Boat Show

A colleague gave us complimentary tickets to the Vancouver International Boat Show which was on this week at 2 venues - BC Place Stadium downtown, and Granville Island.

To avoid traffic and parking hassles, we parked in English Bay near the aquatic centre and caught the little aqua-ferry to Granville Island. Chris and I were the only passengers on the little 2 minute ride.

Once at Granville Island we wandered the marina to view the oh so pricey yachts.

And Chris had a go at the helm of one of the nicer ones on display.

Before catching the shuttle bus to BC Place, we had a wander around Granville Market and bought some breakfast bread to snack on. It was fun to see all the fresh produce and fish we don't get to see on Bowen.

We were the only 2 on the shuttle bus to the indoor event. It was like having a personal chauffeur! The stadium was packed with vendors on one level and more boats on another.

From the stadium we shuttled back to Granville Island and had a bite to eat at the Sandbar, courtesy of a gift card I had for the restaurant.

Chris had an awesome sandwich of fresh shrimp, dungeonous crab, bacon and guacamole, while I had a yummy caesar salad.

From there the trip was in reverse and we headed back to the car in English Bay and home. All in all, a day with no complaints.