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Slide shows about outdoor activities in Canada and around the world at Mountain Equipment Co-op (www.mec.ca).

Slide Shows about kayaking activities locally and around the world at Ecomarine (www.ecomarine.com) on Granville Island, monthly from January - July. Also go to their free kayak try out day at Jerico in July, and try paddling 20 different types of kayaks.

Water Parks for kids at False Creek Community Centre, Stanley Park and other Parks Board venues (www.city.vancouver.bc.ca/Parks/events/events.htm).

Go to the Stanley Park Bike Fetival in June and try out the races for kids or one of the guided trail rides (www.stanleyparkbikefest.ca).

Watch the Tour de Gastown (www.tourdegastown.com).

Watch The Kite Festival at Vanier Park in July, and make your own kite to fly (www.bcka.bc.ca/Events/PacRim.htm).]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/6561 Rollerblading by the seawall at sunset http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/6458 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/6458 Cricket at Brockton Point http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/2930 Don Bradman said it best about Brockton Point ground: "In my opinion, the Brockton Point ground is the prettiest upon which it has been my pleasure to play. It is a really magnificent setting."

If only all cricket could be played in places like this. Harbour, mountains, forest. Bella, bella, bella. Whites on green. Relax after a day of sightseeing.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/2930