Vancouver, Canada
15 Best Things to Do in Vancouver
What actually deserves your hours in Vancouver, ranked by the travelers who went.
Ranked by traveler review volume across 114 places we track in Vancouver. Updated monthly.
Granville Island
Park & natureFree entryGranville Island isn't really an island but a former industrial peninsula tucked under a bridge in the heart of Vancouver, reborn as one of the city's most enjoyable places to wander.
Read our full guide →FlyOver Canada
EntertainmentFlyOver Canada is a immersive flight simulation ride located at Canada Place in Vancouver.
Read our full guide →Sea Vancouver
LandmarkSea Vancouver is a premier boat tour company located on Granville Island, right in the heart of Vancouver's bustling waterfront district.
Read our full guide →False Creek
Park & natureFree entryFalse Creek is a vibrant tidal inlet that separates downtown Vancouver from the rest of the city.
Read our full guide →Chinatown
NeighborhoodFree entryChinatown in Vancouver is one of the oldest and largest Chinatowns in North America, located in the central area of the city.
Read our full guide →Yaletown
NeighborhoodFree entryYaletown is a stylish and lively neighborhood in Vancouver, nestled along the shores of False Creek.
Read our full guide →Spokes Bicycle Rentals
SightSpokes Bicycle Rentals is a well-established bike rental shop located on West Georgia Street in Vancouver's West End, just steps from Stanley Park.
Read our full guide →University of British Columbia
LandmarkFree entryThe University of British Columbia (UBC) is a sprawling public research university situated on the western tip of Vancouver's Point Grey peninsula.
Read our full guide →Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival
EntertainmentBard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival is a celebrated summer event held in Vanier Park, Kits Point, Vancouver.
Read our full guide →Marine Building
LandmarkFree entryThe Marine Building stands as one of Vancouver's most iconic architectural landmarks, a 21-story Art Deco masterpiece completed in 1930.
Read our full guide →Bill Reid Gallery Of Northwest Coast Art
MuseumBill Reid Gallery Of Northwest Coast Art is the only public gallery in Canada dedicated exclusively to the work of renowned Haida artist Bill Reid and other contemporary Indigenous artists of the Northwest Coast.
Read our full guide →Vancouver Visitor Centre
SightFree entryThe Vancouver Visitor Centre is a welcoming hub for tourists located at 200 Burrard Street, steps from the waterfront and Canada Place.
Read our full guide →Commercial Drive
NeighborhoodFree entryCommercial Drive, often called 'The Drive,' is Vancouver's most eclectic neighborhood, stretching from Powell Street to Grandview Highway.
Read our full guide →Orpheum Theatre
EntertainmentThe Orpheum Theatre is a majestic performance venue located in Vancouver's Central district, near Granville Street.
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The full picture, restaurants included, lives in the categories below.
Attractions & sights
Landmarks, museums, neighborhoods
114 places →Restaurants
Where to eat
Explore →Day trips
Escapes near the city
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12 hidden gems in Vancouver
Like BeWild Adventures & Wellness and BC Water Bikes, loved by reviewers, skipped by tour groups.
See them →Get outdoors
12 outdoor adventures near Vancouver
Granville Island (3 km away) and more, all within 100 km.
Explore →After dark
15 best bars & nightlife spots
Earls Kitchen + Bar and Steamworks Brewpub lead the night.
Go out →For the kids
14 things to do with kids
Granville Island and more the whole crew will rate.
Bring them →Date night
8 romantic spots for couples
Granville Island at two-person pace.
Slow down →Costs nothing
15 free things to do in Vancouver
Verified free entry, Granville Island included.
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