Summer 2012 Leisure Guide, City of White Rock

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Summer excursions cont.

Vancouver Symphony Orchestra in Deer Lake Park

Don’t miss out on this annual tradition. Enjoy a picnic dinner in beautiful Deer Lake Park as the VSO entertains you with classical favourites. Includes admission, picnic dinner. 23022 Sunday July 15 $48/M$43 Depart 4:30pm Return 10:30pm approx.

Shawnigan Lake & Saanich with Joy Brown u u

Enjoy a scenic walk around beautiful Shawnigan Lake plus a visit to one of the Island’s most talented glass blowers. In Saanich, visit many specialty shops plus Mattick’s Tea room. Includes tours, lunch and afternoon tea. 23035 Monday July 16 $131/M$126 Depart 7:20am Return 7:30pm approx.

Minter Gardens/Hofstede’s Country Barn

Explore Minter Gardens, a kaleidescope of colour, a place of serene beauty, and a gardener’s source of inspiration. A delicious homemade lunch will follow at Hofstede’s Country Barn and includes time to explore the deli, bakery and market. Includes admissions, not lunch. 23075 Thursday July 19 $47/M$42 Depart 8:00am Return 4:30pm approx.

Bard on the Beach-The Taming of the Shrew Enjoy one of Shakespeare’s greatest comedies. The Taming of the Shrew is the ultimate battle of the sexes. Lunch stop on W4th Ave. Includes admission, not lunch. 22996 Sunday July 22 $68/M$63 Depart 9:50am Return 5:00pm approx.

Othello Tunnels/Hope Historic Tour

Begin the day in picturesque Hope for a tour of the iconic chainsaw carvings and the Christ Church National Historic Site. After lunch, take a walk through the historic and scenic Othello tunnels. Includes tours, not lunch. 23057 Tuesday July 24 $30/M$25 Depart 7:40am Return 6:00pm approx.

Theatre Under the Stars-Titanic

One hundred years ago, the Titanic set sail on its maiden voyage across the Atlantic never to arrive. Tragedy is transmuted into a riveting and uplifting work of musical theatre. Dinner in Stanley Park. Includes admission, not dinner. 23020 Thursday July 26 $83/M$78 Depart 5:10pm Return 11:00pm approx.

Tom Peet

Bowen Island - mini coach u u

Tom loves to see faces

Join an historian and local resident for a guided tour of the Island’s landmarks and history. Explore the quiet side of Bowen Island at Killarney Lake and have free time to explore the Village and Artisan Square. Includes guided tour, lunch. 22998 Tuesday July 31 $133/M$128 Depart 7:20am Return 6:00pm approx.

Dr. Sun Yat Sen Classical Chinese Gardens/ Historic Gastown

–Volunteer Driver

light up when he arrives to pick up local seniors for their outings in the community bus he helped fundraise for.

Enjoy one of the most breathtaking city gardens in the world as you journey back in time to 15th Century China. After lunch in Chinatown explore the unique shops and attractions of historic Gastown. Includes guided tour, lunch. 23068 Thursday August 2 $66/M$61 Depart 8:50am Return 5:30pm approx.

From home pickups

Grouse Mountain

over 30 other trips last

Treat yourself to the breathtaking views of Vancouver, plus the Theater in the Sky Show, Wildlife Refuge, Lumberjack Show, Birds in Motion Demonstration and more. Lunch will be at Altitudes Bistro. Includes admission, not lunch. 23031 Tuesday August 7 $80/M$75 Depart 8:40am Return 5:00pm approx.

Cowichan Valley Heritage Farm & Winery Tour - mini coach u u

Take a tasty tour to the Cowichan Valley. Visit Fairburn Farms, scenic Cowichan Bay, Merridale Estate Cidery and Venturi Schulze winery and vinegary. Includes tours, lunch. 23045 Wednesday August 8 $147/M$142 Depart 07:10am Return 9:30pm approx.

Summer 2012 Leisure Guide • White Rock Leisure Services

for the weekly Fresh & Lively luncheons at Kent Street to excursions to the Squamish eagles and

summer, these folks get the royal treatment from Tom and his team of five volunteer drivers. Even the youngsters enjoy his cutup humour on the way to adventures at the PNE or Science World.

visit http://webreg.whiterockcity.ca to register

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