Parks & Gardens
- Stanley Park: Panoramic green space offering bicycling, outdoor pools, beaches, old growth forest, First Nations totem pole displays, the Vancouver Aquarium and more
- Van Dusen Botanical Garden: A spectacular 22-hectare (55-acre) urban escape in the heart of Vancouver with an Elizabethan maze, herb garden, lily pond, waterfall and more
Attractions
- Granville Island: Featuring a farmer's market, local eateries, a brewery, street buskers, artisan studios and live theatre
- Grouse Mountain: Offering breathtaking panoramic vistas reached by tram or foot. Sightseeing chairlift, grizzly bear habitat, and hiking in summer. Skiing, snowshoeing, sleigh rides and outdoor skating in winter
- Capilano Suspension Bridge: Stretches 450 feet (137m) across and 230 feet (70m) above Capilano River. Admission also includes the Treetops Adventure, seven suspension bridges amongst the tree canopy and the Cliffwalk, a suspended steel catwalk over the side of the cliff.
Galleries & Museums
- Vancouver Art Gallery: Houses the magnificent works of significant historical artists, including the most extensive collection of the work of Canada's beloved Emily Carr. Past temporary exhibits have included Leonardo Da Vinci, the French Masters and Surrealism
- Bill Reid Gallery: Showcases small and large scale pieces by late prolific Haida Gwaii artist Bill Reid, whose work is featured on the Canadian $20 bill, in a stunning architectural setting
- UBC Museum of Anthropology: World-renowned for its 60,000 artifact strong collection and acclaimed for its spectacular architecture and unique setting on the cliffs of the University of British Columbia
Shopping
- Pacific Centre: Located across the street is Vancouver's premier shopping destination featuring: Holt Renfrew, Harry Rosen, Sephora, Apple, MaxMara and much more
- Gastown & Yaletown: Adjacent neighbourhoods with hip eateries, bars and unique, independent clothing and home decor stores
- Robson Street: The city's commercial shopping mecca for premier fashion stores, coffee houses and casual dining
- Alberni Street: The Rodeo Drive of Vancouver with global fashion houses like Hermes, Burberry and Escada. Louis Vuitton, Gucci and St. John are also nearby the corridor.
Seasonal Activities
- Winter Recreation: nordic, alpine and heli skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing and tobogganing
- Summer Recreation: Kayaking, boating, fishing, hiking, golfing, rafting and wine touring
Live Sports
- Rogers Arena: Home to the Vancouver Canucks of the National Hockey League (NHL)
- BC Place: Home of the BC Lions Football Club and the Vancouver Whitecaps Soccer team. Features a retractable roof that transforms the stadium into an open-air field in minutes
Day Trips
- Day trips to explore North and West Vancouver, Fraser Valley, Sea to Sky Country including Whistler, Victoria, Gulf Islands and the Sunshine Coast
Additional Resources
www.hellobc.com
www.tourismvancouver.com