{"id":1658,"date":"2014-08-08T10:11:38","date_gmt":"2014-08-08T09:11:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.lsi.edu\/?p=1658"},"modified":"2018-04-17T16:47:31","modified_gmt":"2018-04-17T15:47:31","slug":"august-feature-destination-lsi-vancouver","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.lsi.edu\/index.php\/2014\/08\/august-feature-destination-lsi-vancouver\/","title":{"rendered":"August Feature Destination – LSI Vancouver"},"content":{"rendered":"

Last week students at LSI Vancouver<\/a> decided to visit one of the most popular parks in Vancouver, Queen Elizabeth Park. Students had a chance to check out one of the best views in the city from Queen Elizabeth Park! Next they went inside the Bloedel Conservatory to visit with some noisy parrots and enjoy the beautiful plants and flowers. It\u2019s totally worth the $5 entrance fee! Later, some of them decided to end the day with some delicious beers from around the world. We thought it would be a perfect opportunity to provide you with a bit more information about these activities in Vancouver!<\/p>\n

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LSI Vancouver students enjoying the view from Queen Elizabeth Park<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Queen Elizabeth Park:<\/strong>Queen Elizabeth Park, Vancouver\u2019s horticultural jewel, is a major draw for floral display enthusiasts and view-seekers, and as a popular backdrop for wedding photos. At 152 metres above sea level, it\u2019s the highest point in Vancouver and makes for spectacular views of the park, city, and mountains on the North Shore. The 52-hectare park is home to the stunning Bloedel Conservatory. There is also a gorgeously landscaped quarry garden, the arboretum with its collection of exotic and native trees, sculptures including one by internationally renowned artist Henry Moore, and diverse recreational offerings such as tennis, lawn bowling and pitch & putt. The park is also the perfect setting for fine dining at Seasons in the Park, a picnic\u00a0or stargazing!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Students enjoying the tropical plants in Bloedel Conservatory<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Bloedel Conservatory:<\/strong>Experience the colours and scents of the tropics year-round! Bloedel Conservatory is a domed lush paradise located in Queen Elizabeth Park atop the City of Vancouver\u2019s highest point.\u00a0More than\u00a0200 free-flying exotic birds, 500 exotic plants and flowers\u00a0thrive within its temperature-controlled environment. Constructed through a very generous donation from Prentice Bloedel, Bloedel was dedicated at its opening in 1969 \u201cto a better appreciation and understanding of the world of plants.” Designated as a\u00a0heritage building, it\u00a0is jointly operated by Vancouver Park Board and the VanDusen Botanical Garden Association. Together, these partners also operate VanDusen Botanical Garden.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Students at Biercraft Restaurant sampling the specialities<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Biercraft Restaurant:<\/strong>With 2 locations, Biercraft is a restaurant with an extensive list of over 120 Belgian and Craft beers, local cask beer and a regionally inspired menu of tapas and bistro food. Using local producers and suppliers whenever possible, Biercraft uses the freshest ingredients and supports the local economy.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Craft-beer is growing as an industry in Vancouver<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Vancouver\u2019s booming craft-beer industry:<\/strong>Over the past several years, Vancouver has seen a shift in consumption from imported to the less expensive domestic beers and a move away from the brand name beers to beers made by microbreweries. Many microbreweries use the crystal-clear waters of the Rocky Mountains and the rich ingredients produced by BC\u2019s mild climate, including hops, barley, honey, yeast, raspberries, cherries and other season fruits which results in fresh-tasting beer with more complex flavors.<\/p>\n

The best way to sample Vancouver\u2019s locally brewed beers is to visit the many brewpubs around the city.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

We’d love the opportunity to introduce you to some more wonderful places in Vancouver – come study with us at LSI Vancouver<\/a>!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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