Windsurfing

Windsurfing is not allowed at the mouth of False Creek near Granville Island, but you can bring a board to Jericho and English Bay beaches or rent one there. Equipment sales, rentals (including wet suits), and instruction can be found at Windsure Windsurfing School, 1300 Discovery St., at Jericho Beach (tel. 604/224-0615; www.windsure.com). Rentals start at about C$18 (US$15/£8) per hour, wet suit and life jacket included.