As Vancouverites know and visitors for the 2010 Olympics will discover, English Bay is one of the most popular areas in the city to enjoy outdoor activities all year-round. A summer afternoon will find a diverse selection of rollerbladers, cyclists, sunbathers or people just strolling, delighting in Vancouver's stunning scenery. See our walking tour of the West End.
Along with a list of shops and services, we offer tips from local experts to help your fun be healthier and better organised. See our links below for fitness, products, and general advice on planning your outdoor activities.
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Inline Skating instructor and patrol
co-founder Lorne Milne provides tips for inline skating,
snowboarding and snowblading in Vancouver. Visit his page to read some of his informative
articles about blading, or snowboarding, or the new combined sport snowblading.
Guest correspondent Matt Fieldwalker
explains how Vitamin E reduces the chance of a heart attack
and sheds some light on the benefits of massage in Heart Smart.
Check out Cycling tips by Lynne Mutrie, Director of CycleSmart plus racer, triathlete and National cycling instructor - she knows her stuff!!
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Visit the West
End Community Centre web site. This vibrant centre with loads
of exciting courses (including sports and fitness), located
in the heart of Denman Street, has something for everyone.
Stanley Park - North America's third
largest in-city park sports over 1000 acres of forest, beaches,
cycling/hiking paths, monuments, lawnbowling, and tennis.
Route Map - This will help cyclists,
pedestrians and bladers find their way around the areas network
of paths on the famous 'seawall' and through Stanley Park.
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