Rental of in-line skates (as well as mountain bikes, kids' bikes and baby joggers) close to Stanley Park.

Of course, we're not talking British footie - or real American Football for that matter. BC Lions is Vancouver's team in the Canadian Football League, with...

It's demanding but addictive and classes take place throughout the day. Be sure to leave yourself a bit of time afterwards to cool down.

It's demanding but addictive and classes take place throughout the day. Be sure to leave yourself a bit of time afterwards to cool down.

To speed off in a rented Campion 565, you'll need to be over 21, show a valid driver's license and have some previous boating experience. They'll give you...

Excellent indoor climbing gym with over 1,100 sq m (12,000 sq ft) of 12m (40ft) vertical surfaces. Cliffhanger is also an ideal place for your budding...

For longer charters and bigger boats, Cooper is a good stop. If you're not confident about sailing, you can also rent a skipper (from $350 a day).

With Cypress comes a view of the Lions (two landmark Vancouver peaks) from the Sky chair, or of Mount Baker, Bowen Island and the city from the Panorama...

Cypress Mountain is the largest on the North Shore. That leaves plenty of room on its flanks for a mountain bike park and some serious trails. Although...

Extensive range of diving equipment available to buy or hire, plus courses.

Ecomarine Paddlesport Centres offers kayak rentals at its three easily reached access points. Instruction available.

Obviously named by a homesick Scot, the Gleneagles course is one of the oldest in the city and worth the trip out to West Vancouver for the backdrop of...

Grouse Mountain is easily accessible, a 25-minute drive over the Lions Gate Bridge from the city centre, or a short bus ride from Lonsdale Quay. There's a...