Top 5 things to do in
VANCOUVER
A small but vibrant city on nature's doorstep, Vancouver is set between the stunning
North Shore Mountains and the Strait of Georgia and offers boundless cultural and
natural riches. Here are our top five things to do in this fascinating city
5. GRANVILLE ISLAND
A favourite with locals and tourists
alike, it was previously a waterfront
industrial site that has now been
converted into an urban playground
with theatres, art studios and
workshops, restaurants and bars, with
the highlight being the food lover's
paradise of Granville Island Public
Market. Catch the Aquabus across
False Creek and browse the fascinating
stalls of fresh local produce, gourmet
food, baked goods and local handicrafts.
1. GROUSE MOUNTAIN
Also known as the Peak of Vancouver, take the
gondola to the top for a range of outdoor
activities and sweeping views over the city and
ocean. In summer, you can see the resident Grizzly
Bears Grinder and Coola at the Refuge for
Endangered Wildlife, see a Lumberjack show, or
try your hand at disc golf. In Winter, Grouse
Mountain transforms into a winter wonderland,
with skiing, ice skating, snow shoeing and a
magical light walk.
4. GASTOWN
Vancouver's oldest neighbourhood dates
back to 1867. Vibrant, eclectic and stylish,
Gastown offers a unique array of historic
architecture, shops, restaurants and art
galleries. Gastown is also home to
Vancouver's famous Steam Clock, one
of the only remaining working steam
clocks in the world. Every quarter of
an hour the clock shoots steam from
its whistles, with a toot on the hour.
2. CAPILANO SUSPENSION BRIDGE
An iconic Vancouver landmark, the
70-metre-high suspension bridge stretches
137 metres across a canyon above the
Capilano River. Enjoy a bird's eye view of
the thriving temperate rainforest on the
Treetops Adventure walk, follow a
granite precipice on the heart-stopping
Cliffwalk jutting out over the canyon
and learn about British Columbia's
First Nation's People at Kia'Palano.
3. STANLEY PARK
Stanley Park, one of North America's
largest urban parks covers more than
1,000 acres and has a magnitude of
experiences for all interests. You'll find
beaches, botanical gardens, an
aquarium and kilometres of trails. Or
hire a bike and cycle the 10km seawall
loop around the outside of the park.
Keep an eye out for wildlife including
bald eagles, beavers and great blue
heron and you can also view well-known
landmarks and learn about the carvings
on the First Nations' totem poles.
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