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Published: Sunday, Jan. 31, 2010 12:00 a.m. MST
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Here are places to go and see in Vancouver, British Columbia. Prices are quoted in Canadian dollars; American rates vary daily but are in the same ballpark. Taxes not included. Most locations suggest using a credit card to get the best and most current exchange rate.

Renting bicycles for Stanley Park excursions: Vendors can be found along Denman Street. Prices begin at $5 an hour. Helmets also available.

There are also horse-drawn tours available for $26.99 per adult. Call 1-604-681-5115 for more information and departure locations.

University of British Columbia Museum of Anthropology, 6393 N.W. Marine Drive, Point Grey Cliffs, 1-604-822-5087, www.moa.ubc.ca, for details and seasonal schedule.

Hours: Vary by season. Jan. 25-Oct. 11: Daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Tuesday until 9 p.m.

Admission: $14 for adults; $12 for students and senior citizens ages 65 and older; family pass is $35; children 6 and under are free.

Capilano Suspension Bridge, 3735 Capilano Road, North Vancouver, 1-604-985-7474; HREF="http://www.capbridge.com." www.capbridge.com." TARGET="_blank">TARGET="_blank">www.capbridge.com.

Hours: Open every day except Christmas. Winter hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Hours vary by season.

Admission: $26.95 for adults; $24.95 for ages 65 and older; $20.75 for students; $15.65 for ages 13-16; $8.30 for ages 6-12.

Grouse Mountain Skyride, 6400 Nancy Greene Way, North Vancouver, 1-604-980-9311; www.grousemountain.com.

Hours: Skyride departs every 15 minutes between 9 a.m.-10 p.m., seven days a week.

Admission: $37.95 for adults ; $35.95 for ages 65 and older; $22.95 for ages 13-18 years; $13.95 for ages 5-12; 4 and under free.

Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden, 578 Carrall St., Chinatown, 1-604-662-3207; www.vancouverchinesegarden.com.

Admission (includes guided tour and tea): $10 for adults; $9 for ages 65 and older; $8/students with ID; children under 5 are free.

Hours: Vary by season. Winter hours (through April 30): 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Closed Monday.

Distributed by Scripps Howard News Service.

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