Gallery interior with visitors

Vancouver Art Gallery

The former courthouse on Robson Square — rotating exhibitions and a granite lawn for sitting.

The city’s main public gallery, still in the old courthouse while a new building is planned. A strong rainy-day hour; the steps outside are free.

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Science exhibition inside a bright museum hall
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False Creek · Vancouver

Science World

The geodesic dome at the end of False Creek, built for Expo 86.

Aerial view over mountains and coast
Rainy-day OK

Canada Place · Vancouver

FlyOver Canada

A flying-theatre ride from coast to coast, parked under the sails.

City and mountain viewpoint from a high lookout
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Downtown · Vancouver

Vancouver Lookout

A glass-elevator tower over Harbour Centre — the downtown panorama in one turn.

Garden pavilion on cultural grounds
Rainy-day OK

Point Grey · Vancouver

Museum of Anthropology at UBC

Monumental poles, a soaring great hall, and the Pacific collection of Arthur Erickson’s museum.

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A table of brunch dishes
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Downtown · Vancouver

Jam Café

Fried chicken and waffles, long weekend lines, and a second room in Victoria.

Granville Island from the air, under the Granville Street Bridge
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False Creek · Vancouver

Granville Island

Produce stalls, studios, and a working industrial island turned playground.

Busy restaurant interior

West End · Vancouver

Guu with Garlic

Loud, generous izakaya cooking on Thurlow Street.

Nigiri sushi on a dark plate
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Waterfront · Vancouver

Miku

Aburi sushi with a front-row seat to Burrard Inlet and the North Shore.

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Natural wonders nearby

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Siwash Rock from the Stanley Park shoreline at sunset
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West End · Vancouver

Stanley Park & Seawall

Ten kilometres of seawall, old-growth forest, and the city’s most famous loop.

Beach stretching toward the horizon
Free

Kitsilano · Vancouver

Kitsilano Beach

Saltwater pool, volleyball, and a downtown skyline across English Bay.

Vancouver waterfront path
Free

False Creek · Vancouver

False Creek & Seawall cycle

A flat, protected ride from Science World to Kits, with city and water the whole way.

Lush garden plantings on a hillside
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Riley Park · Vancouver

Queen Elizabeth Park

The city’s highest point in town: quarry garden, Bloedel Conservatory, and a lookout over the plain.

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Upcoming events nearby

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Vancouver Canucks
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Vancouver Canucks vs Edmonton Oilers

Home regular game at Rogers Arena. Vancouver Canucks vs Edmonton Oilers.

Vancouver Canucks
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Sports · Rogers Arena

Vancouver Canucks vs Calgary Flames

Home regular game at Rogers Arena. Vancouver Canucks vs Calgary Flames.

Vancouver Canucks
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Sports · Rogers Arena

Vancouver Canucks vs Vegas Golden Knights

Home regular game at Rogers Arena. Vancouver Canucks vs Vegas Golden Knights.

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Science exhibition inside a bright museum hall
Rainy-day OK

False Creek · Vancouver

Science World

The geodesic dome at the end of False Creek, built for Expo 86.

Aerial view over mountains and coast
Rainy-day OK

Canada Place · Vancouver

FlyOver Canada

A flying-theatre ride from coast to coast, parked under the sails.

City and mountain viewpoint from a high lookout
Editor’s pick

Downtown · Vancouver

Vancouver Lookout

A glass-elevator tower over Harbour Centre — the downtown panorama in one turn.

Garden pavilion on cultural grounds
Rainy-day OK

Point Grey · Vancouver

Museum of Anthropology at UBC

Monumental poles, a soaring great hall, and the Pacific collection of Arthur Erickson’s museum.

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Science exhibition inside a bright museum hall
Rainy-day OK

False Creek · Vancouver

Science World

The geodesic dome at the end of False Creek, built for Expo 86.

Aerial view over mountains and coast
Rainy-day OK

Canada Place · Vancouver

FlyOver Canada

A flying-theatre ride from coast to coast, parked under the sails.

City and mountain viewpoint from a high lookout
Editor’s pick

Downtown · Vancouver

Vancouver Lookout

A glass-elevator tower over Harbour Centre — the downtown panorama in one turn.

Garden pavilion on cultural grounds
Rainy-day OK

Point Grey · Vancouver

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A glass-elevator tower over Harbour Centre — the downtown panorama in one turn.

Riverfront boardwalk and city water
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The Quay

New Westminster’s Fraser riverfront — boardwalk, market, and the old capital looking at the water.

Waterfront park lawn
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Westminster Pier Park

A long pier park over the Fraser, with swings, lookouts, and working river traffic.

Historic brick commercial street
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District 1881

Chilliwack’s historic downtown block — brick, heritage façades, and a walkable evening.