogwood Cafeteria open 9 -
5 p.m.
36 OLD HASTINGS MILL (Alma) One of the few
buildings to survive the 1886 fire. Now houses
relics of early Vancouver.
78 VANCOUVER PUBLIC LIBRARY (Burrard at
Robson) One of the finest and most modern
in Canada.
10 WAX MUSEUM (Hornby and W. Georgia)
Duplicates of originals to be found in
Madame Tussaud's in London, England.
Off map...
CENTENNIAL MUSEUM (1100 Chesnut St., tel:
736-4431) Human & Natural history of N.W.
coast. Also MARITIME MUSEUM. Historical
maritime items, ship models, R.C.M.P. ship
St. Roch in dry dock. Also H. R. MACMILLAN
PLANETARIUM. All 3 have special shows. Phone
for schedule & times. Various admission
charges. 19 STANLEY PARK
World-famous 1,000-acre retreat in the heart of downtown Vancouver, between the Burrard Inlet and English
Bay. Following the one-way Marine Drive from Georgia
St. entrance to English Bay exit, you'll see:
Lost Lagoon with illuminations, resident population of
mallards and swans; Coal Harbour, Vancouver Rowing
Club, Royal Vancouver Yacht Club and HMCS "Discovery", naval establishment on Deadman's Island;
Nine O'clock Gun, fired every night; Brockton Point
with lookout, lighthouse, cricket pitches; Chehalis
Monument, "Empress of Japan" Figurehead from the
old CP Steamship; Lumbermen's Arch of cedar logs;
Canadian-Japanese War Memorial; Seawater pool;
Indian Totem Poles; Prospect Point and magnificent
totem; Siwash Rock; Third Beach and the Pauline
Johnson Memorial; Ferguson Point, and year-round
restaurant; Second Beach and bathing pool; Seven
Sisters, giant cedars; Zoo and Aquarium in beautiful
setting; Malkin Bowl, open-air theatre Dining Pavillion,
Picnic Grounds, Rockeries, Rose Garden, Shakespeare's Garden and the fabulous imported water
lilies on Beaver Lake. Also bridle trails, footpaths,
bowling greens, putting and miniature golf course,
public tennis courts.
73 ST. ANDREW'S WESLEY (1012 Nelson) United
Church of Canada. Services 11 a.m., 7.30 p.m.
Sunday.
15 CHRIST   CHURCH    CATHEDRAL    (Georgia   at
Burrard) Anglican. Sunday services at 8, 9.30,
11 a.m., 7.30 p.m. Weekdays at 12.10 p.m.
Tues.; 7.30, 11 a.m. Thurs.
39 HOLY   ROSARY   CATHEDRAL   (646   Richards)
Roman Catholic. Masses Sunday at 6, 8, 9, 10,
11 a.m., 12.15, 5 and (folk mass) 8 p.m. Daily at
7.15 a.m., 12.10, 5.10 p.m.
72 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH (969 Burrard) Church
School 10 a.m., services 11 a.m., 7.30 p.m.
Sundays. Prayer Meeting 8 p.m. Wed.
1 FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST, SCIENTIST (1160 W.
Georgia)   Reading   Room   at  832   Dunsmuir.
Sundays at 11 a.m., 7.30 p.m.
71 CENTRAL PRESBYTERIAN (1100 Thurlow) Sunday
at 11 a.m.
68 SYNAGOGUE SCHARA TZEDECK CONGREGATION
(3476 Oak) Daily prayers morning and evening.
English sermon.
Stores open weekdays 9 a.m., close between 5
and 6 p.m. Many stay open once a week till 9 p.m. Main shopping area around Granville,
W. Georgia, W. Hastings Sts. — and Chinatown
(the next best thing to Hong Kong!) along
E. Pender.
Prices slightly lower than Eastern Canada or
USA. NOTE: Provincial Tax of 5% is added to
all purchases except food. Price shown in store
is exclusive of tax.
Very good buys in Vancouver: Imported Oriental
silks, bamboowork, china, embroidery, ornaments;
sportswear, leather goods, woollens, Indian handicrafts, furs
If you shop with abandon (and most people do)
ask about CANADIAN PACIFIC low-cost cargo
rates and save on excess baggage charges,
DEPARTMENT STORES
48 HUDSON'S BAY COMPANY (Granville at Georgia)
35 WOODWARD'S (101 W. Hastings)
34 EATON'S (515 W. Hastings)
SPECIALTY STORES
56 THE LONDON SHOP (801 W. Georgia, and the
Bayshore   Inn)   Imported  woollens,  silks  for
ladies.
23 PARK LANE (515 Howe) Antiques, objets d'art.
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41 ELYSEE   FABRICS   (682   Seymour)   Exclusive
European imports.
16 LANDO'S   (850   Granville)   Furs,   Indian   and
Eskimo curios. All cards.
30 HOBBYTOWNE (578  Seymour,   tel:   684-1343)
Hobbies, handicrafts, gifts, toys.
53 HENRY BIRKS (710 Granville) Jewellery, silver,
china, antiques.
28 JERMAINE'S (600 Granville) Ladies' fashions,
furs.
54 EDWARD CHAPMAN (777 W. Georgia) British
woollens, ladies' wear. Men's wear at 633
Granville.
24 CAMILLE (762  Granville)  Millinery.
75 GOVERNMENT LIQUOR STORES (829 W. Pender
and  822   Hornby)  Open   10  a.m.  -  2  a.m.
weekdays, to  11.30 p.m. Saturdays.  Nobody
under 21 allowed to buy.
For beautiful Oriental imports, visit:
27 CHINA TEMPLE (585 Granville)
29 PAGODA SHOP (601 W. Pender at Seymour,
tel: 684-4735) A.X., B. Linens, orient handicrafts. Will ship.
80 GINZA (1045 Robson)
... and  the  many fascinating  stores  along
E. Pender. 23 SIGHTS TO SEE IN VANCOUVER
For   more   details,   apply   Vancouver   Visitors
Bureau   (p.   31).   For   means   of   transportation,
see pages 27-28.
50 QUEEN ELIZABETH PARK (at Little Mountain)
Panoramic view of city and harbour. Arboretum, open-air film shows in summer.
38 EXHIBITION PARK (E. Hastings) Vast complex
of gardens, sports arena, amusement park;
site of annual Pacific National Exhibition, late
August.
69 UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA (Point
Grey) Magnificent campus with neo-Gothic
buildings; Empire Pool, War Memorial Gymnasium, Nitobe Memorial Gardens.
Cross  over  Lions   Gate   Bridge   to   the   NORTH
SHORE  and  visit...
7 CAPILANO CANYON with its awe-inspiring falls
and suspension bridge.
8 CROUSE MOUNTAIN Take the Skyride to the
top and admire the city lights. Dine in style
(see RESTAURANTS).
Many  excellent city  tours  can  be  taken. See
page 32.
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THEATRES, MOVIES, CONCERT HALLS:
43 QUEEN ELIZABETH THEATRE (249 W. Georgia)
has Canada's largest stage, most modern
lighting and sound equipment. Home of Vancouver Opera & Symphony. Year-round programme of the best in drama, opera, ballet,
music by Canadian and visiting companies.
Seats from $1.75 at box office, Hudson's Bay,
(downtown).
40 QUEEN ELIZABETH PLAYHOUSE — part of the
Q.E. Theatre complex. See local papers for
current programmes.
Among the many movie houses in Vancouver are:
61 ODEON (881 Granville, tel: 682-7468) A.X.
52 STRAND   (600   W.   Georgia)   Reserved   seats
matinees.
51 COLONIAL (603 Granville)
62 STUDIO (919 Granville, tel: 683-1511) for
foreign films. A.X.
57 CAPITOL (820 Granville)
58 ORPHEUM (884 Granville)
60 VOGUE (918 Granville)
66 STANLEY (2750 Granville)
25 SPORTS
This is a sportsman's paradise! Ask Visitors Bureau for
advice on rental of equipment, information on special
events and all details. In Vancouver you can ...
Ski:  On   Mts.   Seymour,  Grouse,   Hollyburn  from
November-April.
Sail: All round the coastline and islands. Vancouver
Rowing Club
Swim: At English Bay, Kitsilano, Second Beach, Stanley
Park, Spanish Banks, Locarno, Jericho Beach.
Ride: In Stanley Park.
Fish: For B.C. Salmon, trout. Apply for non-resident
licence at B.C. Travel Bureau (p. 30). At Horseshoe Bay,
phone Sewell's (921-7878) for charter fishing, boat
rental, etc.
Bowl: Lawn bowling in Stanley Park. Apply Sports
Pavilion.
Golf: All year 'round at Fraser View, Gleneagles,
Langara, McCleery and University courses; also
Stanley Park.
Play Tennis: All year 'round on Stanley Park's fine
public courts.
Go Horse Racing: At Exhibition Park (April to mid-
September) and Sandown Park in Victoria.
You can watch ...
Hockey:Oct.-April at Exhibition Park, Kerrisdale Arena.
Baseball: May-September at Capilano Stadium.
Soccer: Oct.-April at Callister Park.
Stock Car Racing at nearby Haney.
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Lacrosse: April-September at Kerrisdale Arena.
Canadian Football: August-November, see the B.C.
Lions in action at Empire Stadium.
Sports Car Racing at Westwood Circuit in Coquitlam.
TRAVEL IN AND AROUND VANCOUVER
By Car: Rent from agencies p. 31 Required driver's
licence, BC Motor Vehicle Liability Insurance
card (through your insurance agent). Drive on
right. Highways, city roads excellent; secondary
roads may be rough. Downtown parking tiresome.
Advisable to use parking lot; illegally parked cars
may be impounded during rush hours.
By Bus: Excellent city service, with transfer
system. Board at front,  alight through rear door.
By Taxi: Plenty of cabs to be hailed or phoned
(681-3311).     •
By Coach: Comfortable and reasonable; see p. 32.
By Ferry: Canadian Pacific (p. 31) service:
Vancouver-Nanaimo with thru coach to Victoria.
B.C. Coast Ferries (phone 683-4481) Vancouver-
27 Peace Arch Park; on to BELLINGHAM, Wash. (52) and
SEATTLE (145) along the scenic coastal road. Wherever
you go, take your camera with you!
GENERAL  INFORMATION
Public   Holidays:   Jan.   1,   Good   Friday,   Easter
Monday, Victoria Day (May), Dominion Day (July),
Labour Day (Sept.), Thanksgiving Day (Oct.), Nov.
11, Dec. 25, 26.
Police:  Vancouver:  Navy  blue  uniform,   peaked
cap,   silver  badge.   Federal:   RCMP   "Mounties"
wear khaki, or ceremonial dress of scarlet jacket,
navy breeches.
Medical  Services:   Excellent.
Electricity: 110 volts AC.
Laundry,   Cleaning:   Excellent   service   through
hotel; quick, reasonable.
Postage: Stamps from PO, hotel, news-stand, drug-
store.Street mailboxes bright red with coat of arms
on front. Main P.O. (See p. 32).
Phone: Automatic, highly efficient; long-distance
dialing to many Canadian and US cities.
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Cables,   Telegrams:   Through   Canadian   Pacific
Telegraphs (see p. 32).
Papers.- Vancouver Province (morning) and Sun
(evening). No local Sunday papers. Airmail
editions of British papers 3 days after publication. Major hotels have NY papers.
Water: Excellent for drinking everywhere in
Province.
USEFUL ADDRESSES
C.P. AIR
1004 W. Georgia Tel: 682-1411
C.P. RAIL FERRY
& ALASKA SERVICE
Granville at Cordova         Tel- 681-2212
U.K. TRADE COMMISSIONER
602 W. Hastings Tel: 681-8381
U.S. CONSULATE 1030 W. Georgia... Tel: 685-4311
VANCOUVER VISITORS
& CONVENTION BUREAU
650   Burrard Tel: 682-2222
B.C. INFORMATION CENTER
652   Burrard Tel: 681-5177
TILDEN RENT-A-CAR 745 Burrard....   Tel- 685-8355
BUDGET RENT-A-CAR
1058 Alberni St. (D., A.X., B Tel: 685-0536
THOMAS COOK & SON
563  Granville Tel: 684-1277
31 '845 Burrard ^°.". Tel: 682-4433
SRAY LINE TOURS 150 Dunsmuir Tel: 681-6381
1148 W. Georgia Tel: 683-6565
404 Hornby Tel: 682-2138
630  Hamilton C. Tel: 683-3255
685 W. Hastings Tel: 684-0111
3ANK OF MONTREAL 500 Granville ...Tel: 681-1241
1001 W. Pender Tel: 666-1545
MAIN POST OFFICE 349 W. Georgia .Tel: 666-3531
925 W. Georgia Tel: 685-9231
LEGRAMS (CP Telegraphs) Tel: 681-4231
These Mini-Guides are prepared from current information available, to add to the pleasure of your visit to
the cities serviced by Canadian Pacific Airlines.
Although every attempt is made at accuracy, some
changes in prices, addresses, phone numbers, etc.
are unavoidable.
Reproduction rights to Mini-Guides are the copyright
property of J. H. Blandford. Montreal, Que.
© 25M/12/69 845  Burrard Tel: 682-4433
IRAY LINE TOURS 150 Dunsmuir Tel: 681-6381
1148 W. Georgia Tel: 683-6565
404 Hornby Tel: 682-2138
630 Hamilton L. Tel: 683-3255
685 W. Hastings Tel: 684-0111
BANK OF MONTREAL 500 Granville...Tel: 681-1241
" 1001 W. Pender Tel: 666-1545
MAIN POST OFFICE 349 W. Georgia .Tel: 666-3531
925 W. Georgia Tel: 685-9231
TELEGRAMS (CP Telegraphs) Tel: 681-4231
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These Mini-Guides are prepared from current information available, to add to the pleasure of your visit to
the cities serviced by Canadian Pacific Airlines.
Although every attempt is made at accuracy, some
changes in prices, addresses, phone numbers, etc.
are unavoidable.
Reproduction rights to Mini-Guides are the copyright
property of J. H. Blandford. Montreal, Que.
© 25M/12/69 HOLIDAY? You pick the place.
A CP Air ticket can take you anywhere you want to go - across
Canada or around the world. For
your next trip - on vacation or
business - ask any travel agent
to book you CP Air. Or call us.
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