Guidebook for Vancouver
Entertainment & Activities
Raining? Check out the current movie at the Park Theatre which is only a 10 min walk away.
67 locals recommend
The Park Theatre
3440 Cambie StRaining? Check out the current movie at the Park Theatre which is only a 10 min walk away.
"Fly Over Canada" is an amazing virtual flight ride in which you will “take off” into a huge domed screen to enjoy a breathtaking flight across Canada. Short, but insanely fun! Located in Canada Place (Waterfront SkyTrain Station)
433 locals recommend
Canada Place
999 Canada Pl"Fly Over Canada" is an amazing virtual flight ride in which you will “take off” into a huge domed screen to enjoy a breathtaking flight across Canada. Short, but insanely fun! Located in Canada Place (Waterfront SkyTrain Station)
Located in the middle of beautiful Stanley Park. Fascinating exhibits, 300 species of fish, 30,000 invertebrates, 56 species of amphibians and reptiles, dolphins, beluga whales, porpoises and sea otters.
663 locals recommend
Vancouver Aquarium
845 Avison WayLocated in the middle of beautiful Stanley Park. Fascinating exhibits, 300 species of fish, 30,000 invertebrates, 56 species of amphibians and reptiles, dolphins, beluga whales, porpoises and sea otters.
Parks & Nature
A beautiful park at the highest point in Vancouver with spectacular views of the city and mountains. There is a gorgeous quarry garden and an arboretum with exotic trees, plants and birds.
830 locals recommend
Queen Elizabeth Park
4600 Cambie StA beautiful park at the highest point in Vancouver with spectacular views of the city and mountains. There is a gorgeous quarry garden and an arboretum with exotic trees, plants and birds.
Stanley Park is a 1,001-acre public park that borders the downtown of Vancouver in British Columbia, Canada and is almost entirely surrounded by Vancouver Harbour and English Bay. There is an 11 kilometer seawall for walking and cycling. Not to be missed!
2658 locals recommend
Stanley Park
610 Pipeline RdStanley Park is a 1,001-acre public park that borders the downtown of Vancouver in British Columbia, Canada and is almost entirely surrounded by Vancouver Harbour and English Bay. There is an 11 kilometer seawall for walking and cycling. Not to be missed!
22 hectares of botanical landscapes with both fine dining and casual cafe.
321 locals recommend
VanDusen Botanical Garden
5251 Oak St22 hectares of botanical landscapes with both fine dining and casual cafe.
Shopping
The Pacific Centre is the largest mall in Downtown Vancouver with over 100 stores and shops, most of which are underground. Anchor stores include Holt Renfrew, Harry Rosen, H&M, and Nordstrom.
571 locals recommend
CF Pacific Centre
701 W Georgia StThe Pacific Centre is the largest mall in Downtown Vancouver with over 100 stores and shops, most of which are underground. Anchor stores include Holt Renfrew, Harry Rosen, H&M, and Nordstrom.
Best men's & women's Vancouver consignment & new clothing store. Complete with shoes, accessories, gifts & home décor on Main Street.
88 locals recommend
Front & Company
3772 Main StBest men's & women's Vancouver consignment & new clothing store. Complete with shoes, accessories, gifts & home décor on Main Street.
If Granville Island is the king of Vancouver destinations, then the Public Market is the jewel in the Island’s crown. A fascinating assortment of colourful stalls, showcasing unique homemade products and the very finest in gastronomic delights. Also home to many art galleries and gift shops.
470 locals recommend
Granville Island Public Market
1689 Johnston StIf Granville Island is the king of Vancouver destinations, then the Public Market is the jewel in the Island’s crown. A fascinating assortment of colourful stalls, showcasing unique homemade products and the very finest in gastronomic delights. Also home to many art galleries and gift shops.
Grocery & Supermarkets
Best organic produce in Vancouver and killer salad bar! 2 blocks north of City Hall SkyTrain.
726 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
510 W 8th AveBest organic produce in Vancouver and killer salad bar! 2 blocks north of City Hall SkyTrain.
Pick up basic food essentials from this supermarket located only 2 blocks away.
70 locals recommend
Save-On-Foods
2949 Main StPick up basic food essentials from this supermarket located only 2 blocks away.
If Granville Island is the king of Vancouver destinations, then the Public Market is the jewel in the Island’s crown. A fascinating assortment of colourful stalls, showcasing unique homemade products and the very finest in gastronomic delights. Also home to many art galleries and gift shops.
470 locals recommend
Granville Island Public Market
1689 Johnston StIf Granville Island is the king of Vancouver destinations, then the Public Market is the jewel in the Island’s crown. A fascinating assortment of colourful stalls, showcasing unique homemade products and the very finest in gastronomic delights. Also home to many art galleries and gift shops.
Arts & Culture
The Museum of Anthropology at the University of British Columbia campus is renowned for its displays of world arts and cultures, in particular works by First Nation band governments of the Pacific Northwest. It is also a place of extraordinary architectural beauty.
502 locals recommend
Museum of Anthropology
6393 NW Marine DrThe Museum of Anthropology at the University of British Columbia campus is renowned for its displays of world arts and cultures, in particular works by First Nation band governments of the Pacific Northwest. It is also a place of extraordinary architectural beauty.
Offers both historical and contemporary exhibitions of painting, sculpture, graphic arts, photography and video by regional, national and international artists.
1154 locals recommend
Vancouver Art Gallery
750 Hornby StOffers both historical and contemporary exhibitions of painting, sculpture, graphic arts, photography and video by regional, national and international artists.
Largest civic museum in Canada telling the history of Vancouver with contemporary, groundbreaking feature exhibits. Walk along the False Creek seawall afterwards!
144 locals recommend
Museum of Vancouver
1100 Chestnut StLargest civic museum in Canada telling the history of Vancouver with contemporary, groundbreaking feature exhibits. Walk along the False Creek seawall afterwards!
Sightseeing
Vancouver’s oldest neighbourhood, Gastown grew from a single tavern founded by John ‘Gassy Jack’ Deighton back in 1867. Today, the district retains its historic charm and independent spirit. Victorian architecture houses a thriving fashion scene, impeccably curated décor boutiques, one-of-a-kind galleries and some of the best culinary fare in Vancouver. It’s a gathering place for stylish locals and an ideal neighbourhood to explore on foot.
1068 locals recommend
Gastown
Vancouver’s oldest neighbourhood, Gastown grew from a single tavern founded by John ‘Gassy Jack’ Deighton back in 1867. Today, the district retains its historic charm and independent spirit. Victorian architecture houses a thriving fashion scene, impeccably curated décor boutiques, one-of-a-kind galleries and some of the best culinary fare in Vancouver. It’s a gathering place for stylish locals and an ideal neighbourhood to explore on foot.
Drinks & Nightlife
A little neighbourhood brewery with a Growler Shop & Tasting Room. They only serve the beer they brew & the occasional sausage, but there are usually food trucks outside!
289 locals recommend
Brassneck Brewery
2148 Main StA little neighbourhood brewery with a Growler Shop & Tasting Room. They only serve the beer they brew & the occasional sausage, but there are usually food trucks outside!
Intimate Spanish tapas bar with a stage for flamenco dancing & other live performances. The entertainment is free.
48 locals recommend
the Kino
3456 Cambie StIntimate Spanish tapas bar with a stage for flamenco dancing & other live performances. The entertainment is free.