Vancouver
Canada
Mountains meet ocean in Canada's most beautiful city
About Vancouver
Vancouver is where snow-capped mountains meet the Pacific Ocean. Ski in the morning, kayak in the afternoon, and dine on world-class Asian fusion in the evening. Stanley Park, Granville Island, and the city's diversity make it endlessly explorable.
Quick Facts
Best Time
June – September
Language
English / French
Currency
CAD (C$)
Timezone
PST (UTC-8)
Avg Budget
$100–180/day
Top Things to Do
6 must-see experiences in Vancouver
Stanley Park
1,000-acre urban park with a seawall, totem poles, and rainforest trails
Granville Island
Vibrant market peninsula with artisan food, galleries, and craft breweries
Grouse Mountain
City-accessible mountain with hiking, skiing, and grizzly bear refuge
Capilano Suspension Bridge
Walk 70m above the rainforest floor on a swaying 137m bridge
Gastown
Historic neighborhood with a steam clock, independent shops, and restaurants
Asian Food Scene
Some of the best Chinese, Japanese, and Korean food outside of Asia
3-Day Sample Itinerary
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Day 1: Urban Nature
- Bike the Stanley Park seawall
- Explore Granville Island Market
- Walk through Gastown
- Dinner in Yaletown
Day 2: Mountain Day
- Morning at Capilano Suspension Bridge
- Grouse Mountain Grind hike (or gondola up)
- Lunch at the peak
- Afternoon in Chinatown
- Sushi dinner on Robson Street
Day 3: Coast & Farewell
- Ferry to Bowen Island or Deep Cove
- Kayaking in Indian Arm
- Return for craft beer in the breweries district
- Farewell dinner at a farm-to-table restaurant
Travel Tips for Vancouver
The SkyTrain from the airport to downtown is convenient and affordable.
Vancouver rain is legendary (Oct–Mar). Always have a rain jacket handy.
Rent a bike for Stanley Park — it's the best way to see the seawall.
Dim sum in Richmond (just south of the city) rivals Hong Kong.
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