Although public tours are not commonplace as they are in LA, visitors can catch a glimpse of show business by driving or walking by the backlots of such bustling studios as North Shore Studios ( formerly Lion Gate Studios ), Bridge Studios, Vancouver Film Studios, Canadian Motion Picture Park and Eagle Creek Studios.

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The winged lion of St Mark is carved into its main gate, commemorating the great sea battle when the Venetians defeated the Turks at Lepanto.

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The lion known as Cous Cous somehow managed to open the gate, said Hadden, who was briefed by investigators.

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