Things to Do in Vancouver, Canada - Vancouver Attractions
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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Nature and Wildlife Toursfromper adult$176
Historical Toursfromper adult$198
Food & Drinkfromper adult$100
City Toursfromper adult$137
Food & Drinkfromper adult (price varies by group size)$101
Food & Drinkfromper adult$139- fromper adult$59
- fromper adult$103
Adventure Toursfromper adult$45
Historical Toursfromper adult$183
Parks
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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Gardens
Admission tickets from $8
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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Geologic Formations
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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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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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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Parks
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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Neighborhoods
Downtown district combines urban vibrancy with natural beauty, from upscale shopping on Robson Street to the serene trails in Stanley Park. Cultural landmarks and diverse dining enrich the experience.
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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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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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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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What travelers are saying
- Rachel & Andy22 contributionsVisited: 04/06/2023.
This Park is huge! We walked about 1/3 of it before getting tired, there is so much to see and do on this island. Would have hired bikes, but we forgot our internet dongle and had no signal. Lovely park, huge green spaces, plenty of trees, ponds, lots of sculptures around the edges of the island. Fantastic views of Vancouver all along the outside.
Would definitely recommend a visit here. Bring your own bike or hire one, as walking will take you all day with decent trainers. We even saw a Bald Eagle which was beautiful!
The only downside was a lack of water fountains for refilling drinks, and some of the cafes were shut when we visited. Bit of a shame for a Sunday. We might have seen more had we been able to get a drink.Written April 30, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - ZitatravelLondon, UK852 contributionsA good place to visit for some shopping and grab a drink out on the patio of the Tap and Barrel restaurant bar. They have happy hour after 2.00pm so we enjoyed two glasses of pinot and some humus dip ( which was a large serving) . Excellent views nestled between the two bridges. We walked there and back. If you are on the other side you can catch a quick ferry over for £4.50 per person. An excellent way to spend our last day in Vancouver.Written April 29, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Amanda WilliamsonNew Zealand17 contributions-We walked into the aquarium as part of our walk around the Stanley Park, seawwall
-The aquarium was beautiful, very clean, staff were friendly and the animals were well looked after and cared for
-The sea lions and otters were a highlight who were definitely putting on a show
-It was amazing to see the tanks/ enclosures up close and personal
-Highly recommend!Written April 23, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - JBRetiredApple Valley, CA474 contributionsChristmas lights over 1 million lights. The lake with the lights and music is excellent. Many paved walkways with lights.
A lot of different variationsWritten December 30, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Dimitris LSydney, Australia45,636 contributionsThe Vancouver Seawall is a wall built around the waters of Vancouver to prevent erosion. We followed the wall by walking around Stanley Park. It is a calming way to get fit and enjoy the beautiful natural wonders of the area.Written December 17, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Angela S1 contributionWonderful experience, our captain was well versed in the area and friendly.
Our family enjoyed the views and the ride!
We will be back for sure!Written April 4, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Rachel & Andy22 contributionsVisited: 05/06/2023.
An amazing (and huge) market filled all kinds of food, and merchandise. The market stall holders are all really friendly and happy to talk to you about their products, the entire market was busy and had street performers dotted around as well.
There is plenty to choose from, and lots of variety so you can pretty much find anything you want and need from this market. Really enjoyed our visit.
We had lunch from Gormet Wok (beef in black bean sauce with rice, and a vegetarian noodle dish), both delicious. We also treated ourselves to dessert from Stuart's The Bakers (strawberry cheesecake and chocolate turtle).
Would love to live locally to shop from here on the regular.Written April 30, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - RemittanceNinjaVancouver Island, Canada84 contributionsHad never been here before, but was so impressed with the breathtaking views all around. A lovely spot for respite in the middle of the big city!Written April 18, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- betty2 contributionsVery clean, frendly people, a lot of diferents internationl restaurants, all beautifull, plus a lot of places around.Written April 16, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- jkweebsOmaha, NE645 contributionsGreat area to walk around and shop with lots of restaurants and a nice brewery. We enjoyed spending time wandering through the area and stopped for a couple drinks.Written April 11, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- ZitatravelLondon, UK852 contributionsNice area to wander around on the harbour. Good views . There was a passenger liner in when we were there so could not walk all the way round. The shoreline walk on the left is a better walk with lots of bars and restaurants . So Canada Place is your starting point for a visit to the Harbour.Written April 29, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Travel25346533585168 contributionsWhile on the small size as far as Museums go The Vancouver Museum of Anthropology does have it's merits. It is a good rainy day activity when visiting Vancouver. It is also easy to get to, transportation wise. While not a must see, if you visit it does have it's merits.Written April 1, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
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