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Things to Do in Vancouver

Everything you love about cities (nightlife, food scene), plus lots of nature. Walk the Seawall in Stanley Park. Then, take one of the ferries to artsy Granville Island.

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Aquariums
With over 60,000 amazing aquatic creatures at the Vancouver Aquarium, what will you see today? Stop by and say hi to the adorable sea otters, or come see the mesmerizing jellyfish. Enjoy daily sea lion, otter and penguin experiences, as well as the free-roaming animals found in the popular Amazon gallery. And make sure to visit the Treasures of the BC Coast gallery to discover the unique and breath-taking animals that live in BC’s local waters, including ‘Ceph Rogen’, the Pacific Octopus. You can also immerse yourself in the 4D Experience Theatre, which combines the high-definition excitement of a 3D film with thrilling sensory effects! The Vancouver Aquarium is an Ocean Wise initiative, a non-profit society dedicated to the conservation of aquatic life. Your visit to the Aquarium directly contributes to its conservation, education and research programs. Find out for yourself why the Vancouver Aquarium is one of the world’s favourite aquariums!
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Art Galleries
Explore traditional and contemporary art from Northwest Coast First Nations and other cultures across the world. See magnificent Indigenous carvings, weavings and contemporary artworks in a spectacular building overlooking mountains and sea. Admire the world’s largest collection of works by acclaimed Haida artist Bill Reid, including his famous cedar sculpture The Raven and the First Men. Explore the Museum’s Multiversity Galleries where more than 10,000 objects from around the world are displayed. Stroll the Museum Grounds, where monumental Haida houses, poles and Musqueam house posts capture the dramatic beauty of traditional Northwest Coast architecture and design. Enjoy a wide range of special exhibitions and public programs, including free guided gallery walks, and visit the MOA Shop. MOA is situated on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Musqueam people.
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  • Nicole J
    Buderim, Australia32 contributions
    You won't regret visiting Stanley Park
    Stanley Park is great. You can walk through , around it. You can hire a bike, before you enter the park there are several shops along the road, we did both on 2 different days. We were there in Autumn. The park is beautiful, along the waterfront to making your way through the park. We loved our few hours there on both days.
    Review of: Stanley Park
    Written September 18, 2023
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
  • Nicole J
    Buderim, Australia32 contributions
    Granville Market an amazing place to see.
    This is a very interesting market with loads of history around it. We caught the aquaferry over from Hornsby St, so easy. There is lovely fresh produce in the market and also a wide variety of food stalls. Find somewhere to sit and eat, listen to the singers that I provide entertainment out side. There are also several shops to look in, bars and restaurants.
    Review of: Granville Island
    Written September 18, 2023
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  • Sarah Swallow
    Pattaya, Thailand3 contributions
    Amazing experience
    Well worth a visit 😀. We visited as a couple of mature years and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Go if you can.
    Review of: Vancouver Aquarium
    Written September 19, 2023
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  • platypus150
    Melbourne, Australia27,365 contributions
    Flowers in all seasons
    A feature that I thought was really nice was tubs of flowers at the entrance and a map showing where you could go to see each of those flowers.
    Review of: VanDusen Botanical Garden
    Written September 17, 2023
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