Vancouver Attractions and things to do. Destination Vancouver; a city with something to offer everyone. An Ideal romantic getaway or a week end shopping trip. Vancouver is also perfect for that family vacation, from its incredible snowy mountain setting and winter sports, to a summer stroll along the seashore in Stanley Park, Vancouver is an ideal destination, spend a few days before or after a cruise, or make it your setting off point for further exploration of British Columbia….. |
Take advantage of our Special offers on Hotels in Vancouver to pre book tickets and tours see our Vancouver Sightseeing Tours Save time and have a stress free visit look and book your tours, no waiting in line, and no sold outs when you get there, | | Guided Gastown Walking Tour |  Image by kind permission of Vancouver Tourism | Try this free tour and go back in time! Follow costumed historians around the oldest neighbourhood in downtown Vancouver as they relive days gone by. Only available during summer months. For more information, contact the Gastown Business Improvement Society at 604.683.5650. | | Whale Watching |  Image by kind permission of Vancouver Tourism | Located on the Pacific Coast, the Vancouver area is lucky enough to be the watery home for many local Orca whales (also known as Killer whales), as well as being on the migratory route for a variety of other whales, such as the majestic grey and impressive humpback. Whale watching occurs throughout the year, generally running half days (3-5 hours) with the opportunity to view whales, dolphins, sea lions, seals and eagles as boats tour the coast of Vancouver Viewing a whale in the wild is a truly awe-inspiring experience - one not to be forgotten, and always with great photo opportunities. Tour boats can range from high speed zodiacs, fully equipped cruisers, to larger-scale cruise ships. Most tours offer such knowledgeable guides that you can expect a highly informative narrative - some even have onboard naturalists! for more information on whale watching tours from Vancouver visit::- Whale Watching Tour or Whale Watching and Butchart Gardens | | Stanley Park |  Image by kind permission of Vancouver Tourism | A huge green space smack in the middle of the 3rd largest city in Canada! Walk the seawall - all 10 kilometres (6.2 miles) of it. Feed the ducks in Lost Lagoon. Say hello to the beluga whales at the aquarium or grab a hotdog from one of the street vendors, choose a seaside bench and watch the sun go down. General Information Line 604.257.8400 | | Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre |  Image by kind permission of Vancouver Tourism | This centre is a wonderful place for kids or to nurture the nature-lover in anyone. Situated in North Vancouver, it offers nature films to view, hands-on displays, models about the environment, a puzzle table, puppet theatre and summertime nature programs. If you're daring, you can take a free stroll over the Lynn Canyon Suspension Bridge for a stunning view of the canyon. (604.981.3103)
| Lighthouse Park
|  Image by kind permission of Vancouver Tourism | A perfect place to hold hands, saunter through wooded trails and admire spectacular views of the Pacific. Located just off of Marine Drive (at Beacon Lane) in West Vancouver near Horseshoe Bay. Seventy-five hectares of virgin temperate rainforest, Lighthouse Park is home to some of the largest Douglas Firs in Vancouver. Numerous, well marked trails to explore - take an hour to explore or bring lunch and make it a full afternoon! | | Vancouver Maritime Museum | | | Vancouver Maritime Museum preserves the rich maritime history and traditions of the Pacific Coast. Lots to see and do for landlubbers and old salts. Alcan Children's Maritime Discovery Centre, Canada's famous RCMP schooner St. Roch, pirates, shipwrecks and so much more. Open daily 10am to 5pm, closed Mondays in the winter. www.vmm.bc.ca
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