Top attractions in Vancouver
Vancouver Lookout
Situated at the top of the Harbour Centre, the Vancouver Lookout presents incredible 360-degree city views. A Willy Wonka-esque elevator shoots you 150 meters skywards in just 40 seconds - worth the entrance fee alone. O...more
Tour a Brewery
Most Canadian beers are pilsners, which are lighter on the palette than some of the heavier Australian and European beers.
Take a Dip in Kitsilano Pool
Although Vancouver has many beaches, the ocean itself can be choppy and cold, so the bright sparks over in Kitsilano decided to install this massive, heated outdoor pool right on the beach, with stunning downtown views a...more
Escape to Vancouver Island
About 100 kilometers from Vancouver across the Strait of Georgia on the southern tip of Vancouver Island, you'll hit Victoria, the 'City of Gardens'. There's a very English feel about BC's capital; from the tea houses, p...more
Day Trip to Whistler
Just 115 kilometres from Vancouver, Whistler is a five-star resort attracting a mish-mash of local ski pros, celebs and an army of mostly-Antipodean staff who keep the cogs turning. Home to just 10,000 permanent resident...more
Capilano Suspension Bridge
Stretching 140 meters across (and 70 metres above) the Capilano River ravine, this suspension bridge comes straight out of Middle Earth. The bridge, located in North Vancouver, has a wooden platform with metal, chain-lin...more
Wreck Beach
On the edge of the city's huge University of BC campus in South Vancouver, Wreck Beach is the name commonly used to refer to the seven kilometre-long stretch of coastline from Tower Beach, round past Point Grey and down ...more
Vancouver City Beaches
While not known for its beaches, Vancouver actually has quite a few, all within the city. Downtown, Sunset Beach lies close to the Burrard Bridge, looking straight across to Kitsilano, while a path leading north takes yo...more
Stanley Park
A fraction larger than New York's Central Park, Stanley Park is Vancouver's summer playground. Dominating the northwestern tip of the downtown peninsula and connected to North Vancouver by the Lions Gate Bridge, Stanley ...more
Grouse Mountain
Part of the North Shore Mountains chain, Grouse Mountain is a popular destination for Vancouverites year-round. Just a short bus ride from downtown, its a great place to hike in summer and learn how to ski in winter; the...more
Dr Sun Yat-Sen's Classical Chinese Garden
This lovely garden was conceived in 1985 to bring together the city's large Chinese community with native Vancouverites by providing a communal area that celebrated East and West. The garden is built upon the principles ...more
Cypress Mountain
While nearby Grouse Mountain is best-suited to young families and beginners, Cypress Mountain is for more advanced skiers and boarders. This resort in Vancouver's backyard may have nothing on Whistler, but with 53 runs, ...more
Christ Church Cathedral
This squat structure nestled between 21st century buildings might not look like much, but this pretty Victorian church was a prominent landmark in its day. The 32 stained-glass windows inside are a stunning attraction, i...more
Commercial Drive
This edgy area of East Vancouver is famous for being the centre of the city's underground counter-culture. Nearly two and a half kilometers long, it's a hub of boho hangouts and community groups dedicated to keeping the ...more
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