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Vancouver

Explorable neighborhoods, drink-and-dine delights and memorable cultural and outdoor activities framed by striking natural vistas â there's a superfluity of reasons to fall for this ocean-fringed metropolis.

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Attractions

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Stanley Park
Vancouver
One of North America’s largest urban green spaces, Stanley Park is revered for its dramatic forest-and-mountain oceanfront views. But there’s more to this…
Capilano Suspension Bridge Park
North Shore
As you inch gingerly across one of the world's longest (140m) and highest (70m) pedestrian suspension bridges, swaying gently over roiling Capilano Canyon…
Science World
Vancouver
Under Vancouver's favorite geodesic dome (OK, it's only one), this ever-popular science showcase has tonnes of hands-on galleries and a cool outdoor park…
Roedde House Museum
Vancouver
For a glimpse of what the West End looked like before the apartment blocks, visit this handsome 1893 Queen Anne–style mansion, now a lovingly preserved…
VanDusen Botanical Garden
Fairview & South Granville
This highly popular green-thumbed oasis is a 22-hectare, 255,000-plant idyll that offers a strollable web of pathways weaving through specialized garden…
Vancouver Police Museum & Archives
Gastown & Chinatown
Illuminating Vancouver's crime-and-vice-addled history, this quirky museum has had a recent makeover, uncovering the former coroner's courtroom (spot the…
Museum of Anthropology
Vancouver
Vancouver's best museum is studded with spectacular indigenous totem poles and breathtaking carvings – but it's also teeming with artifacts from cultures…
Bloedel Conservatory
Fairview & South Granville
Cresting the hill in Queen Elizabeth Park, this domed conservatory is a delightful rainy-day warm-up. At Vancouver's best-value paid attraction, you'll…

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Day Trips

From skiing in Whistler to gazing out on forested mountains in Squamish and eating at Richmond's night market, here are the top day trips from Vancouver.

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Transportation

With looming mountains and an expansive coastline, Vancouver is a wonder to explore - whether it's by bus, boat, bike or car.

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Free Things to Do

Vancouver is often named one of Canada’s most expensive cities. But for budget-conscious travelers, there are plenty of ways to enjoy the city for free.

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Traveling with Kids

The sea-to-sky city of Vancouver makes it easy to keep the kids entertained. These top tips can help you make the most of your family visit.

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