Vancouver Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
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This thriving Pacific Northwest city offers an alluring mix of cosmopolitan culture, an excellent restaurant scene and craft beer bars as well as wonderful natural scenery.

With its sophisticated urban centre, coastline of sandy beaches and surrounding forested mountains, Vancouver appeals to visitors seeking big-city entertainment and outdoor pursuits. Explore neighbourhoods filled with artsy shops, multicultural restaurants and historic architecture. Cycle through a scenic park, enjoy an invigorating hike and relax on a beach.

Take your time discovering Vancouver’s diverse neighbourhoods. Window shop along Robson Street, which features a variety of mid-range shops as well as luxury retailers like Gucci and Tiffany & Co. Head to Gastown to admire historic architecture and dine in some of the city’s top restaurants. Take photos of Chinatown’s famous Millennium Gate and then stroll through the exquisite Dr. Sun Yat Sen Chinese Garden.

No visit to Vancouver would be complete without a stop in Stanley Park, a 1,000-acre (405-hectare) expanse of semi-wild parkland. Walk, bike or jog along the Seawall, which runs along the park’s coastline, offering lovely views of the city and the Lions Gate Bridge. Head to English Bay Beach on the edge of the park for swimming and sunbathing.

Grouse Mountain, located north of downtown, is another favourite destination for visitors interested in getting active. It offers excellent skiing and snowboarding in the winter and picturesque hiking in the summer.

Explore the city’s cultural side with a visit to the Museum of Anthropology, home to an exceptional collection of Northwest Coast First Nations’ art. View the exhibitions of Canadian and West Coast art housed at the Vancouver Art Gallery, including notable works by modernist painter Emily Carr.

Take the ferry across False Creek to visit Granville Island. Browse fresh produce, seafood, meats and baked goods at the Granville Island Public Market.

Most visitors arrive at the city by plane at Vancouver International Airport. Vancouver is also well connected by bus and train to most major Canadian cities, as well as by bus to the U.S. Get around easily within the city on its extensive public transportation system, which includes electric trolley and diesel buses, the light-rail SkyTrain and the SeaBus ferry.

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Where to stay in Vancouver

River Rock Casino Resort
River Rock Casino Resort
4 out of 5
8811 River Road, Richmond, BC
The price is ₹13,600 per night from 9 Oct to 10 Oct
₹13,600
per night
9 Oct - 10 Oct
Stay at this 4-star spa resort in Richmond. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (3,816 reviews)
"Stayed one night before catching a cruise. The property was conveniently located at a train stop no need for uber or taxi from airport. Rooms were clean and bed comfortable. Only downside is build is a little older. Some elevators and escalators were broke but they were working on them. Some common ..."

Reviewed on 29 Sep 2023

River Rock Casino Resort
The Sutton Place Hotel Vancouver
The Sutton Place Hotel Vancouver
4.5 out of 5
845 Burrard St, Vancouver, BC
The price is ₹13,658 per night from 29 Oct to 30 Oct
₹13,658
per night
29 Oct - 30 Oct
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Vancouver. Enjoy a full-service spa, breakfast and WiFi. Our guests praise the quiet rooms and the overall value in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,819 reviews)
"Convenient downtown hotel, friendly staff, nice and clean room."

Reviewed on 2 Oct 2023

The Sutton Place Hotel Vancouver
Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront
Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront
4 out of 5
1133 Hastings St W, Vancouver, BC
The price is ₹14,696 per night from 29 Oct to 30 Oct
₹14,696
per night
29 Oct - 30 Oct
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Vancouver. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (3,817 reviews)
"Thank you for the accommodation."

Reviewed on 2 Oct 2023

Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Sonder The Sunset
Sonder The Sunset
3 out of 5
1111 Burnaby St, Vancouver, BC
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Vancouver. Enjoy on-site parking, laundry facilities and a balcony. Popular attractions Canada Place Cruise Ship Terminal and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,024 reviews)
Crappy Guest Preparation
"The stay started badly. The Sonder is a 'self serve' hotel with NO staff on the front desk and the entire check-in process is done on-line, or with an App. We were not informed of this fact and were locked out of the hotel until another guest let us in. We were unable to check-in because there was ..."

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2023

Sonder The Sunset
Rosedale Condominiums
Rosedale Condominiums
3.5 out of 5
838 Hamilton Street, Vancouver, BC
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Vancouver. Enjoy free WiFi, a health club and valet parking. Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,364 reviews)
"Very comfortable accommodations. Fantastic location. Everything within walking distance."

Reviewed on 2 Oct 2023

Rosedale Condominiums
Sonder at Revival
Sonder at Revival
4 out of 5
1771 Comox Street, Vancouver, BC
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Vancouver. Enjoy on-site parking, a terrace and concierge services. Popular attractions Canada Place Cruise Ship Terminal and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (251 reviews)
Will stay here again!
"Room was clean and well designed. Loved the small kitchen too."

Reviewed on 30 Sep 2023

Sonder at Revival
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
28 Feb 2020

My wife and I particularly enjoy Stanley Park

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
12 Feb 2020

Amazing city! You can walk everywhere, great food options. Would recommend to anyone

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
3 Feb 2020

The Aquarium was great (3 adults spent 4 hours there) and i also enjoyed the normal/space museum. There are plenty of places to eat and lots of variety too. Capilano suspension bridge is my must see recomendation

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
30 Jan 2020

Great place for a short or long holiday, public transport is efficient and cheap

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
30 Dec 2019

A really welcoming city

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
6 Dec 2019

Amazing city.

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