Wayfarer Seeing Seattle By Michael Badejo
The busy skyline of Seattle punctuated by the Space Needle in the foreground and Mt. Rainier on the horizon.
ral surrounding, Seattle embodies the phrase “the best of both worlds.” No trip is complete, of course, without
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a venture to the Space Needle. But what else is there to see in the Emerald City? Adventure is abundant
Te variation in terrain and landscape
ou don’t have to go to the top of the Space Nee- dle to get the notion that Seattle is a special city. From one of the world’s greatest skylines to a vibrant, yet peaceful and natu-
Te pervasive yet calming presence of Mount Rainier is How to get there
alone is enough to enchant. Te graceful flow of the Puget Sound surrounds an iconic skyline for North America and one of the most memorable in the world.
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Flights are available on Air Canada, Delta and United via Calgary, Vancouver, Toronto and Montreal.
as consistent in view as it is in the back of your mind. Te behemoth is not necessarily a gentle giant — it’s tech- nically an active volcano — but its presence is a staple in Washington state, adding its own co- lour to the backdrop of sea and land. Tat fact does not stop the successful and exhilarating expedition for visitors and Seattleites alike. Tere are ventures that are a little more re-
laxing, as well. For something more sedate, the ferry to Victoria is great, as is a water taxi
from the eastern part of Seattle to the west. As one of the most active-transport friendly cities on the continent, Seattle is home to routes that are lush with plant life, nature trails and parks. A
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