Parks/Gardens
Vancouver's first and largest urban park. Plenty of trails. Rent a bike or scooter and ride around the seawall on a sunny day!
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Stanley Park
610 Pipeline RdVancouver's first and largest urban park. Plenty of trails. Rent a bike or scooter and ride around the seawall on a sunny day!
Very close to Kitsilano beach. Wonderful views of downtown and Stanley Park. Tranquil ponds, open fields, and dog beach.
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Vanier Park
1000 Chestnut StVery close to Kitsilano beach. Wonderful views of downtown and Stanley Park. Tranquil ponds, open fields, and dog beach.
This is Vancouver’s horticultural jewel, is a major draw for floral display enthusiasts and view-seekers, and as a popular backdrop for wedding photos.
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Queen Elizabeth Park
4600 Cambie StThis is Vancouver’s horticultural jewel, is a major draw for floral display enthusiasts and view-seekers, and as a popular backdrop for wedding photos.
A 55 acre outdoor oasis with over 7,500 plant species and varieties.
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VanDusen Botanical Garden
5251 Oak StA 55 acre outdoor oasis with over 7,500 plant species and varieties.
Gorgeous views. Great place for a picnic or barbecue.
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Lighthouse Park | West Vancouver
4902 Beacon LnGorgeous views. Great place for a picnic or barbecue.
The original suspension bridge built over 130 years ago. Vancouver’s most famous visitor attraction.
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Capilano Suspension Bridge
3735 Capilano RdThe original suspension bridge built over 130 years ago. Vancouver’s most famous visitor attraction.
Beaches
Very popular destination with tennis courts, outdoor pool, basketball courts, playground. Lots of restaurants around as well.
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Kitsilano Beach Park
1499 Arbutus StVery popular destination with tennis courts, outdoor pool, basketball courts, playground. Lots of restaurants around as well.
The east side of the beach caters to swimmers and the west side to sailboats and windsurfers.
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Jericho Beach Park
3941 Point Grey RdThe east side of the beach caters to swimmers and the west side to sailboats and windsurfers.
Grab a coffee from the Park Royal Village and take on the seawall. Lots of new restaurants and patios close by.
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Ambleside Dog Beach
Grab a coffee from the Park Royal Village and take on the seawall. Lots of new restaurants and patios close by.
One of the most popular beaches in Stanley Park. It's great for swimming and sunbathing in the summer months and has a heated outdoor swimming pool.
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Second Beach Swimming Pool
735 Stanley Park DrOne of the most popular beaches in Stanley Park. It's great for swimming and sunbathing in the summer months and has a heated outdoor swimming pool.
Third Beach
Check out the famous drum circle on Tuesdays!!
One of the largest beaches in Vancouver. There is a designated space for any activity (volley ball, tennis, water sports, etc)
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Spanish Banks
One of the largest beaches in Vancouver. There is a designated space for any activity (volley ball, tennis, water sports, etc)
Vancouver's legendary clothing-optional beach. It gets very busy during certain summer days. Music and drum circles in certain areas. Beware of the stairs! ;)
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Wreck Beach
Southwest Marine DriveVancouver's legendary clothing-optional beach. It gets very busy during certain summer days. Music and drum circles in certain areas. Beware of the stairs! ;)
Mountains: Skiing, Hiking & Trails
Unmatched panoramic views in clear weather, all year! In winter you can enjoy outdoor skating, snowshoeing, skiing, and snowboarding. A fun family outing. Lots of hiking trails during spring and summer (Grouse Grind + BCMC)
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Grouse Mountain
6400 Nancy Greene WayUnmatched panoramic views in clear weather, all year! In winter you can enjoy outdoor skating, snowshoeing, skiing, and snowboarding. A fun family outing. Lots of hiking trails during spring and summer (Grouse Grind + BCMC)
Aside from skiing and snowboarding, try the cross country skiing area, snow tubing park or snowshoeing tours.
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Skigebiet Cypress Mountain
6000 Cypress Bowl RdAside from skiing and snowboarding, try the cross country skiing area, snow tubing park or snowshoeing tours.
Hundreds of novice and advanced hiking trails. Find the 30 Foot Pool and do the famous cold-water plunge! (Must try)
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Lynn Canyon Park
3663 Park RdHundreds of novice and advanced hiking trails. Find the 30 Foot Pool and do the famous cold-water plunge! (Must try)
The trail passes enormous old-growth cedar trees. Spectacular waterfalls, especially in the spring.
Kennedy Falls
The trail passes enormous old-growth cedar trees. Spectacular waterfalls, especially in the spring.
The hike is relatively short, with a steep climb and is often done as a short side-trip on the way to St Mark's Summit. It's an incredible viewpoint.
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Bowen Lookout
The hike is relatively short, with a steep climb and is often done as a short side-trip on the way to St Mark's Summit. It's an incredible viewpoint.
Make sure to check out the Cleveland Dam, it has easy trails through 300-year-old trees and gorgeous views, great for photos.
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Capilano River Regionalpark
5077 Capilano RdMake sure to check out the Cleveland Dam, it has easy trails through 300-year-old trees and gorgeous views, great for photos.
Places to visit
Historic charm with lots of clothing boutiques. One-of-a-kind galleries, and some of the best coffee shops, restaurants and cocktails bars.
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Gastown
Historic charm with lots of clothing boutiques. One-of-a-kind galleries, and some of the best coffee shops, restaurants and cocktails bars.
Jump on the small Aquabus (very cheap) and bob your way across and around False Creek. Stop at Granville Island and walk around :)
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Aquabus Ferry Ltd.
1587 Johnston StreetJump on the small Aquabus (very cheap) and bob your way across and around False Creek. Stop at Granville Island and walk around :)
Vancouver’s leading boat sightseeing company provides unparalleled views of Vancouver and offers a unique and delightful way to experience the city.
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Harbour Cruises Ltd
501 Denman StVancouver’s leading boat sightseeing company provides unparalleled views of Vancouver and offers a unique and delightful way to experience the city.