Stanley Park
A vast urban park with trails, beaches, Indigenous totem poles, and spectacular views of the city and ocean.
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Plan a free trip to VancouverUpdated: 2026-10-11
Vancouver is a vibrant coastal city surrounded by stunning mountains and lush rainforests. Come experience the unique blend of breathtaking nature and rich urban culture, with an abundance of outdoor activities and culinary options.
Things to do in Vancouver include Stanley Park, Capilano Suspension Bridge Park, Granville Island Public Market. Here are 15 places worth knowing, with a short note on each.
A vast urban park with trails, beaches, Indigenous totem poles, and spectacular views of the city and ocean.
Plan VancouverA famous suspension bridge over the Capilano River, treetop walkways, and impressive cliffwalks.
Plan VancouverA vibrant indoor market with food stalls, art, boutique shops, and a unique atmosphere on a small island.
Plan VancouverVancouver's historic district with cobblestone streets, Victorian buildings, and the famous Steam Clock.
Plan VancouverA leading aquarium showcasing a wide variety of marine life and emphasizing ocean conservation.
Plan VancouverAn observation tower offering 360-degree panoramic views of the city, mountains, and ocean.
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Build an itinerary for VancouverAn interactive and fun science center for the whole family, with fascinating exhibits and shows.
Plan VancouverHere is what 3 days in Vancouver look like when the planner builds them - arriving at noon on the first day and flying home at noon on the last. Stops are grouped by proximity so no day doubles back, and the same route can be built for any length, from two days to a week.
The route assumes the first day starts at noon, after you land, and the last ends at noon, before your flight. It is an example: with your dates the planner builds a route around your landing and your flight home, real opening hours, how you get around and your own preferences.
Stanley Park, Capilano Suspension Bridge Park, Granville Island Public Market, Gastown, Vancouver Aquarium, Vancouver Lookout and 9 more. Stanley Park: A vast urban park with trails, beaches, Indigenous totem poles, and spectacular views of the city and ocean.
Day 1: Grouse Mountain, Stanley Park, Capilano Suspension Bridge Park. Day 2: Granville Island, UBC Museum of Anthropology, Vancouver Seawall, Queen Elizabeth Park. Day 3: Vancouver Lookout, Gastown, Canada Place.
The itinerary for Vancouver runs through West End, North Vancouver, Riley Park-Little Mountain, Downtown and Gastown.
Museums worth visiting in Vancouver: Science World (False Creek) and UBC Museum of Anthropology.
Parks and gardens in Vancouver: Stanley Park (West End) and Queen Elizabeth Park (Riley Park-Little Mountain).
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