Allow at least two hours for a good look at everything on offer! Granville Island is not actually an island, but a large peninsula connected to the mainland by the magnificent metal spans of the Granville Island Bridge. Removed from the hustle and bustle of downtown, it is a great place to spend a quiet afternoon. The island boasts many restaurants, bars, theatres, artists' studios and craft boutiques.
With its wide range of local produce and products, the Granville Island Public Market is the perfect place to prepare your picnic lunch! In the mood for some shopping? Robson Stree t, in the West End , and Broadway Avenue , in Kitsilano , are two shopping destinations that are popular with locals and tourists alike, offering fashion and more for everyone and every budget.
In fact, two well-known Canadian brands originated in these areas of Vancouver a number of years ago: Mountain Equipment Co-op MEC , Canada's largest supplier of outdoor equipment, and Aritzia , an innovative women's fashion boutique.
Take an exhilarating 6,km journey across Canada, from east to west, discovering some of the country's most spectacular and iconic locations without ever leaving Vancouver! The film is projected on a metre spherical screen. Just outside of Vancouver floats the Capilano Suspension Bridge , built in ! The m long, 70m high bridge offers a stunning view of the oh-so-green forest of Capilano River Regional Park. Within this park, Treetops Adventure takes guests of all ages more than 30 feet above the forest floor on seven suspension bridges attached to old-growth Douglas fir trees!
Open mid-March to late April from 9 a. Capilano River Hatchery, a government-run fish farm , is located a few minutes from the Capilano Suspension Bridge. Juvenile salmon are released into the river in the spring. Mature fish return in the fall to spawn, climbing the fish ladders by jumping from one pool to the next. From July to November, it is possible to see adult coho, chinook or steelhead salmon.
Open in May and September from 8 a. Located less than 15 minutes from North Vancouver, Grouse Mountain offers a wide array of activities for visitors of all ages : helicopter rides, paragliding, ascent to the top of a wind turbine, gondola rides, a lumberjack show, a demonstration of free-flying birds of prey and a tour of a wildlife refuge home to bears, wolves, owls and other small animals.
Not to mention the gruelling 2. The mountain is accessible daily from 9 a. Maenam is one of Vancouver's best Thai restaurants, offering refined, beautifully-presented, authentic cuisine prepared using the best seasonal and local ingredients. The menu includes familiar classics like the sweet and sour tom kaa soup, curries and pad Thai. Wine, beer and cocktail menu is also avalable. Open for dinner Tuesday-Sunday from 5 p. British Columbia is known for its high quality wild salmon!
This small restaurant showcases Aboriginal cuisine with a range of menu items inspired by a variety of First Nations culinary tradition. The homemade bannock, or flatbread, is one of the house specialties!
This cozy, modern Chinese brasserie is a far cry from the Chinese restaurants of old. You will be charmed by the fresh ingredients, friendly staff, trendy atmosphere and the impeccable presentation. In a city that has long embraced Chinese cuisine as part of its culinary heritage, Bao Bei exemplifies the changing face of Chinatown. The French influenced West Coast fare is prepared and served with flare for a unique dining experience.
A meat-lover's paradise! Blue Water Cafe is the ultimate fine dining experience for lovers of fresh seafood. This warm and inviting restaurant offers impeccable service and an abundance of the freshest seafood, prepared in a multitude of ways: sushi, oysters, caviar, fish, and so much more.
The menu also includes meat and vegetarian options. Wine-lovers take note, they carry over 1, labels and have a cellar of 14, bottles! Dragon boating is quickly becoming a favourite pastime in Vancouver, a city that is a natural haven for water sports. The annual Dragon Boat Festival attracts over , people and close to dragon boat teams from the area and around the globe.
There are many free outdoor concerts in addition to paying concerts. This annual three-day festival features folk music from around the globe, performed in a beautiful outdoor venue. One of Canada's most popular folk music festivals, it attracts some 30, folk music fans every year and features 30 to 40 concerts on eight outdoor stages. Celebration of Light is an international musical fireworks competition. Competing countries light up the sky with spectacular fireworks, carefully synchronized to music.
Whether you watch it from the shore or from a boat out on the water, this festival is a delight for all ages. Like Montreal, Toronto and many other big cities across the globe, Vancouver celebrates diversity.
A week of festivities culminates in a flamboyant parade stretching along two kilometres of city streets and attracting close to half a million spectators and participants. Our flight was cancelled and we where forced to spend another day, which we are glad to. Do a walking tour and learn about the city. People are very friendly and chilled.
Visit Stanley Park and the Public Market for some delicious picnic items. What to do Noteworthy Worth the detour Must see. Stanley Park Stanley Park is such a vast natural environment that it is easy to forget that one is in the middle of the city.
Gastown This is the birthplace of Vancouver, with historic cobblestone streets and Victorian buildings. Vancouver Aquarium The Vancouver Aquarium is not just an aquarium: it is a unique non-profit marine science centre dedicated to the conservation of aquatic life.
Museum of Anthropology Widely considered to be one of Vancouver's finest museums, the UBC Museum of Anthropology houses a number of permanent and temporary exhibitions.
Guide to visiting Vancouver. Beaches umbrella Cycling bicycle parking Parks tree. Stanley Park. Visitor parking. Work up a sweat or pack a picnic and explore at your own pace at one of three destination parks. Stanley Park is a magnificent green oasis in the midst of an urban landscape. Explore hectares of natural West Coast rainforest. Queen Elizabeth Park is the highest point in Vancouver and makes for spectacular views of the park, city, and mountains on the North Shore.
Free rose garden and landscaped quarry garden Arboretum of exotic and native trees Sculptures Bloedel Conservatory , a paid-entry indoor tropical garden Pitch and putt, tennis, lawn bowling, disc golf, and more. Hastings Park is one of Vancouver's largest urban parks with a combination of recreational activities, nature, and entertainment venues. Italian and Japanese styled gardens Parkour, bike skills, track and field, and more Two skateparks Trails connected to city bike routes Hastings Racecourse and the Pacific National Exhibition.
Rain or shine, Vancouver's gardens inspire and soothe with their beauty. Bloedel Conservatory is an indoor tropical paradise in Queen Elizabeth Park. VanDusen Botanical Garden is a acre oasis. Explore an Elizabethan hedge maze and unwind in a serene setting. VanDusen has something for everyone to enjoy.
Sculptures featuring artists like Bill Reid, David Marshall, and Sebastian Guided, group, and self-guided tours Cart tours for people with mobility issues Indoor visitor centre Casual dining and gift shop. The stunning garden is an authentic representation of Ming Dynasty-era tradition. Winding paths, rocks, and lush plants Unique rock forms, lily-covered pond, and pagoda Beautiful vistas Next to Dr.
Sun Yat-Sen Park. The Seawall is divided into two marked sections: Outer path closest to the water : walkers and joggers Inside path: cyclists and inline skaters Follow the signs to make sure you use the Seawall safely. Vancouver's Seawall is the world's longest uninterrupted waterfront path.
Steps to get a permit Make sure your vehicle is insured.
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