AeA EM. C. it = WHEN SOMETHING is so overlooked. The North Shore and the Greater Vancouver area are ripe with activities that are perfect for a day-long family trip — but they're often passed by as being too obvious or too uninteresting. : For museum or history buffs, the North Shore Museum and Archives is filled with looks into the past, when the area was young and growing to matu- rity. Perfect for a day trip, the museum is close to Waterfront Park, where just about every weekend passersby can discover a treasure-trove of exciting ac- tivities to pass a leisurely afternoon. Recent Waterfront Park activities included a folk festival — the first one on the North Shore — and open-air band concerts. Coming up at the par!: is a history lesson — with a difference. On Aug. 29, a group of history buffs will dress in period costumes and stage a mock battle complete with armor, jousting and fair maidens. For those interested in a little bit more sedate activ- ity the Act I Scene I theatre group will be hosting a close, its often with activities series of comedy plays at the park Aug. 8 and 9. Slipping across to Vancouver, North Shore residents can get away from it all and take in the sights and sounds of Chinatown — an experience that transports the visitor to another land. Filled with the magic of the Far East, Chinatown is a perfect day trip. Visitors can step into another world, where the clattering sounds, bright colors and exotic flavors cannot be seen anywhere else in the city. Just a short step away from Chinatown is Robson Street, an exciting area of Vancouver packed with tiny boutiques, eateries and cafes. A perfect change of pace from the hectic Chinatown, Robson Street is a perfect spot to stop for a cappuccino and pastry while contemplating where to go next on the day trip. The possibilities are just about endless — from the local North Shore attractions to the sights of Van- couver across the water. Capilano Salmon Hatchery, Ambleside Park, Horseshoe Say and Stanley Park are but a few of the myriad of potential day trips. An exciting day trip is oniy limited by the imagination — the obvious can be as exciting as the unknown. SUPER,NATURAL ——— BRITISH COLLIMBIA, CANADA Whistler. The summer long » celebration. Get away to good times this summer. Whistler's ser sational ¥ Summer Scene isa season long celebration, featuring top-notch street entertainers and musicians performing live throughout the village. Thrill co jugglers. Laugh with clowns. Be moved by the music. Whistler's never been soative...it's a festival of summer fun forthe whole family. So come on up and be part of the high life at Whistler Check your newspaper for Summer Scene's schedule of special events and performers. Whistler is the world-class resort in yourown ‘back yard! 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