Things to do in Vancouver

Don’t Miss!

If this is your first time in Vancouver or British Columbia, we recommend checking these out!

  • Stanley Park - Head to English Bay, grab a coffee, and walk the seawall! Enjoy beautiful views of the mountains and Stanley Park. Feeling peckish? Grab brunch at the Stanley Park Teahouse!

  • Granville Island - Visit the world famous Granville Island, which is accessible by sea bus from various downtown locations. Explore artisan shops, and take a walk around the market for local delicacies!

  • Capilano Suspension Bridge - Cross the legendary suspension bridge, walk through a rainforest canopy with Treetops Adventure, and experience an exhilarating walk above the canyon with Cliffwalk! Located in North Vancouver and easily accessible by bus or car.

Downtown

Should you choose to stay in the downtown area, there are ton’s of things to do in addition to the seawall!

  • Gastown - explore local shops and famous cobblestone streets you may have seen in many movies and tv shows! Take a photo by the historic Steam Clock

  • Vancouver Lookout - Take a glass elevator up 553 feet to enjoy 360 degree views of Vancouver an the North Shore mountains

  • Vancouver Art Gallery - Located in the centre of downtown, explore various exhibitions and events

Food & Drink

Check out these spots if you are looking for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or drinks. A mix of our favourite spots and well known local restaurants.

Breakfast

  • Café Medina

  • Homer St Café

  • Maxine’s Café & Bar

  • Botanist

  • Nero Belgian Waffle Bar

Lunch

  • Cactus Club

  • Il Saltimbocca Food Truck

  • Tractor

  • Nook

  • Tacofino

Dinner

  • Gyu Kaku

  • Brix & Mortar

  • Social Corner

  • Cactus Club

  • Elisa

Drinks

  • Jungle Room (also dinner)

  • Prophecy

  • The Lobby Lounge

  • The Watson (also dinner)

  • 1927 Lounge at Rosewood Hotel Georgia