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Vancouver itinerary

Every place in “12 Top Places to Visit in Vancouver, Canada”. Save places in the guide to make this list yours.

  1. 1

    Stanley Park - 400 Hectares of Rainforest in the City

    Stanley Park is a 400-hectare peninsula of old-growth western red cedar, Douglas fir, and hemlock forest surrounded by water on three sides. The 8.8-kilometre Seawall - a paved waterfront path circling the entire park -…

    Address
    Stanley Park, Vancouver, BC V6G 1Z4
    Nearest transit
    Bus 19 from Pender Street; walk from Denman Street (15 min from downtown)
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    Gastown - Vancouver's Oldest Neighbourhood and Steam Clock

    Gastown grew from a single tavern opened by John 'Gassy Jack' Deighton in 1867 and is now Vancouver's most atmospheric neighbourhood. Cobblestone streets lined with restored Victorian buildings house independent…

    Address
    Water Street, Gastown, Vancouver, BC V6B 1B8
    Nearest transit
    Waterfront station (Canada Line / Expo Line), 5-min walk
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    Granville Island - Public Market, Craft Beer, and Art Studios

    Granville Island is a peninsula beneath the Granville Street Bridge that transformed from an industrial site into Vancouver's premier food, art, and entertainment district. The Granville Island Public Market is the…

    Address
    1661 Duranleau Street, Vancouver, BC V6H 3S3
    Nearest transit
    Aquabus from Hornby Street dock (5 min) or Bus 50 from downtown
  4. 4

    Capilano Suspension Bridge Park - Walk Above the Rainforest Canopy

    The Capilano Suspension Bridge stretches 137 metres across the Capilano River canyon, swaying 70 metres above the water. Built in 1889, it is one of Vancouver's oldest tourist attractions and still one of the most…

    Address
    3735 Capilano Road, North Vancouver, BC V7R 4J1
    Nearest transit
    Free shuttle from Canada Place; or SeaBus to Lonsdale Quay + Bus 236
  5. 5

    Grouse Mountain - The Peak of Vancouver

    Grouse Mountain rises 1,231 metres above sea level on Vancouver's North Shore. The Skyride gondola (CAD 69 adult round trip) whisks you to the summit plateau in 8 minutes, where panoramic views extend from downtown…

    Address
    6400 Nancy Greene Way, North Vancouver, BC V7R 4K9
    Nearest transit
    Bus 232 from Lonsdale Quay (SeaBus from Waterfront station)
  6. 6

    Lynn Canyon Park - Free Suspension Bridge and Swimming Holes

    Lynn Canyon Park is the budget-friendly alternative to Capilano, offering a free suspension bridge, hiking trails, waterfalls, and natural swimming holes. The bridge spans 50 metres across Lynn Creek, 50 metres above…

    Address
    3663 Park Road, North Vancouver, BC V7J 3G3
    Nearest transit
    SeaBus to Lonsdale Quay + Bus 228, 40 min total from downtown
  7. 7

    Vancouver Art Gallery - Emily Carr and Contemporary Art

    The Vancouver Art Gallery occupies the former Provincial Courthouse building on Robson Square in the heart of downtown, housing over 12,000 works of art. The permanent collection is anchored by Emily Carr - British…

    Address
    750 Hornby Street, Vancouver, BC V6Z 2H7
    Nearest transit
    Vancouver City Centre station (Canada Line), 3-min walk
  8. 8

    Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden - Tranquility in Chinatown

    The Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden is the first authentic classical Chinese garden built outside of China, opened in 1986 for Expo 86. National Geographic named it the top city garden in the world. Built using…

    Address
    578 Carrall Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 5K2
    Nearest transit
    Stadium-Chinatown station (Expo Line), 5-min walk
  9. 9

    Kitsilano Beach - Mountain Views and Beach Volleyball

    Kitsilano Beach is Vancouver's most popular urban beach, stretching along the south shore of English Bay with direct views of the North Shore mountains, Stanley Park, and the downtown skyline. The beach has a heated…

    Address
    2305 Cornwall Avenue, Vancouver, BC V6K 1B7
    Nearest transit
    Bus 2 or 22 from downtown, 15 min
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    Yaletown - Converted Warehouses and Waterfront Dining

    Yaletown was Vancouver's industrial warehouse district until the late 1990s, when the old brick loading docks were converted into restaurants, brewpubs, and design studios. The neighbourhood sits on the north shore of…

    Address
    1000 Mainland Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 2T4
    Nearest transit
    Yaletown-Roundhouse station (Canada Line), 2-min walk
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    The Lookout at Vancouver Harbour Centre - 360-Degree City Views

    The Lookout sits 131 metres above street level atop the Harbour Centre tower in downtown Vancouver. A 40-second glass elevator ride brings you to the circular observation deck, which offers 360-degree views of the city…

    Address
    555 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 4N6
    Nearest transit
    Waterfront station (Canada Line / Expo Line), 1-min walk
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    Whale Watching from Vancouver - Orcas and Humpbacks

    Vancouver is one of the world's top whale-watching destinations. From April to October, resident and transient orca pods, humpback whales, grey whales, and minke whales pass through the waters between Vancouver Island…

    Address
    1806 Mast Tower Road, Vancouver, BC V6H 3X2 (Granville Island departure)
    Nearest transit
    Aquabus to Granville Island; departures also from Coal Harbour downtown

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