An oasis of tranquility in an otherwise bustling Chinatown, this garden is modeled on a 15th-century Chinese garden and is named after the founder of modern China.

Just 15 minutes from downtown Vancouver, this rugged mountain attracts locals and tourists alike. During the summer, visitors enjoy hiking and mountain biking. In winter, there's skiing, snow boarding and sleigh rides. The Mountain also features a refuge for endangered wildlife.

Tours of Canada's first modern microbrewery last about a half hour and include a souvenir glass and a taste of four brews. Kids are welcome; they get a taste of root beer. COST: C$8.75. July and Aug., Sun.-Wed. 10-7, Thurs.-Sat. 10-8; Sept.-June, daily 10-7; call for tour times.

Unsuspecting salmon lay their eggs here before they die.

The oldest commercial district in Vancouver, best known for its beautiful Victorian-style architecture.

This beautiful garden has 22 hectares of plants and trees.

Scenic tram ride to the top of Grouse Mountain.

This gallery displays the works of notable local and international artists.

The Architectural Institute of British Columbia offers six different architectural walking tours of Vancouver. Tours run Tuesday through Saturday during July and August at 1:00pm and cost...