Guidebook for Vancouver
Sightseeing
Recently named the #1 park in the world by TripAdvisor, this amazing world-famous park encompasses a 400 hectare West Coast Rainforest in the middle of urban Vancouver. (7 min drive)
2658 locals recommend
Stanley Park
610 Pipeline RdRecently named the #1 park in the world by TripAdvisor, this amazing world-famous park encompasses a 400 hectare West Coast Rainforest in the middle of urban Vancouver. (7 min drive)
This sandy beach is one of Vancouver's most popular summer attractions. Complete with a swimming raft, lifeguards, volleyball, restaurants, and a view of incoming ships and the Pacific! (8 min drive)
537 locals recommend
English Bay Beach
Beach AvenueThis sandy beach is one of Vancouver's most popular summer attractions. Complete with a swimming raft, lifeguards, volleyball, restaurants, and a view of incoming ships and the Pacific! (8 min drive)
Relax on the beach or take a stroll at beautiful Crab Park, only a 10 minute walk away!
76 locals recommend
Crab Park
101 E Waterfront RdRelax on the beach or take a stroll at beautiful Crab Park, only a 10 minute walk away!
The Seawall is a scenic 22 km path that lines Vancouver’s waterfront. Perfect for a walk, cycle or jog, it is the most popular recreational spot in the city.
118 locals recommend
Seawall
SeawallThe Seawall is a scenic 22 km path that lines Vancouver’s waterfront. Perfect for a walk, cycle or jog, it is the most popular recreational spot in the city.
Entertainment & Activities
Vancouver's Iconic "Golf ball shaped" building is a great place for kids or people of all ages, and has rotating exhibits on everything from the human body to ancient Egypt to Dinosaurs. (15 min walk)
837 locals recommend
Science World at TELUS World of Science
1455 Quebec StVancouver's Iconic "Golf ball shaped" building is a great place for kids or people of all ages, and has rotating exhibits on everything from the human body to ancient Egypt to Dinosaurs. (15 min walk)
Arts & Culture
Granville island is a lively, world-renowned public market and center for the arts. (9 minute drive or take the scenic seabus ride across false creek)
1659 locals recommend
Granville Island
Granville island is a lively, world-renowned public market and center for the arts. (9 minute drive or take the scenic seabus ride across false creek)
Shopping
Robson street is Vancouver's most famous shopping district and is lined with unique and trendy shops and restaurants. (~15 min walk to beginning of shopping area)
789 locals recommend
Robson Street
1155 Robson StRobson street is Vancouver's most famous shopping district and is lined with unique and trendy shops and restaurants. (~15 min walk to beginning of shopping area)
Renting kayaks is an exciting and authentically Vancouver way to explore the placid and beautiful False Creek waterway. Harbor seals and other wildlife are not uncommon. (20 min walk)
Kayak Vancouver
1292 Richards StRenting kayaks is an exciting and authentically Vancouver way to explore the placid and beautiful False Creek waterway. Harbor seals and other wildlife are not uncommon. (20 min walk)
Everything Else
The largest mall in downtown Vancouver, you will always find something interesting if you're in the mood to shop :) (10 min walk)
571 locals recommend
CF Pacific Centre
701 W Georgia StThe largest mall in downtown Vancouver, you will always find something interesting if you're in the mood to shop :) (10 min walk)
Home to the world famous Vancouver Canucks Hockey Team, Rogers Arena also hosts a wide variety of events and concerts. (7 min walk)
408 locals recommend
Rogers Arena
800 Griffiths WayHome to the world famous Vancouver Canucks Hockey Team, Rogers Arena also hosts a wide variety of events and concerts. (7 min walk)
BC place hosts a wide variety of sports matches, concerts and special events. This was the main stadium for the 2010 Olympics and is home to the Vancouver Whitecaps and BC Lions. (12 min walk)
418 locals recommend
BC Place
777 Pacific BlvdBC place hosts a wide variety of sports matches, concerts and special events. This was the main stadium for the 2010 Olympics and is home to the Vancouver Whitecaps and BC Lions. (12 min walk)
Take in a scenic tour of the False Creek waterway for the price of a transit ticket. Seals and other wildlife are not uncommon and the SeaBus has convenient stops like Granville Island. (20 min walk)
19 locals recommend
Yaletown station
Take in a scenic tour of the False Creek waterway for the price of a transit ticket. Seals and other wildlife are not uncommon and the SeaBus has convenient stops like Granville Island. (20 min walk)
The Vancouver Convention Centre routinely hosts international conferences and expos and is a great place to take in dinner and views of Vancouver Harbour, Stanley Park and the North Shore Mountains.
204 locals recommend
Vancouver Convention Centre West
1055 Canada PlaceThe Vancouver Convention Centre routinely hosts international conferences and expos and is a great place to take in dinner and views of Vancouver Harbour, Stanley Park and the North Shore Mountains.
Named the World's Top City Garden by National Geographics and "Garden of the Year" by Tourism Canada, this incredible Garden and Cultural Site is not to be missed!
221 locals recommend
Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden
578 Carrall StNamed the World's Top City Garden by National Geographics and "Garden of the Year" by Tourism Canada, this incredible Garden and Cultural Site is not to be missed!
Food Scene
This very delicious, inexpensive and kid-friendly restaurant chain provides great value for great food with a salad, coffee and ice-cream included free with every entrée. (5 min walk)
37 locals recommend
The Old Spaghetti Factory (Gastown)
53 Water StThis very delicious, inexpensive and kid-friendly restaurant chain provides great value for great food with a salad, coffee and ice-cream included free with every entrée. (5 min walk)
Urban Chic Eatery with a sprawling patio and delicious food (5 min walk)
109 locals recommend
Chill Winston
3 Alexander StreetUrban Chic Eatery with a sprawling patio and delicious food (5 min walk)
Delicious Mexican food and evenings that get lively. Just around the corner! (1 minute walk)
12 locals recommend
La Casita - Gastown
101 W Cordova StDelicious Mexican food and evenings that get lively. Just around the corner! (1 minute walk)
An upscale revolving restaurant with excellent food and sweeping views of mountains and ocean!
44 locals recommend
Top Of Vancouver Revolving Restaurant
555 W Hastings StAn upscale revolving restaurant with excellent food and sweeping views of mountains and ocean!
Drinks & Nightlife
The Irish Heather
248 E Georgia StDelicious pub food and a world class selection of whiskeys!