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False Creek Walking Tour
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This self-guided walking tour takes you along the north side of
False Creek ,
which is really a small inlet that borders the southern edge of the
Downtown Vancouver
peninsula and opens into
English Bay. The tour focuses on the evolution of the lands surrounding
False Creek from industrial area to a waterfront promenade skirting residential
neighbourhoods rich in parks, community centres, public art and water access.
The tour starts at the southern tip of
Hornby Street. |
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•Walk north on Hornby Street to Seabreeze Walk.
•Turn right (east) following the walkway under the Granville Street Bridge.
•Turn left (north) onto Granville Street (under the bridge), and walk up to
Beach Avenue.
•Turn right (east) onto Beach Avenue, and proceed to George Wainborn Park.
•Continue east on Beach Cresent to David Lam Park and the waterfront walkway.
•Turn left and follow the waterfront to Elise Roy Elementary School, on the east
side of David Lam Park.
•Walk along the path beside the school to Drake Street.
•Cross at the crosswalk and walk toward the entrance of the Roundhouse Community
Centre.
•Follow the path northeast to Davie Street and the “Heritage Yard.”
•Turn right (south) and walk down Davie Street towards the water, ending under
the sculpture. |
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