Start your visit at Canada Place, where Vancouver's harbour, mountains, and skyline create an unforgettable welcome.

Watch floatplanes take off from Coal Harbour before strolling along the scenic waterfront toward Jack Poole Plaza and the Olympic Cauldron.

Continue along the Coal Harbour Seawall, enjoying views of the North Shore Mountains and Vancouver's marina.

Walk into historic Gastown, the city's oldest neighbourhood and one of its most charming districts.

Explore the cobblestone streets lined with heritage buildings, independent boutiques, art galleries, and cafés. Stop by the famous Steam Clock before enjoying lunch at one of the neighbourhood's contemporary restaurants highlighting fresh Pacific Northwest cuisine.

Spend the afternoon exploring downtown Vancouver.

Browse shops along Robson Street, admire public art, or visit the Vancouver Art Gallery if you're interested in Canadian and Indigenous art.

Pause at one of Vancouver's renowned cafés before continuing your walk through the city centre.

Make your way through the West End to English Bay Beach, one of Vancouver's favourite places to watch the sunset.

If time allows, continue to Granville Island for dinner. The lively waterfront atmosphere, artisan shops, theatres, and restaurants make it an excellent place to experience Vancouver after dark.

• Ride a False Creek Ferry to Granville Island.
• Enjoy sunset drinks overlooking False Creek.

Spend the morning exploring Stanley Park, one of the world's most beautiful urban parks.

Walk or cycle portions of the seawall while visiting highlights including:

• Totem Poles
• Brockton Point
• Prospect Point
• Forest trails
• Scenic coastal viewpoints

The combination of rainforest, ocean, and skyline makes this Vancouver's signature experience.

Take the SeaBus across Burrard Inlet to Lonsdale Quay Market.

Browse local vendors, artisan food stalls, and specialty shops before enjoying lunch with panoramic views back toward downtown Vancouver.

Choose the experience that best suits your interests.

Option A – Grouse Mountain

Ride the Skyride gondola to the summit for spectacular city and mountain views, seasonal wildlife exhibits, and alpine walking trails.

Option B – Capilano Suspension Bridge Park

Walk among towering Douglas firs while crossing the famous suspension bridge and elevated treetop walkways.

Alternative

Visit Lynn Canyon Park for a scenic suspension bridge and rainforest trails without an admission fee.

Return to downtown for one final evening along the waterfront.

Choose dinner in Coal Harbour, Gastown, or Yaletown, enjoying fresh Pacific seafood or contemporary West Coast cuisine before taking one last stroll beside the harbour.

If you're visiting during the summer, check for waterfront festivals, outdoor concerts, or the Richmond Night Market before departing.

Nature

• Queen Elizabeth Park
• VanDusen Botanical Garden
• Lighthouse Park
• Deep Cove

Local Experiences

• False Creek Ferry
• Vancouver craft brewery tasting
• Richmond Night Market (seasonal)