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Vancouver

A seawall around Stanley Park, the market on Granville Island, cobblestone Gastown and a rainforest bridge across the water in North Vancouver.

Approved by TravPa Editors, Nov 4, 2026

Itineraries

Itineraries for Vancouver are on the way.

Where to stay

Downtown and Coal Harbour for the seawall and the Capilano shuttle; Gastown for character; Yaletown for restaurants by False Creek; the West End for the beaches.

The areas: Downtown and Coal Harbour, Gastown, Yaletown, West End.

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Places to see

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NatureCapilano Suspension Bridge ParkA rainforest park in North Vancouver with its suspension bridge, Treetops Adventure and Cliffwalk.Entry: Book a timed ticket
FoodChinatown, VancouverA historic Chinese Canadian neighborhood of restaurants, shops and cultural landmarks.Entry: Pay as you go
NeighborhoodDavie VillageThe West End street of small local shops and cafes at the heart of the city's LGBTQ+ community.Entry: Free to walk
BeachEnglish Bay BeachThe city beach of the West End, the neighborhood that leads into Stanley Park.Entry: Free to visit
NeighborhoodGastownCobblestone streets and brick buildings around the Gastown Steam Clock, built in 1977.Entry: Free to walk
MarketGranville Island Public MarketAn indoor market of food stalls, produce and bakeries on Granville Island, open daily 9 AM to 6 PM.Entry: Pay as you go
BeachKitsilano BeachA busy city beach with Kits Pool, the longest saltwater pool in North America.Entry: Free to visit
MarketLonsdale Quay MarketA waterfront public market with a food hall, steps from the SeaBus in North Vancouver.Entry: Pay as you go
ViewpointOlympic Cauldron (Jack Poole Plaza)The cauldron of the 2010 Winter Games on the Coal Harbour waterfront, with harbor and mountain views.Entry: Free to visit
NeighborhoodRobson StreetVancouver's main shopping street, lined with global brand stores, cafes and restaurants.Entry: Free to walk
NatureStanley ParkOver 1,000 acres of forest and beaches ringed by a 10 km seawall, with totem poles at Brockton Point.Entry: Free to visit
TransportVancouver International Airport (YVR)Vancouver's airport, under 30 min from downtown on the Canada Line.Entry: Transport hub
FoodYaletownFormer warehouses and loading docks turned restaurants and patios, by the False Creek seawall.Entry: Pay as you go