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21 Best Things to Do in Vancouver

A concise, up-to-date city guide highlighting Vancouver’s top attractions (Stanley Park, Granville Island, Grouse Mountain, whale-watching, neighbourhoods and seasonal events) with practical tips and short descriptions to plan 1–3 day visits.

The Best Restaurants In Vancouver

A locally-informed restaurant guide listing standout dining options across Vancouver’s neighbourhoods, covering fine dining, seafood, Chinese cuisine, casual favourites and neighbourhood picks with short notes on why each spot matters.

The 38 Best Restaurants in Vancouver, According to a Local Expert

An in-depth curated map and write-up by a Vancouver-based food writer that highlights the city’s essential restaurants — from iconic sushi and Chinese spots to newer tasting-menu and neighbourhood gems — with context on local food trends.

This Charming Fishing Village Has the Best Seafood on Canada’s West Coast (Steveston guide)

A feature on Steveston (Richmond), a coastal fishing village just south of Vancouver, focusing on its seafood scene, seasonal spot-prawn highlights, market and dockside eateries, plus visitor tips for a day trip from the city.

Visit Vancouver, Canada — Your Ultimate Travel Guide

A practical traveler’s guide that combines itinerary suggestions (Granville Island, Stanley Park, Capilano Suspension Bridge), neighbourhood and dining recommendations, transport tips and seasonal advice aimed at first-time visitors.

Stanley Park

Stanley Park, Vancouver, BC (main access from Georgia Street/Coal Harbour)

Established in 1888, Stanley Park is a 400‑hectare urban park preserving West Coast rainforest, historic totem poles, and waterfront trails. The park has long been a civic gathering place and a symbol of Vancouver’s relationship with its coastal environment and neighbouring Indigenous territories.

Capilano Suspension Bridge Park

3735 Capilano Road, North Vancouver, BC V7R 4J1

Originally built in 1889 and rebuilt over the decades, the suspension bridge and surrounding park showcase the Capilano River canyon and coastal rainforest. The site evolved into a visitor attraction combining suspension bridge thrills with treetop walkways and interpretive programming.

Granville Island Public Market

Granville Island, Vancouver, BC (market core around 1661 Duranleau St / Island Centre)

Once industrial land and a shipyard, Granville Island was repurposed in the 1970s into a cultural and public market district focused on food, craft and performance. It remains a lively hub for local producers, artisans and food lovers.

Gastown (including the Steam Clock)

Gastown neighbourhood, corner of Cambie St & Water St, Vancouver, BC

Gastown grew from Vancouver’s first settlement in the 1860s into a designated historic district. Its restored brick buildings and narrow streets now house boutiques, galleries and eateries. The steam clock, added in 1977, became a modern heritage attraction and photo stop.

Vancouver Art Gallery

750 Hornby Street, Vancouver, BC V6Z 2H7

Founded in 1931, the Vancouver Art Gallery occupies a repurposed provincial courthouse and is one of Western Canada’s largest art museums. It houses important collections of Canadian and Indigenous art and hosts major temporary exhibitions.

Walk or bike the Stanley Park Seawall

An 8.8 km waterfront path circling Stanley Park that offers coastal views, city skyline vistas, beaches, First Nations totem poles and easy access to gardens and trails.

It’s Vancouver’s signature outdoor experience: accessible, scenic, family‑friendly and a great introduction to local nature and viewpoints including Prospect Point and English Bay.

Explore Granville Island Public Market and arts district

A reclaimed industrial island transformed into a lively public market, artisan shops, theatres, galleries and waterfront dining along False Creek.

Excellent place to sample local food (fresh seafood, bakeries, ethnic stalls), buy handmade goods, and experience a compact neighbourhood of craft and performance.

Visit Capilano Suspension Bridge Park and rainforest trails

Historic suspension bridge spanning the Capilano River with treetop walkways, cliffwalk sections and interpretive displays set in old‑growth coastal rainforest.

Combines a dramatic bridge crossing with immersive forest trails and Indigenous cultural interpretation — ideal for nature lovers and photographers.

Take the Grouse Mountain Skyride or hike the Grouse Grind

Grouse Mountain — the 'Peak of Vancouver' — is reachable by gondola and offers panoramic views, seasonal activities (hiking, zipline, skiing/ice skating), wildlife encounters and interpretive programs.

Quick mountain escape minutes from downtown; choose the leisurely Skyride for views or the challenging Grouse Grind for a local fitness rite of passage.

Stroll historic Gastown and see the Steam Clock

Cobblestone streets, Victorian buildings, galleries, boutiques and restaurants characterise Vancouver’s oldest neighbourhood; the steam clock at Cambie and Water is its best‑known oddity.

Gastown packs history, nightlife and independent shops into a compact area — perfect for walking, photography and sampling coffee or craft cocktails.