Its culinary influences are infinite, from the freshest sushi, to the most rustic farm-to-table, you could easily take a tour around the globe eating here, so why not let someone do that for you and hop on a foodie tour. Pair the complex food scene with an exploding craft beer and wine industry and you have yourself the makings of a perfectly delicious day! Vancouver has two suspension bridges, both equally spectacular, but one is always crowded with tourists and costly, and the other is frequented more by locals and free!
Located in the heart of Lynn Valley, Lynn Canyon Park has been delighting hiking enthusiasts for over years! Complete with trails, popular swimming holes, breathtaking waterfalls of course, a hair-raising suspension bridge, 50 meters up in the canopy makes this a must do, no matter how short your visit.
The great thing about this paradise in the city is you can visit it all year round. In the warmer months, pack a picnic, take a stroll down Laburnum Walk, and find a find a shady spot to enjoy the fragrant garden. One of the oldest and most beloved venues is the Commodore Ballroom. Unlike the larger venues in town, admission prices are reasonable and the atmosphere casual.
Canada is hockey country, there is no question. Hockey is to Canada what football soccer is to Europe, and if you happen to be in Vancouver between October and April, seeing the Vancouver Canucks go head-to-head with any number of NHL teams is one of the most exciting things to do in Vancouver.
This park is complete With hectares of pristine forest and plenty of manicured trails to run on. Visitors can enjoy a nice long 10km hike around the perimeter, or meander through it. And if you have the pooch along, this park is not only dog-friendly, but in many parts, off-leash friendly.
Vancouver is all about spectacular views, and the meter long Sky Pilot Suspension Bridge provides degree views of all the Squamish region has to offer.
From rugged mountains above to the vibrant turquoise fjord below, you may not want to come down. Take your pick. Don't forget to check out our blog for lots more things to do in Vancouver! Visit Granville Island Once home to some serious industry hence its former name, Industrial Island , Granville Island is now anchored in the arts and crafts community, and is one of the best places for families to experience Vancouver.
Read more about it here. People-Watch in Vancouver How do visitors really get to know the city? By hanging out in neighbourhoods and soaking in the vibes. Get the dish on all of Vancity's 'hoods. Your legs might hate you afterward, but the views at the top are incredible. Get more info about Grouse Mountain. Go Celeb-Spotting Where, oh where do the stars hang out?
Playing celeb-spotting is totally free and surprisingly easy. Hint: get the inside scoop by reading our "Filmed in Vancouver" section. Visit the Christ Church Cathedral Designed in the Gothic Revival style, the church features ceiling beams of Douglas fir, intricately designed interior arches and a number of stained glass windows - no wonder it's declared a Class A Heritage site.
Find the best mountain biking trails. Plus, the photo-ops starring Stanley Park and the North Shore mountains are fantastic.
It's also a great place to learn how to ski. On this 6. Museum of Anthropology. Part of the University of British Columbia, the Museum of Anthropology deals with cultures from around the world, but places particular emphasis on British Columbia First Nations.
Exhibits display native art, including large totem poles in the Great Hall. Other presentations explore ethnographic and archaeological objects representing Asia, the South Pacific, the Americas, Africa, and Europe. The interesting building was originally part of a WWII-era fort, and local architect Arthur Erickson transformed the spaces into this world-class museum. Other attractions on the university campus include the clothing-optional shoreline of Wreck Beach, the natural-history-focused Beaty Biodiversity Museum, and the rambling UBC Botanical Garden with its many interesting plantings and delicate Nitobe Japanese Garden.
Kitsilano Beach. The sandy shoreline of Kitsilano Beach defines the laid-back, fun-loving Vancouver lifestyle. It's a place locals hang out with friends or take a dip in the outdoor heated seawater swimming pool. The wide beach here is popular with sun bathers in the summer.
Views from Kitsilano over the city center are wonderful. A short stroll to the east of Kitsilano is Vanier Park, where you'll find wide-open spaces and the Vancouver Maritime Museum.
Catch a small Aquabus to downtown Vancouver or Granville Island from the docks located here. The oldest part of the city, Gastown is an area of restaurants, galleries, and shops set in carefully restored Victorian buildings.
Heritage structures, cobblestone streets, and iron lampposts give the district its distinctive atmosphere. Gastown is a short walk from Canada Place. Gastown came into existence in when a man called John Deighton arrived on the scene. Deighton had a habit of launching into lengthy stories and soon acquired the nickname "Gassy Jack.
A statue of the proprietor now watches over the neighborhood in Maple Tree Square. Tourists stop for photos with Gassy Jack, and also love to visit the nearby Steam Clock, which puffs steam-powered chimes every 15 minutes. Canada Place. If you arrive in Vancouver on a cruise ship, Canada Place is where your trip begins.
The unusual roof design creates the impression of a huge sailing vessel. The architecturally remarkable structure is part cruise ship terminal, part convention center and hotel, and part hub for sightseeing bus tours.
At the end of the pier are panoramic views and the Flyover Canada attraction — a flight simulator that assaults all your senses while giving you a Canadian geography lesson. Also nearby, Waterfront Station is a major transit hub with ferries departing for the public market at Lonsdale Quay in North Vancouver. If you exit the building and turn right, a scenic waterfront walk towards Stanley Park begins. Along the way, you'll see the seaplanes take off and land, and massive seagoing container ships heading out to sea.
Beyond the ornate Millennium Gate marking its entrance, Vancouver's exotic and interesting Chinatown features modern buildings amid many older ones dating from Victorian times.
Signs at shops and restaurants are often written in Chinese characters, particularly along East Pender, Keefer, and Main streets - the main shopping areas. Local attractions include the pretty walled Dr. Also worth seeing is the Sam Kee Building , which at barely two meters wide, claims to be the narrowest office building in the world. Every year, Chinese New Year is celebrated with an exuberant parade. English Bay.
Oceanfront English Bay centers on one of the city's loveliest and busiest beaches. Part of the West End neighborhood, English Bay offers shopping and high-end restaurants, but is also a popular outdoor area where people come to walk, bike, rollerblade, or hang out with the public art installations. English Bay is not far from Stanley Park , and a waterfront trail joins the two. The beach is strewn with large tree trunks, which make a perfect back rest for sunbathers. One of the biggest events of the summer is Celebration of Light.
Generally occurring around the last week of July, spectacular fireworks are set to music. Capilano Suspension Bridge. Vancouver's first tourist attraction opened in and has been thrilling visitors with its swaying bridge over a plummeting canyon ever since. The footbridge spans a meter deep river canyon leading to an activity park filled with forest trails and a treetop walk through old-growth giants.
There's also a collection of totem poles and a transparent suspended platform known as the Cliffwalk. If you are staying in Vancouver, the Capilano Suspension Bridge Admission , with a free shuttle to the site, is a convenient option. The shuttle runs from downtown Vancouver, and the ticket covers admission to the Capilano Suspension Bridge, including the TreeTops Adventure and the thrilling Cliffwalk.
Also along Capilano Road, Capilano Salmon Hatchery is worth a visit in fall especially to spot flashing salmon as they try to swim upstream. The fish ladder — a series of staggered pools — allows fish to bypass Cleveland Dam. Check out the underwater windows for a first-hand look at their efforts. Robson Street.
Robson Street is best known for shopping. But international brand names aside, it's also the setting for many inventive Vancouver happenings. Over these three blocks, you'll find over stores and restaurants.
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