Jane's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Here are my top tips for see worthy places in and around Vancouver:
A wonderful urban park to stroll, bike, swim, see the Natve totem poles or visit the renowned Vancouver Aquarium.
2658 locals recommend
Stanley Park
610 Pipeline RdA wonderful urban park to stroll, bike, swim, see the Natve totem poles or visit the renowned Vancouver Aquarium.
Grouse Mountain
6400 Nancy Greene WaySightseeing
Vancouver is known for its many natural wonders. As they say, you can go to the beach in the morning, ski in the afternoon and take in a show or game in the evening. In addition to the vast array of activities it offers, Vancouver is home to world-class museums, the best Asian food in North America, immense natural beauty, a vibrant downtown scene, no-notch universities and opportunities to learn about its First Nations history that stretches back thousands of years.
This once industrial district is now home to its famous public market as well as artisan shops, theatres, restaurants, a aquabus stop and theatre, dance and art schools. It's a terrific place to stroll around for an afternoon.
470 locals recommend
Granville Island Public Market
1689 Johnston StThis once industrial district is now home to its famous public market as well as artisan shops, theatres, restaurants, a aquabus stop and theatre, dance and art schools. It's a terrific place to stroll around for an afternoon.
Museum of Anthropology
6393 NW Marine DrEnglish Bay
Jericho Beach Park
3941 Point Grey RdSquamish
Neighbourhoods
Kitsilano offers beaches, outdoor swimming, restaurants, shopping and an overall great vibe.
190 locals recommend
Kitsilano
Kitsilano offers beaches, outdoor swimming, restaurants, shopping and an overall great vibe.
Downtown Vancouver
UBC is one of Canada's highest ranked universities. It is situated on the west most point of Vancouver and surrounded by forests (the Endowment Lands) and beaches (Spanish Banks and Wreck Beach - a "clothes optional" cove).
185 locals recommend
University of British Columbia
UBC is one of Canada's highest ranked universities. It is situated on the west most point of Vancouver and surrounded by forests (the Endowment Lands) and beaches (Spanish Banks and Wreck Beach - a "clothes optional" cove).