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Canterbury Earthquake National Memorial

Dedicated to those who died or were injured in the 22 February 2011 earthquake. It is beside the Avon River, immediately downstream from Montreal St and upstream from Rhododendron Island in the Avon.

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St Michael and All Angels Church
This wooden Anglican church dating from 1872 suffered only minor quake damage (it was closed for three months). It has an unusual separate bell tower.
Services Sun 8AM, 10AM, 7PM; Mon-Fri 9AM; and for viewing at other times
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Antigua Boatsheds
Boat hire from historic British boatsheds for a hands-on water experience.
Daily; summer 9:30AM-5:30PM, winter 9:30AM-5PM$12/hr canoe, $25/half-hr rowboat, $25/half-hr paddle boat
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Aha Wildlife Bakery
Wildlife themed bakery shop - bakes delicious animal-shaped bread and cookies fresh on the market. Try a kiwi, have a whale - and enjoy the artwork on the walls!
Daily 7AM-6PM$10
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Punting on the Avon
Punts depart from Antigua Boatsheds (see above). Glide down the river in Cambridge University style with a uniformed boatsman. An additional route departure at Worcester Bridge is available in summer. There is a $5 discount when buying together with Tram one day pass.
Summer 9AM-5PM, winter 9:30AM-4PMAdult $42, child $30 (5–15 years), family $129 (2 adults and up to 3 children), 30% off for Tram & Gondola Annual Pass holders