Vancouver

Attractions & Activities

BC Sports Hall of Fame and Museum

This museum, located in the British Columbia Place Stadium Complex, houses the most complete collection of artifacts and sports memorabilia in British ... (more) ...

Canada Place

This busy port of Vancouver welcomes more than 2800 ships from more than 60 countries each year. Its impressive landmark structure, Canada Place, hous ... (more) ...

Canadian Museum of Flight

Located in Langley Airport, about an hour from Vancouver, this mostly outdoor museum includes such vintage aircraft as the Tiger Moth, Sopwith Camel a ... (more) ...

Capilano Suspension Bridge and Regional Park

About 10 minutes from downtown Vancouver is the area's most famous attraction, the Capilano Suspension Bridge, which sees some 800,000 visitors each y ... (more) ...

Christ Church Cathedral

Vancouver's oldest church was built in the late 19th century and stands in stark contrast to the modern high-rises and concentrated traffic that surro ... (more) ...

Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden

Constructed in an authentic Ming Dynasty-style, the garden is renowned as being the first of its type built since the late 15th century. Traditional m ... (more) ...

English Bay Beach

This popular West End beach is a favorite of swimmers and sunbathers. An international fireworks exhibit, Symphony of Fire, is held each summer, and t ... (more) ...

George C. Reifel Migratory Bird Sanctuary

Located in a wetlands environment at the mouth of the Fraser River on Westham Island, this spot is ideal for bird watching. More than 250 species of m ... (more) ...

Greater Vancouver Zoo

In its original form, the Greater Vancouver Zoo was a privately owned enterprise called the Vancouver Game Farm, which opened in 1970. Today, this wor ... (more) ...

Hastings Mill Store Museum

This museum was once the company store for a lumber operation as well as Vancouver's first post office. It is the oldest building in the city and is s ... (more) ...

HR MacMillan Space Center

This fascinating space museum features a series of hi-tech learning systems and interactive exhibits that include Virtual Voyages and a flight simulat ... (more) ...

Kitsilano Beach

Kits Beach, as it is known to the locals, is a favorite of swimmers, sunbathers, volleyball players, joggers and dog walkers. An enormous swimming poo ... (more) ...

Kuan-Yin Buddhist Temple

This impressive artistic tribute to Chinese culture was designed using traditional architectural and construction techniques. The structure features a ... (more) ...

Library Square

Library Square is the home of Vancouver's Central Library, and one of the city's most famous landmarks. The building itself is architecturally stunnin ... (more) ...

Lighthouse Park

This rugged, forested park, which is located along West Vancouver's Marine Drive and 20 minutes from downtown, features several trails that lead to ti ... (more) ...

Locarno and Jericho Beaches

This stunning piece of shoreline offers views of North Shore Mountains, Howe Sound, Stanley Park, Bowen Island, Vancouver's skyline, passing cruise sh ... (more) ...

Maplewood Farm

This five-acre municipal park farm, located on the North Shore of Vancouver, is a favorite of children. The farm has more than 200 domesticated animal ... (more) ...

Museum of Anthropology

An award-winning cliff-top facility that focuses on the arts of the Pacific Northwest, First Nations, indigenous cultures, and aboriginal peoples from ... (more) ...

Nitobe Memorial Garden

Located on the campus of the University of British Columbia, this authentic Japanese tea and strolling garden features a lovely teahouse that is espec ... (more) ...

Park and Tilford Gardens

Eight spectacular theme gardens are featured in this lovely park. The Display Garden features springtime bulbs and colorful annuals; a small Pacific-s ... (more) ...

Queen Elizabeth Park – Bloedel Floral Conservatory

Located on the city's highest point, this gem of a park features spectacular views of the North Shore, the mountains and Vancouver's skyline. Nature i ... (more) ...

Sam Kee Building

In the early 20th century, the Sam Kee Company was one of Chinatown's wealthiest enterprises. This extremely narrow, steel-framed building was designe ... (more) ...

Science World / Alcan Omnimax Theatre

Enjoy hands-on exhibits that teach about light, sound, physics, biology, meteorology and even music. Young children enjoy the Search Gallery, which al ... (more) ...

Stanley Park

Stanley Park is a city treasure and is one of the largest urban parks in North America. Enjoy the park's many attractions, including the formal Rose G ... (more) ...

Stanley Park Horse-Drawn Tour

Horse-drawn carriage tours are featured in this spectacular park during late spring, summer, and early fall. The hour-long narrated tours travel throu ... (more) ...