Echo’s guidebook
Adventure with field trip
Outdoorsy stuff to do near or in Vancouver, recommended by us.
This is the best place for views near Vancouver. Garibaldi Lake is a turquoise colored lake surrounded by the high mountains and glaciers as the backdrop. Highly recommended if you have time and energy.
39 locals recommend
Garibaldi Lake
This is the best place for views near Vancouver. Garibaldi Lake is a turquoise colored lake surrounded by the high mountains and glaciers as the backdrop. Highly recommended if you have time and energy.
Peak 2 Peak Gondola Whistler
Amazing view with glacier
Sea To Sky Highway
Sea-to-Sky HighwayEnjoy driving with stunning view and attractions.
City attractions (MUST DO!)
City attractions are all within minutes driving time. If you don't have a lot of time in Vancouver, we suggest visiting these places to get the local vibe.
One of the best urban parks anywhere in the world. It offers almost everything from hiking and wildlife viewing to arts, food, culture and history. Take a stroll on the iconic seawall. MUST DO FOR FIRST TIME VISITORS.
2658 locals recommend
Stanley Park
610 Pipeline RdOne of the best urban parks anywhere in the world. It offers almost everything from hiking and wildlife viewing to arts, food, culture and history. Take a stroll on the iconic seawall. MUST DO FOR FIRST TIME VISITORS.
Granville Island is a must visit if you are in the city. You will find shopping, sightseeing, local arts/culture, food/drink, local history and the biggest attraction here is the public market.
1659 locals recommend
Granville Island
Granville Island is a must visit if you are in the city. You will find shopping, sightseeing, local arts/culture, food/drink, local history and the biggest attraction here is the public market.
In Gastown you’ll find the old town of Vancouver with its heritage brick buildings, history, tourist shops and local restaurants. Highly recommended for first time visitors.
1068 locals recommend
Gastown
In Gastown you’ll find the old town of Vancouver with its heritage brick buildings, history, tourist shops and local restaurants. Highly recommended for first time visitors.
Steveston is a historic fishing village. You will find the shipyard museum, many gift shops, endless fish and chips and the public fish market where you can buy fresh fish that was just caught by locals.
91 locals recommend
Steveston
Steveston is a historic fishing village. You will find the shipyard museum, many gift shops, endless fish and chips and the public fish market where you can buy fresh fish that was just caught by locals.
The suspension bridge is one of Vancouver's most visited attractions. It is for everyone: thrill seekers, families and nature lovers.
1150 locals recommend
Capilano Suspension Bridge
3735 Capilano RdThe suspension bridge is one of Vancouver's most visited attractions. It is for everyone: thrill seekers, families and nature lovers.
Located at the waterfront of downtown Vancouver, Canada Place is an iconic landmark for its world class events. It offers spectacular scenery of the water and mountains, lots of shopping, food, arts and culture.
433 locals recommend
Canada Place
999 Canada PlLocated at the waterfront of downtown Vancouver, Canada Place is an iconic landmark for its world class events. It offers spectacular scenery of the water and mountains, lots of shopping, food, arts and culture.
Victoria
Capital of B.C.
Shopping near us
Metrotown is one of North America's largest malls. Here you can find every type of shop, service, entertainment and food.
306 locals recommend
Metrotown
Metrotown is one of North America's largest malls. Here you can find every type of shop, service, entertainment and food.
A Chinese-Asian shopping market and multi asian style food court. You can find everything here with great price.
48 locals recommend
The Crystal Mall
4500 KingswayA Chinese-Asian shopping market and multi asian style food court. You can find everything here with great price.
Great strip mall in our neighborhood with many everyday stores. Food, Liquor, tobacco, restaurants, pharmacy, insurance, exercise and a medical clinic. Bowling alleys too. Lots of parking
Old Orchard Shopping Centre
4429 KingswayGreat strip mall in our neighborhood with many everyday stores. Food, Liquor, tobacco, restaurants, pharmacy, insurance, exercise and a medical clinic. Bowling alleys too. Lots of parking
Restaurants near us
The best local restaurants, different cuisines, recommended by us.
Earls Kitchen + Bar
6070 Silver DrWestern, upscale casual
Cactus Club Cafe Kingsway
4653 KingswayWestern, upscale casual, family friendly
Grand Crystal Seafood Restaurant
4500 KingswayChinese, casual, family friendly
The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - Burnaby
4510 Still Creek AveWestern, upscale casual , family friendly
Pear Tree Restaurant
4120 E Hastings StWestern, upscale
Trattoria Burnaby
4501 KingswayItalian, upscale casual, family friendly
Isami Sushi
4603 KingswayJapanese, casual
Sushi Garden Metro
4635 KingswayJapanese, casual
Food scene
No. 1 Beef Noodle
4741 Willingdon AveTaiwanese/Chinese, casual, family friendly
Jang Mo Jib Metrotown
5075 KingswayKorean, casual, family friendly
Jin Jiang Shanghai Restaurant
5411 KingswayChinese, casual, family friendly
Joyful Seafood Restaurant
5665 Kingsway Cantonese, casual, family friendly.
Tairyou Ichiba
4300 KingswayJapanese, casual, family friendly
Other things to do
Bonsor Recreation Complex
6550 Bonsor AveBurnaby Public Library
6100 Willingdon AveBurnaby Village Museum
6501 Deer Lake AveBurnaby Art Gallery
6344 Deer Lake AveShopping in Great Vancouver
Holt Renfrew
737 Dunsmuir StMcArthurGlen Designer Outlet Vancouver Airport
7899 Templeton Station RdNordstrom Pacific Centre
799 Robson StTsawwassen Mills
5000 Canoe Pass Wy