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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. For personalized recommendations, try our AI trip-planning product.
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Verdant urban park with diverse flora and historical totem poles, featuring bike paths, scenic outlooks, and a unique horse-drawn carriage tour.
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Neighborhoods
Vibrant public market nestled in a lively neighborhood, brimming with fresh produce, artisanal eats, and handmade crafts, alongside a bustling foodie scene and children's shopping area.
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Aquariums
Marine sanctuary nestled in a lush park setting, displaying local aquatic species and interactive exhibits. Highlights include a rainforest adventure, jellyfish exhibit, and playful sea otters.
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Botanical garden with world-themed plant areas, tranquil water features, and a hedge maze. Includes a café, a light show, and a small selection of gift shop items.
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Flea & Street Markets
Vibrant public market featuring diverse cuisine, fresh produce, and live music, amidst a bustling atmosphere with unique food stalls and local artisan crafts.
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Art Galleries
Vast collection of indigenous artifacts and cultural exhibits, with a special highlight on Pacific Northwest totem poles. Features informative guided tours and stunning sunset views.
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Neighborhoods
Historic neighborhood with cobblestone streets and the famed Steam Clock. Features unique shops and diverse dining amid vintage charm.
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Ferries
Scenic waterway transit in False Creek provides a picturesque journey to local attractions like Granville Island, with convenient hop-on hop-off service for exploring waterfront parks and markets.
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Scenic Walking Areas
Seawall path winds through a scenic park, with a dedicated cycling lane and picturesque views of the sea and city skyline. Features tranquil spots for picnics and lookouts for panoramic vistas.
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Botanical oasis with lush gardens, serene fountains, and a rose garden. Features the Bloedel Conservatory with exotic birds and plants, plus scenic views and tranquil walks.
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Convention Centers
Scenic waterfront promenade with panoramic views, cultural landmarks, and a bustling embarkation point. Enjoy leisurely strolls, seaplane spectacles, and nearby attractions.
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A mini guide to Vancouver
Riana A
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Born in Vancouver, moved back in 2010
- What’s one thing visitors shouldn't miss?Visitors to Vancouver definitely shouldn’t miss a walk along the Seawall, the world’s longest uninterrupted waterfront path. You don’t have to walk the whole 28 km (17.4 mi) path but even a small section will give you a taste of Vancouver’s beaches, parks, harbors, and neighborhoods.
- What do you wish tourists knew about Vancouver?The rain isn’t that bad! Vancouver is known as a very rainy place and while that’s true, we don’t let the rain stop us. Pack an umbrella, put on your rain boots, and enjoy the city!
- Let us in on your favorite restaurants—what makes them great?Fanny Bay Oyster Bar is a family-run restaurant featuring delicious west coast seafood. Banana Leaf is a great place to try comforting Malaysian dishes. And Momo Sushi Bidwell—every Vancouverite has their favorite sushi restaurant in the city and this one is mine!
- Are there any activities that are better done on weekends vs. weekdays?I would recommend visiting Granville Island on a weekday. The peninsula’s (it’s not really an island) famous public market, art galleries, artisan shops, and restaurants get jammed on weekends, and are much more enjoyable when you’re not fighting the crowds.
- Which top tourist attraction is worth the hype?Stanley Park is Vancouver’s #1 tourist attraction and it totally lives up to the hype! From summer shows at Theatre Under the Stars and visits to the Vancouver Aquarium to enjoying the Rose Garden, Second Beach, or Lost Lagoon, there is something for everyone in Stanley Park.
- Why is Vancouver special to you?I was born just outside of Vancouver but moved away when I was only a few months old. I returned to Vancouver for university in 2010 and have been living here ever since!
- AboutRiana Ang-Canning is a content and copywriter based in Vancouver, Canada who is always planning her next trip. You can follow along with Riana's travels at Teaspoon of Adventure.
What travelers are saying
- Marion H2 contributionsA huge park area with great air quality. Lots that you can do here with good infrastructure. I enjoyed taking a walk by the seawall.Written January 11, 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- ardis h5 contributionswhat an interesting place to visit. The food market has the most amazing area of fruits and vegetables and berries even in the middle of winter.Written December 29, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Ibilola DCalgary, Canada61 contributionsWe had a blast with the kids walking through the centre and capturing all essence as we could without missing any detailsWritten December 7, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- AJ W7 contributionsWent to Van Dusen Garden Festival of Lights on Dec 28th evening. I have attended this event for many years since I chose Vancouver as my home city. To my surprise, I found the festival somehow subdued. The amount of lights and decorations were certainly scaled back comparing to previous years. Most of big tall trees had no lights; some were lit by some form of LED projection lights, which could not make the same effect. I assume it has got something to do with economy, staffing and budget. The festival was closed for two years during covid, and I could not attend the last year because I did not buy the ticket online ahead of time. But I clearly remember it was an extravaagnt setting back in 2019 and before that. So it is sad to see they had to scale down. For example, there were hundreds of lit tulip like plants (made of recycled bottles) before, and this year, except a small section, there was none of that. The lake area in the back was dark. The carousel is not there anymore. The west section of park had some nice decoration. I liked the polar bear and salmons theme in the main pond. The music choice was not very fun either. There was some Christmas music around the garden; the main music for sound and light show which is run every half hour, was just weird, I guess it was from a Disney movie (?) (singing Into The Unknown?) which could not emulate the festive and joyous feel of Christmas. I also found the garden somehow less crowded for a Saturday night before new year, when almost everyone is off work or school. I hope they will not shut this festival down due to lack of $$$. I will attend next year too, and hopefully it will be better than this year.Written December 30, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- hngg190Garden Grove36 contributionsThis is similar like Pike Marketplace in Seattle. Getting there was easy if staying downtown near the river. It was a few minutes ride on the aquabus. The market was fill with all kind of fresh fruits, vegetables, meats, cheeses, cold cut and pasta. Everything look delicious. We tried the granola and butter pecan cook at The Stuart Bakery, they were so yummy that we had to return the next day for the. The blueberries bread at Terra Bread was very good. Most pastries and cakes in Vancouver had just the right amount of sugar. They don't leave the sweetness in your mouth that requires water to wash off. The soup and pot pie were great too. I would love to try everything there if I have time and room in my tummy for them. There were many little shops that had unique items as well. I'll definitely come back for more in the future.Written December 10, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- veggieluv33Marina, CA54 contributionsEasily the most impactful museum I've ever visited. MOA is not to be missed. I was left in awe, shattered, and hopeful. And while this museum features indigenous cultures, art, and histories of this region, they also have extensive collections from across the globe to learn about, also. I look forward to returning to MOA, as it's going to take many trips to see, read, and learn everything I possibly can-it's remarkable, well done, world-class learning. A must visit when in Vancouver.Written October 25, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- wielands530Auckland Central, New Zealand35 contributionsWe walked around and had dinner at The Greek restaurant ( which was GREAT ) but Gastown is lovely -beautifully lit up and the Steamclock and shoe shop etc are greatWritten January 6, 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Linsey WSeattle, WA9 contributionsThe perfect way to get great views of the city while also visiting so many fun neighborhoods. We will use the Aquabus again on our next visit to Vancouver.Written October 12, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Kelly B10 contributions❤️the Vancouver downtown, between the shopping restaurants and sporting events it’s always my favourite downtown.. the best part is everything is within walking distance
#contestEntryWritten November 9, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - RobSt. George, UT16 contributionsWe enjoyed walking along the path and exploring sections of the beach along the way. You can also get off and on into Stanley Park which was nice. If you dont want to walk you can rent bikes for a different experience. There were plenty of joggers and roller bladers too. The bikes and wheeled things have their own path so you dont have to worry about getting in someone's way. It is a lovely family friendly experience.Written October 14, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Samanta LMexico City, Mexico36 contributionsflowers and more flowers, spectacular gardens full of magic and extraordinary flowers, beautiful colors, a place that you definitely have to knowWritten July 31, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- ThomasTCatSt. Louis, MO780 contributionsCanada Place on the Waterfront downtown is a great place to watch the cruise ships come to Vancouver or to watch the seaplanes take off frequently from the seaplane terminal. A clean, safe. and beautiful place to walk around downtown. You can also buy tickets here for tours to Capilano Suspension Bridge and catch the bus that takes you to the bridge.Written September 24, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
When to Visit
- January39 ºFColdest month16 days of rainLess busyLeast busy month
- February41 ºF13 days of rainLess busy
- March44 ºF15 days of rainModerately busy
- April49 ºF11 days of rainModerately busy
- May55 ºF9 days of rainVery busy
- June60 ºF8 days of rainVery busyBusiest month
- July64 ºFHottest month5 days of rainVery busy
- August64 ºF4 days of rainVery busy
- September58 ºF7 days of rainModerately busy
- October51 ºF13 days of rainModerately busy
- November44 ºF17 days of rainWettest monthLess busy
- December39 ºF17 days of rainLess busy
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