Prices are in Canadian dollars. Exchange rates fluctuate but at press time were $1.12 Canadian to $1 U.S.
Vancouver Olympics venues and information can be found at www.vancouver2010.com.
For information on skating at the Richmond Oval, visit richmondoval.ca./
Information on the Whistler Sliding Centre is available at www.whistlerslidingcentre.com.
Victorian Hotel, 514 Homer St., 604-681-6369, www.victorianhotel.ca; rates start at $89 with hall bath, $139 with private bath.
Vancouver Art Gallery, 750 Hornby St., 604-662-4719, www.vanartgallery.bc.ca. Adult admission $20.50; seniors $16; students $15; children 5 to 12, $7; 4 and younger free.
Capilano Suspension Bridge, 3735 Capilano Road, 604-985-7474, www.capbridge.com. Adult admission $29.95; seniors $27.95; students $23.75; youth 13-16, $18.75; children 6-12, $10; younger than 6 free.
Grouse Mountain, 6400 Nancy Greene Way, 604-984-0661. For information on zip-lining, gondola rides and other activities, visit www.grousemountain.com.
Bard on the Beach runs through Sept. 26. For ticket pricing and other information, visit www.bardonthebeach.org.
For more information on Vancouver, visit www.tourismvancouver.com or call a travel agent.
Helen Anders writes for the Austin American-Statesman. E-mail: handers(at)statesman.com.