Vancouver boasts everything from sublime to quirky – offering something to please every taste and preference.
Vancouver Lookout provides breathtaking 360-degree city panoramas. Situated atop Harbour Centre skyscraper, it provides spectacular 360-degree views from its perch at its summit.
Canada Place, Vancouver’s famed cruise ship terminal, hotel and convention center with an eye-catching roof design that looks like an immense sailing vessel, is another popular travel attraction in this city. Cathay Pacific offers great deals on many flight options, including Delhi to Vancouver.
Stanley Park
Stanley Park is one of North America’s most beloved urban green spaces, beloved for its picturesque forest-and-waterfront vistas and sprawling waterfront parkscape. But it offers more than meets the eye – with hiking trails, family attractions and beaches that overlook sunset views dotted throughout its expanse.
At Stanley Park, one of the highlights is a stroll along the Seawall: an 8-km trail that circles the entire park and provides stunning views of city and mountain life. Ideal for walks and bike rides alike, its popularity on sunny days may make this attraction overcrowded; therefore we recommend Third or First Beach as alternative spots for sunbathing with lifeguards in place in both cases, and concession stands nearby to avoid crowding issues.
Looking for an invigorating day trip? Try Lost Lagoon and its perimeter paths, popular among bird watchers and offering stunning water and forest views. Originally an artificial lake created by the city in the early 1900s, Jubilee Fountain here offers visitors a chance to relax or take photos.
Brockton Point’s famed totem poles offer another exciting attraction nearby; these nine stunning sculptures represent different tribes of Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh people and make for a must-see attraction as well as historical gems for anyone interested in native American cultures. They make for an eye-catching tourist attraction.
Stanley Park offers many popular attractions, including the historic Vancouver Aquarium (once home to the world’s largest fish tank), Lumberman’s Arch, Prospect Point, Siwash Rock and Siwash Rock. There are also restaurants, cafes and vendors lining Stanley Park for visitors’ entertainment such as Rocky Point Ice Cream Shop which specializes in handcrafted flavors like Earl Grey & Honey or Maple Walnut!
Stanley Park is home to numerous historic homes that can be explored on a guided tour with the Stanley Park Historical Society. This tour is an ideal option if you have limited time available for exploring Stanley Park but want a comprehensive understanding of its rich past.
Chinatown
Chinatown is an iconic neighborhood known for foodies and shoppers. Dine at Chinese and Southeast Asian restaurants, grab dumplings from street carts or sip bubble tea at one of many shops – at night the streets glimmer with neon as vendors offer food, beverage and souvenir sales.
Doyers Street was named for its 90-degree turn, which legend holds was intended to stop ghosts from flying straight through. Now this narrow corridor houses small offices for law and order as well as acupuncture, Chinese medical science, dentistry and Tin Sun metaphysics–famous masters of Feng Shui.
The Museum of Anthropology in Toronto is internationally-recognized for its exhibits showcasing the art and culture of Canada’s First Peoples. Its Multiversity Galleries offer visitors a glimpse into some of its finest treasures – such as traditional Haida houses or totem poles from throughout Canada.
Robson Street may be best known as an outlet for shopping, but don’t limit your explorations solely to international brand names. Robson Street serves as home for some unique Vancouver events like acrobatic dance performances and musical concerts – don’t miss them!
Visit Vancouver isn’t complete without taking in its panoramic city and mountain vistas from 550 feet up, on top of Harbour Centre skyscraper. At Vancouver Lookout, visitors can learn about all that Vancouver offers below via guided tour or just enjoy its incredible revolving restaurant views.
Vanier Park provides an intimate view of Vancouver. Here you’ll find three AAA GEM attractions – H.R. MacMillan Space Centre, Museum of Vancouver and Vancouver Maritime Museum – offering astronaut-like experiences such as virtual voyages on 30-passenger spaceships with virtual voyages aboard laser shows synced up to contemporary music as well as original planetarium shows.
The Museum of Vancouver is an invaluable source of history and culture information about Vancouver, with galleries full of everything from Aboriginal art to works by celebrated photographers like Henri Cartier-Bresson and Ansel Adams. If you want an even more engaging experience, try attending one of their FUSE events!
Night Markets
Vancouver offers an assortment of night markets. These popular events feature delicious food, music and retail vendors – the ideal mix for family outings or singles looking for an enjoyable evening in Vancouver. Night markets provide an unforgettable experience that is sure to please.
Downtown Vancouver will soon see a brand new night market featuring food trucks, local vendors, and free photo booth rentals by Dang Good Booths. It will take place near Vancouver Art Gallery’s Robson Square location – offering international cuisine while fashionistas can shop rare vintage from Granville Flea. In addition to food and fashion offerings, this night market will also provide entertainment and fun activities!
The Richmond Night Market is one of the city’s most beloved night markets, first established in 2000 and offering a diverse selection of food and entertainment. A must-visit for any visitor to Vancouver, it showcases exotic cuisine while providing an ideal opportunity for socialization between April and October.
Gastown Night Market, Fort Langley Night Market and Shipyards Night Market offer visitors the perfect way to sample local culture while learning more about Vancouver’s history. Also popular among locals and visitors alike is the Vancouver Christmas Market held each winter featuring beautifully curated booths offering trinkets and ornaments at great discounts.
Vancouver offers many hotels and resorts for you to stay, such as Gastown, Yaletown and Downtown Vancouver being popular places. River Rock Casino Resort also provides convenient accommodations near night markets with restaurants and bars as well as family-friendly amenities – perfect if travelling with children!
Whale Watching
Vancouver whale watching season typically runs from March through October, giving visitors the opportunity to observe humpback whales, gray whales, and minke whales swimming off its coast. Whale watchers have several options available – from flying in a float plane or viewing them from Zodiac boats; more stable tour boats provide knowledgeable commentary as well.
One of the best things to do in Vancouver is taking a stroll along Stanley Park Seawall, an 8.8-kilometer (5.5-mile) walkway encircling Vancouver’s most beloved park. Along this 8.8 km (5.5 mi) walkway you will pass nine totem poles carved by First Nations tribal members and admire its coastal scenery. Those interested in getting up close and personal with wildlife in this region can visit Vancouver Aquarium – home to friendly sea otters, vibrant jellyfish and even sharks! For something different try Bird and Marine Life Sanctuary or VanDusen Botanical Garden which are both open year round.
Vancouver boasts several indoor attractions that will delight travelers of all ages and interests, whether they be art galleries, public libraries or science centers. Step inside Vancouver Art Gallery for some eye-opening exhibitions or admire Chinatown Library’s impressive coliseum-inspired spiral design; for something completely different visit Science World for permanent and interactive science exhibits including an OMNIMAX theatre!
Robson Street offers international brand names and boutiques. To do some serious shopping in Vancouver’s center, Granville Island provides bustling Public Market, intimate theatres and indie craft studios; during warmer months come at night for lively night markets that rival those found in Hong Kong.
