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Jericho Beach, Vancouver
Ollie #171 of 955 attractions in British Columbia
4.5 of 5 stars 22 reviews
Attraction type  Beaches
Distance  58.9 miles from city center
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Vancouver Lookout, Vancouver
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Ollie #172 of 955 attractions in British Columbia
4 of 5 stars 90 reviews
Owner description: Your Vancouver sightseeing experience starts at the Vancouver Lookout!!! Where else can you enjoy a 360 degree aerial view of Vancouver, "the most...... more » Owner description: Your Vancouver sightseeing experience starts at the Vancouver Lookout!!! Where else can you enjoy a 360 degree aerial view of Vancouver, "the most beautiful city in the world"? Your adventure starts with a 40 second glass elevator ride, whisking you 170metres (450ft) skyward to our panoramic observation deck. Enjoy vies of cosmopolitan Vancouver, historic Gastown and bustling Coal Harbour. Past. Present. Future. Multi-lingual guest service members provide complimentary guided tours with fascinating facts about Vancouver's history, infrastructure, local community, current trends and future expansion. Our iconic Vancouver attraction tops the Harbour Centre complex, a recognizable landmark in the heart of downtown. « less
Attraction type  Observation Decks/ Towers
Distance  60.3 miles from city center
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Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre, Whistler
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Ollie #173 of 955 attractions in British Columbia
4 of 5 stars 40 reviews
Owner description: The Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre is a three-storey, 30,400-square foot award-winning First Nations tourism facility. Guests are offered a guided...... more » Owner description: The Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre is a three-storey, 30,400-square foot award-winning First Nations tourism facility. Guests are offered a guided tour from a local First Nation cultural ambassador who share their knowledge and stories while visiting the many displays and artifacts on display. Guests enjoy a cultural performance of drums and song as well as the chance to learn, hands-on, an indigenous craft. The facility is designed to evoke a traditional Squamish longhouse and a Lil'wat Istken (pit house) and is surrounded by dramatic mountain scenery. Designed to preserve and renew local First Nations' cultures and to share these living cultures with the world; the experience includes Class A museum space to house rare artifacts, a gift gallery, a cafe and an 80 seat HD theatre. « less
Attraction type  History Museums
Distance  118.4 miles from city center
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The Rocky Mountaineer Train, Vancouver
Ollie #174 of 955 attractions in British Columbia
4 of 5 stars 336 reviews
Attraction type  Scenic Railroads
Distance  59.4 miles from city center
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Baker Street, Nelson
Ollie #175 of 955 attractions in British Columbia
4.5 of 5 stars 15 reviews
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Historic Walking Areas
Distance  284.8 miles from city center
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Hell's Gate Airtram, Hope
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Ollie #176 of 955 attractions in British Columbia
4 of 5 stars 34 reviews
Owner description: Drive the Scenic Fraser Canyon with its’ seven mountain tunnels through the historic heart of British Columbia and relive the biggest ‘rush’ on the...... more » Owner description: Drive the Scenic Fraser Canyon with its’ seven mountain tunnels through the historic heart of British Columbia and relive the biggest ‘rush’ on the Gold Rush Trail. A location so unique the ‘afterlife’ have come back to use it as a playground. Early explorers refer to it as “a place where no human being should venture”, and man & nature battle here for supremacy. « less
Attraction type  Trams
Distance  103.4 miles from city center
Merridale, Cobble Hill
Ollie #177 of 955 attractions in British Columbia
4.5 of 5 stars 26 reviews
Attraction type  Wineries
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Jackson Triggs Okanagan Estate, Oliver
Ollie #178 of 955 attractions in British Columbia
5 of 5 stars 7 reviews
Owner description: Surrounded by desert to the far south, and lakes, mountains, and vineyards in almost every other direction, the town of Oliver is home to our...... more » Owner description: Surrounded by desert to the far south, and lakes, mountains, and vineyards in almost every other direction, the town of Oliver is home to our award-winning Jackson Triggs Okanagan Estate Winery. Here, you get a rare glimpse into the complete wine tasting experience, including unique varietals and limited edition wines only found at the winery. « less
Attraction type  Wineries
Distance  181.0 miles from city center
Hicks Lake, Harrison Hot Springs
Ollie #179 of 955 attractions in British Columbia
4.5 of 5 stars 7 reviews
Attraction type  Bodies of Water
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St Hubertus & Oak Bay Estate Winery, Kelowna
Ollie #180 of 955 attractions in British Columbia
4.5 of 5 stars 12 reviews
Owner description: The St Hubertus & Oak Bay Vineyards were originally planted in 1928 By J.W. Hughes during a time when agricultural land was plentiful.Since 1984 the...... more » Owner description: The St Hubertus & Oak Bay Vineyards were originally planted in 1928 By J.W. Hughes during a time when agricultural land was plentiful.Since 1984 the Gebert Familys use sustainable farming practices on their 76 acre vineyard to produce wines that reflect the terroir of the north Okanagan Valley under the St Hubertus & Oak Bay Label. In 2003 the Okanagan Mountain Wild Fire destroyed the original winery and over 200 houses. « less
Attraction type  Wineries
Distance  197.4 miles from city center
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Wet "N" Wild Adventures, Golden
Ollie #181 of 955 attractions in British Columbia
4.5 of 5 stars 16 reviews
Distance  347.6 miles from city center
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Takakkaw Falls and Twin Falls, Field
Ollie #182 of 955 attractions in British Columbia
4.5 of 5 stars 13 reviews
Attraction type  Waterfalls
Distance  370.6 miles from city center
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Capilano Suspension Bridge and Park, Vancouver
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Ollie #183 of 955 attractions in British Columbia
4 of 5 stars 486 reviews
Owner description: Follow in the footsteps of the millions who have crossed 450 feet (137m) across and 230 feet (70m) above Capilano River on Capilano Suspension Bridge...... more » Owner description: Follow in the footsteps of the millions who have crossed 450 feet (137m) across and 230 feet (70m) above Capilano River on Capilano Suspension Bridge since 1889. The park offers more than just the bridge - its surrounding 27 acres celebrate nature, history and culture in unique and thrilling ways. No more so than with its newest attraction, CLIFFWALK. Cliffwalk hangs for a heart-stopping 213m (700ft) and reaches 91m (300ft) high. This stunning walkway, made partly of glass, hugs the granite cliffside as it offers a panoramic view of the thriving rainforest and the canyon far below. On Treetops Adventure guests venture from one magnificent old growth Douglas-fir to another on a series of seven elevated suspension bridges, reaching as high as 100 feet (30m), for a squirrel’s eye view of the forest. Guides, signage and interactive human and natural history exhibits throughout the park help guests in their understanding of delicate rainforest ecosystems and the sustainability of this precious environment.All this only minutes from downtown Vancouver. « less
Attraction type  Bridges; Parks
Distance  64.2 miles from city center
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Cypress Mountain, Vancouver
Ollie #184 of 955 attractions in British Columbia
4 of 5 stars 46 reviews
Owner description: Cypress Mountain in West Vancouver, B.C., Canada. Cypress Mountain - PROUD HOME OF CANADA'S FIRST OLYMPIC GOLD MEDALS ON HOME SNOW! Cypress is only 30...... more » Owner description: Cypress Mountain in West Vancouver, B.C., Canada. Cypress Mountain - PROUD HOME OF CANADA'S FIRST OLYMPIC GOLD MEDALS ON HOME SNOW! Cypress is only 30 minutes from downtown Vancouver and is proud to continue to provide our skiers, riders and sliders with the most vertical drop, most terrain, most lifts and best snow conditions on the highest skiing and riding peak of Vancouver's Legendary North Shore Mountains. With the best Winter Skiing & Riding in Vancouver, Canada's most popular Cross Country Skiing Area, a huge Snowtubing Park and our unique Snowshoeing Tours, Cypress truly offers something for everyone! « less
Attraction type  Ski/ Snowboard Areas; Mountains
Distance  67.3 miles from city center
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Wreck Beach, Vancouver
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Ollie #185 of 955 attractions in British Columbia
4 of 5 stars 53 reviews

Wreck Beach is Vancouver's famous nudist beach. Protected from prying eyes by a steep cliff and a descent of nearly 500 wooden steps, Vancouverites have been going there for... more »

Attraction type  Beaches
Distance  57.9 miles from city center
West Coast Railway Heritage Park, Squamish
Ollie #186 of 955 attractions in British Columbia
4.5 of 5 stars 6 reviews
Owner description: The West Coast Railway Heritage Park is the perfect place for groups of all sizes and ages. Explore Western Canada's largest collection of heritage...... more » Owner description: The West Coast Railway Heritage Park is the perfect place for groups of all sizes and ages. Explore Western Canada's largest collection of heritage locomotives and railcars. Tour vintage railcars dating to 1890 in our climate controlled Roundhouse, take a ride on the Mini-Rail ( the kids will love it) and take a walk through over 20 heritage rail cars, buildings and exhibits. « less
Attraction type  Museums
Sewell's Marina, West Vancouver
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Ollie #187 of 955 attractions in British Columbia
4.5 of 5 stars 7 reviews
Owner description: Located just 20 minutes from downtown Vancouver in Horseshoe Bay. Come experience our Ocean Adventures including the exciting Sea Safari guided 2 hour...... more » Owner description: Located just 20 minutes from downtown Vancouver in Horseshoe Bay. Come experience our Ocean Adventures including the exciting Sea Safari guided 2 hour eco-tour, self-drive boat rentals, and deep sea guided salmon fishing charters. Explore islands, boat-access only marine parks, views of downtown and all that Howe Sound has to offer. Set your own course and experience Vancouver from a whole new point of view. It's easy, it's safe and it's a boat-load of fun! « less
Attraction type  Marinas
Osoyoos Lake, Osoyoos
Ollie #188 of 955 attractions in British Columbia
4.5 of 5 stars 11 reviews
Known as the "warmest lake in Canada," Osoyoos Lake stretches fourteen miles and is a favorite for summer recreation and winter sports.
Attraction type  Bodies of Water
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Cedar Creek Estate Winery, Kelowna
Ollie #189 of 955 attractions in British Columbia
4.5 of 5 stars 24 reviews
Attraction type  Wineries
Distance  196.6 miles from city center
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Swan Spa, Vancouver
Ollie #190 of 955 attractions in British Columbia
5 of 5 stars 8 reviews
Attraction type  Spas
Distance  60.4 miles from city center
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