Neighbourhoods
A culturally rich and authentic neighbourhood, Commercial Drive - also known as The Drive - is one of the best and most colourful shopping, dining and nightlife districts you will find in the city; and boasts home to Vancouver’s own 8 block officially designated Little Italy, representing more than 60 years of Italian heritage. Day or evening, The Drive offers 22 full blocks to explore with over 300 distinct merchants, including quaint boutiques, an eclectic collection of restaurants, a vibrant live music and bar scene, dinner and dancing, theatres, coffee houses, specialty food stores and bakeries. A one of a kind experience. Welcome to The Drive.
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296 locals recommend
Commercial Drive
Commercial DriveA culturally rich and authentic neighbourhood, Commercial Drive - also known as The Drive - is one of the best and most colourful shopping, dining and nightlife districts you will find in the city; and boasts home to Vancouver’s own 8 block officially designated Little Italy, representing more than 60 years of Italian heritage. Day or evening, The Drive offers 22 full blocks to explore with over 300 distinct merchants, including quaint boutiques, an eclectic collection of restaurants, a vibrant live music and bar scene, dinner and dancing, theatres, coffee houses, specialty food stores and bakeries. A one of a kind experience. Welcome to The Drive.
https://www.destinationvancouver.com/vancouver/neighbourhoods/commercial-drive/
Kitsilano is a laid-back residential area known for the huge saltwater Kitsilano Pool and mountain views from Kitsilano Beach. Stores selling yoga wear, outdoor gear and fashionable clothes line West 4th Avenue, the main drag, and dining options range from waterside seafood spots to long-standing vegetarian eateries. Cultural attractions include the Vancouver Maritime Museum and the H.R. MacMillan Space Centre.
190 locals recommend
Kitsilano
Kitsilano is a laid-back residential area known for the huge saltwater Kitsilano Pool and mountain views from Kitsilano Beach. Stores selling yoga wear, outdoor gear and fashionable clothes line West 4th Avenue, the main drag, and dining options range from waterside seafood spots to long-standing vegetarian eateries. Cultural attractions include the Vancouver Maritime Museum and the H.R. MacMillan Space Centre.
Yaletown is a stylish, historical district of Vancouver BC. Yaletown combines a sophisticated, cosmopolitan atmosphere with the friendly attitude found at boutique shops and local restaurants.
483 locals recommend
Yaletown
Yaletown is a stylish, historical district of Vancouver BC. Yaletown combines a sophisticated, cosmopolitan atmosphere with the friendly attitude found at boutique shops and local restaurants.
Shopping is what Robson Street is famous for. Whether you’re looking to give your credit card a thorough workout, or window shopping is more your speed, Robson Street will hit the spot. The main retail shopping area starts around Granville Street, which is where you’ll find the Nordstrom department store and the entrance to the Pacific Centre shopping mall, stretching down to Jervis Street. In between, you’ll find most of the major North American fashion brands, along with a lively mix of sporting goods, accessories, homewares, beauty and wellness purveyors. You’ll find a number of international luxury brands a block off Robson, around the intersection of Burrard and Alberni streets.
789 locals recommend
Robson Street
1155 Robson StShopping is what Robson Street is famous for. Whether you’re looking to give your credit card a thorough workout, or window shopping is more your speed, Robson Street will hit the spot. The main retail shopping area starts around Granville Street, which is where you’ll find the Nordstrom department store and the entrance to the Pacific Centre shopping mall, stretching down to Jervis Street. In between, you’ll find most of the major North American fashion brands, along with a lively mix of sporting goods, accessories, homewares, beauty and wellness purveyors. You’ll find a number of international luxury brands a block off Robson, around the intersection of Burrard and Alberni streets.
Lively Gastown is known for its whistling Steam Clock and mix of souvenir shops, indie art galleries and decor stores in Victorian buildings. A trendy food and drink scene includes chic cocktail lounges and restaurants serving everything from gourmet sandwiches to local seafood. Hip eateries also dot the neighboring Downtown Eastside area, while the up-and-coming Railtown district is home to edgy fashion studios.
1068 locals recommend
Gastown
Lively Gastown is known for its whistling Steam Clock and mix of souvenir shops, indie art galleries and decor stores in Victorian buildings. A trendy food and drink scene includes chic cocktail lounges and restaurants serving everything from gourmet sandwiches to local seafood. Hip eateries also dot the neighboring Downtown Eastside area, while the up-and-coming Railtown district is home to edgy fashion studios.
Mount Pleasant is a largely residential area with gastropubs and indie fashion shops on Main Street and chain restaurants in Cambie Village. It’s also home to specialist outdoor stores selling kayaks, bikes and ski gear. Edgy galleries dot the Flats, an emerging art district in an industrial zone, while Science World shows interactive exhibits and IMAX films in a geodesic dome.
82 locals recommend
Mount Pleasant
Mount Pleasant is a largely residential area with gastropubs and indie fashion shops on Main Street and chain restaurants in Cambie Village. It’s also home to specialist outdoor stores selling kayaks, bikes and ski gear. Edgy galleries dot the Flats, an emerging art district in an industrial zone, while Science World shows interactive exhibits and IMAX films in a geodesic dome.
Chinatown is known for its buzzing food scene, which includes traditional Asian bakeries, dim sum restaurants and hip cocktail bars. Jars of ginseng and dried fish line the shelves of old-school apothecaries, while Chinese groceries stocked with live seafood and exotic vegetables share the streets with indie fashion shops. Nearby, Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden has tranquil paths and pavilions.
171 locals recommend
Chinatown
Chinatown is known for its buzzing food scene, which includes traditional Asian bakeries, dim sum restaurants and hip cocktail bars. Jars of ginseng and dried fish line the shelves of old-school apothecaries, while Chinese groceries stocked with live seafood and exotic vegetables share the streets with indie fashion shops. Nearby, Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden has tranquil paths and pavilions.
Sightseeing
Kitsilano Beach is one of the most popular beaches in Vancouver, especially in the warm summer months. Located at the north edge of the Kitsilano neighborhood, the beach faces out onto English Bay.
847 locals recommend
Kitsilano Beach Park
1499 Arbutus StKitsilano Beach is one of the most popular beaches in Vancouver, especially in the warm summer months. Located at the north edge of the Kitsilano neighborhood, the beach faces out onto English Bay.
Popular beach with a sailing club. Can rent stand-up paddleboards or take wind-sailing lessons
337 locals recommend
Jericho Beach Park
3941 Point Grey RdPopular beach with a sailing club. Can rent stand-up paddleboards or take wind-sailing lessons
UBC Pacific Spirit Park is a popular network of trails for hikers, walkers, runners, and mountain bikers alike. Only certain trails allow mountain bikers, and generally the mountain biking crowd has long since departed UBC for more favored, challenging trails on the North Shore.
254 locals recommend
Pacific Spirit Regional Park
5495 W 16th AveUBC Pacific Spirit Park is a popular network of trails for hikers, walkers, runners, and mountain bikers alike. Only certain trails allow mountain bikers, and generally the mountain biking crowd has long since departed UBC for more favored, challenging trails on the North Shore.
With a mix of unique crafts, skilled artisans, outdoor outfitters and deluxe gourmet stores, Granville Island is one of the best places in the city to purchase souvenirs for back home. The public market is a great place to start; pick up smoked salmon, exclusive teas, and other gourmet goodies. Check out the stores in the Net Loft building for First Nations artworks, B.C. wines, and other unique gifts. Take a stroll along Railspur Alley and the far end of the island to peek into artisan studios where glassblowers, potters, jewelers and even a broom maker ply their crafts. https://granvilleisland.com/
1659 locals recommend
Granville Island
With a mix of unique crafts, skilled artisans, outdoor outfitters and deluxe gourmet stores, Granville Island is one of the best places in the city to purchase souvenirs for back home. The public market is a great place to start; pick up smoked salmon, exclusive teas, and other gourmet goodies. Check out the stores in the Net Loft building for First Nations artworks, B.C. wines, and other unique gifts. Take a stroll along Railspur Alley and the far end of the island to peek into artisan studios where glassblowers, potters, jewelers and even a broom maker ply their crafts. https://granvilleisland.com/
Queen Elizabeth Park, Vancouver’s horticultural jewel, is a major draw for floral display enthusiasts and view-seekers, and as a popular backdrop for wedding photos. At 152 metres above sea level, it’s the highest point in Vancouver and makes for spectacular views of the park, city, and mountains on the North Shore.
830 locals recommend
Queen Elizabeth Park
4600 Cambie StQueen Elizabeth Park, Vancouver’s horticultural jewel, is a major draw for floral display enthusiasts and view-seekers, and as a popular backdrop for wedding photos. At 152 metres above sea level, it’s the highest point in Vancouver and makes for spectacular views of the park, city, and mountains on the North Shore.
English Bay is the most populated beach area in Vancouver's downtown area. The Stanley Park Seawall, a popular running and biking route, runs along the east side of the beach.
Check out the English Bay Cactus Club for lunch or dinner with a view.
537 locals recommend
English Bay Beach
Beach AvenueEnglish Bay is the most populated beach area in Vancouver's downtown area. The Stanley Park Seawall, a popular running and biking route, runs along the east side of the beach.
Check out the English Bay Cactus Club for lunch or dinner with a view.
State-of-the-art technology to give you the feeling of flight. You will hang suspended, feet dangling, before a 20-metre spherical screen while our film whisks you away on an exhilarating 8-minute journey across Canada, from east to west
189 locals recommend
FlyOver Canada
999 Canada PlaceState-of-the-art technology to give you the feeling of flight. You will hang suspended, feet dangling, before a 20-metre spherical screen while our film whisks you away on an exhilarating 8-minute journey across Canada, from east to west
Experience Canada at Canada Place. Walk across our great nation on The Canadian Trail, take a ride on FlyOver Canada, or watch the Sails of Light nightly.
433 locals recommend
Canada Place
999 Canada PlExperience Canada at Canada Place. Walk across our great nation on The Canadian Trail, take a ride on FlyOver Canada, or watch the Sails of Light nightly.
If you want to treat yourselves to something spectacular, I’d suggest you consider flying one way. It is incredible to see Vancouver from a Helijet. It sounds fancy but it isn’t that expensive if you book well in advance or book on sale and it saves so much time. You could fly one way and take the ferry the other.
26 locals recommend
Harbour Air
1055 Canada PlIf you want to treat yourselves to something spectacular, I’d suggest you consider flying one way. It is incredible to see Vancouver from a Helijet. It sounds fancy but it isn’t that expensive if you book well in advance or book on sale and it saves so much time. You could fly one way and take the ferry the other.
Stanley Park is a 405-hectare public park that borders the downtown of Vancouver in British Columbia, Canada and is almost entirely surrounded by waters of Vancouver Harbour and English Bay.
2658 locals recommend
Stanley Park
610 Pipeline RdStanley Park is a 405-hectare public park that borders the downtown of Vancouver in British Columbia, Canada and is almost entirely surrounded by waters of Vancouver Harbour and English Bay.
Appreciate nature from three breathtaking perspectives - Capilano Suspension Bridge, Treetops Adventure and the exciting Cliffwalk
1150 locals recommend
Capilano Suspension Bridge
3735 Capilano RdAppreciate nature from three breathtaking perspectives - Capilano Suspension Bridge, Treetops Adventure and the exciting Cliffwalk
As Vancouver’s most popular attraction, Grouse Mountain is the only truly four-season destination in the lower mainland and features a wildlife refuge, vast selection of dining options, thrilling outdoor adventure, summer activities galore, the best in local snow sports, and much more. One thing is for certain: there is no place quite like the Peak of Vancouver.
1038 locals recommend
Grouse Mountain
6400 Nancy Greene WayAs Vancouver’s most popular attraction, Grouse Mountain is the only truly four-season destination in the lower mainland and features a wildlife refuge, vast selection of dining options, thrilling outdoor adventure, summer activities galore, the best in local snow sports, and much more. One thing is for certain: there is no place quite like the Peak of Vancouver.
The Grouse Grind® is a 2.9-kilometre trail up the face of Grouse Mountain, commonly referred to as “Mother Nature's Stairmaster”. Cooperatively supported by Grouse Mountain Resort and Metro Vancouver Regional Parks, this trail is very challenging.
Keep in mind that there is a wide range of mountaintop trails that might better suit the average hiker.
233 locals recommend
Grouse Grind Trail
6400 Nancy Greene WayThe Grouse Grind® is a 2.9-kilometre trail up the face of Grouse Mountain, commonly referred to as “Mother Nature's Stairmaster”. Cooperatively supported by Grouse Mountain Resort and Metro Vancouver Regional Parks, this trail is very challenging.
Keep in mind that there is a wide range of mountaintop trails that might better suit the average hiker.
The park contains the third highest waterfall in British Columbia. The spectacular falls cascade over a series of cliffs 335 meters high. The park includes day use picnic sites, water and restrooms. There are two viewing platforms for the falls just a short walk from the parking lot. Visitors can also access the hiking trails up the famed Stawamus Chief.
The group picnic site in the park is ideal for weddings and family reunions.
83 locals recommend
Shannon Falls
The park contains the third highest waterfall in British Columbia. The spectacular falls cascade over a series of cliffs 335 meters high. The park includes day use picnic sites, water and restrooms. There are two viewing platforms for the falls just a short walk from the parking lot. Visitors can also access the hiking trails up the famed Stawamus Chief.
The group picnic site in the park is ideal for weddings and family reunions.
Dramatic gondola over Howe Sound, plus cafes, hiking trails, lodges, a lookout & a suspension bridge.
387 locals recommend
Sea to Sky Highway
36800 British Columbia 99Dramatic gondola over Howe Sound, plus cafes, hiking trails, lodges, a lookout & a suspension bridge.
One of the largest ski resorts in North America located just over two hours from Vancouver which was home to the 2010 Olympic Winter Games.
85 locals recommend
Whistler Blackcomb
4545 BC-99One of the largest ski resorts in North America located just over two hours from Vancouver which was home to the 2010 Olympic Winter Games.
Featuring handmade ceramics, candles, textiles, artwork and books from local artists! As a non-profit, all revenue goes toward our educational and public.
221 locals recommend
Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden
578 Carrall StFeaturing handmade ceramics, candles, textiles, artwork and books from local artists! As a non-profit, all revenue goes toward our educational and public.
Food scene
Summer night market. April to October Friday and Saturdays at 7-12pm, Sunday and Stat Holidays at 7-11pm. Be prepared for line ups or you can buy a fast pass online.
191 locals recommend
Richmond Night Market
8351 River RdSummer night market. April to October Friday and Saturdays at 7-12pm, Sunday and Stat Holidays at 7-11pm. Be prepared for line ups or you can buy a fast pass online.
Kid friendly
This 137-metre, heated saltwater swimming pool on the bay features three slides & a cafe. Open May-September.
145 locals recommend
Kitsilano Pool
2305 Cornwall AveThis 137-metre, heated saltwater swimming pool on the bay features three slides & a cafe. Open May-September.
Warehouse-style, kid-centric shopping mall with a caboose, play area & an arcade, plus a bistro.
28 locals recommend
Kids Market, Granville Island
1496 Cartwright StWarehouse-style, kid-centric shopping mall with a caboose, play area & an arcade, plus a bistro.
Science World is a science centre run by a not-for-profit organization of the same name in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. It is located at the end of False Creek and features many permanent interactive exhibits and displays, as well as areas with varying topics throughout the years.
837 locals recommend
Science World at TELUS World of Science
1455 Quebec StScience World is a science centre run by a not-for-profit organization of the same name in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. It is located at the end of False Creek and features many permanent interactive exhibits and displays, as well as areas with varying topics throughout the years.
The aquarium is a centre for marine research, ocean literacy education, conservation and marine animal rehabilitation.
663 locals recommend
Vancouver Aquarium
845 Avison WayThe aquarium is a centre for marine research, ocean literacy education, conservation and marine animal rehabilitation.
Lush, glass-domed aviary with 200+ exotic birds & 500+ unique plants set high above the park.
80 locals recommend
Bloedel Conservatory
4600 Cambie StLush, glass-domed aviary with 200+ exotic birds & 500+ unique plants set high above the park.
Family-focused farm home to sheep & donkeys, offering pony rides & a chance to feed rabbits & ducks.
41 locals recommend
Maplewood Farm
405 Seymour River PlFamily-focused farm home to sheep & donkeys, offering pony rides & a chance to feed rabbits & ducks.
Amusement park with traditional rides open May–Sep, with haunted/terror rides in October.
174 locals recommend
Playland at the PNE
2901 E Hastings StAmusement park with traditional rides open May–Sep, with haunted/terror rides in October.
Chain restaurants
Famous for their burgers. Open 6:30am-11pm daily. There are many locations.
82 locals recommend
White Spot
1476 KingswayFamous for their burgers. Open 6:30am-11pm daily. There are many locations.
Casual fine dining. Many locations throughout the city.
167 locals recommend
Cactus Club Cafe Coal Harbour
1085 Canada PlCasual fine dining. Many locations throughout the city.
Upscale restaurants
Vij's
3106 Cambie StreetIndian restaurant offering inventive cuisine & a lively atmosphere
Le Crocodile
909 Burrard StFrench fare. Finer dining. Reservations needed.
Creative Belgian cuisine & sustainable seafood, plus beer & wine.
370 locals recommend
Chambar Restaurant
568 Beatty StreetCreative Belgian cuisine & sustainable seafood, plus beer & wine.
Food with a view
Elevated Pacific Northwest dishes served in a park setting, with panoramic views of the city.
110 locals recommend
Seasons in the Park
West 33rd AvenueElevated Pacific Northwest dishes served in a park setting, with panoramic views of the city.
Seafood hot spot under the Granville Island bridge with sushi made to order & live music nightly.
103 locals recommend
The Sandbar Seafood Restaurant
1535 Johnston StreetSeafood hot spot under the Granville Island bridge with sushi made to order & live music nightly.
Cactus Club Cafe
1790 Beach AveRecommend going for the sunset.