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.

Artsy, bohemian neighborhood full of shops, boutiques, cafes and restaurants.

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.

A neoclassical building houses over 177 of Canadian artist Emily Carr's paintings.

Shopping district known for its interesting upscale specialty stores.

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Local commuter ferries.

Kayak, canoe, fish or scuba dive your way around this peaceful bay.

Learn about the indigenous cultures of Canada at this museum.

Unsuspecting salmon lay their eggs here before they die.

This interesting museum documents the history of the Canadian police and is the only one of its kind in the country.

Trendy neighborhood lined with ethnic cafes and fashionably bohemian boutiques.

Local beach especially popular with fitness buffs and sunbathers.

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