Affordable and fun are even better when they’re together. These five local activities leave lasting memories (and won’t break the bank).
Paddle Boarding
For the love child of surfing and canoeing, head to Jericho Beach or Deep Cove for this newly popular pastime.
Ecomarine Ocean Kayak Centre; 1500 Discovery St.; 604-689-7575; www.ecomarine.com; From $25/2 hours
Deep Cove Canoe & Kayak; 2156 Banbury Rd.; 604-929.2268; www.deepcovekayak.com; From $15/hour
Hastings Racecourse
Place as little as a toonie on racehorses, then watch them jockey to finish.
Hastings Racecourse; PNE Gate 6 or 9; 604-254-1631; www.hastingspark.com;
From $2
Bowen Island
Take a 20-minute ferry ride from Horseshoe Bay to a place with a very quaint downtown area and natural hidden gems.
6750 Keith Rd. (Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal); 1-888-223-3779; www.bcferries.com; $9.75
Grouse Mountain
Hike up the Grind for free, then pay five dollars for the gondola ride down (the view is priceless).
Grouse Mountain; 6400 Nancy Greene Way; 604-980-9311;www.grousemountain.com; From $5
The Rennie Collection
Take a guided tour of real estate mogul Bob Rennie’s vast contemporary art collection at the restored Wing Sang Building.
The Rennie Collection; 51 E. Pender St.; www.renniecollection.org; Free
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