[AG-TECH] AG-Retreat tourist adventures

[Brian Corrie]

Hi Jason,

Lots to see and do around Vancouver, depending on your preferences...

Lots of great hiking in the area (along the coast, to the tops of the 
local mountains), cycling, kayaking, etc. If you are a fitness buff, I 
would recommend the Grouse Grind (nature's stairmaster), a relatively 
steep hour long climb to the top of Grouse Mountain just outside of the 
city. Stunning views from the top and a nice Gondola ride down 8-) A 
couple of photos from a ski trip to Grouse Mountain a month or so ago 
from the top of Grouse Mountain can be found here...

http://www.sfu.ca/~bcorrie/PhotoSites/Skiing/content/P1000410_large.html
http://www.sfu.ca/~bcorrie/PhotoSites/Skiing/content/P1000428_large.html

The drive up to Whistler is worth while (about 90 minutes) with lots of 
scenic stops on the way. You can do all sorts of outdoor activities 
there as well, including zip trekking, mountain biking, golfing.

Stanley Park is a must see if you want a peaceful walk along the ocean 
(or an inline skate or bike ride). Of course there are the usual 
museums, aquarium, science centre, etc.

Depending on when things happen, I would be happy to be a tour guide and 
provide some transportation... I am unfortunately busy the Saturday 
following the retreat.

Let me know what people suggest and we can go from there.

Cheers,

Brian

Jason Bell wrote:
> Dear Colleagues
> 
> This is a quick email to enquire if anyone is attending the AG-Retreat
> and whether you have any "tourist" adventures planned.
> 
> I have never been to Vancouver, nor Canada before, and was wondering
> what sort of things there are to experience and explore.
> 
> I would be happy create or join a group to do some tourist adventures.
> 
> Feel free to contact me personally.
> 
> Thanks,
> Jason.
> 
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> Jason Bell, B.I.T.
> B. Info. Tech. (Honours) Student
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> Network Engineer
> Information Technology Division
> Central Queensland University
> 
> High Performance Computing Support Officer
> Central Queensland University
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> E-mail : j.bell at cqu.edu.au
> Phone : 07 4930 9229
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