Quick Facts
Setting: Urban
Population (core): 3.4M
Population (metro): 6.7M
Best time to visit: Year-round
Top Sights
Stanley Park
Vancouver's largest urban park has beaches, trails & family attractions, plus a picturesque seawall.
FREE
Vancouver Aquarium
Popular kid-friendly attraction showcases local & exotic aquatic life with a focus on conservation.
C$50.95
/ Adult
Stanley Park Train
Train rides on a forest track, with lit up Christmas rides & replicas of historic train engines.
FREE
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Lions Gate Bridge
Landmark suspension bridge offering sweeping city views & a pedestrian walkway.
FREE
Inukshuk
This human-made stone sculpture, an ancient symbol of the Inuit culture, sits along a seawall trail.
FREE
Second Beach Pool
Big outdoor, heated swimming pool with views of English Bay, kids' play features & concessions.
FREE
Third Beach
Backed by trees & the Stanley Park Seawall, a sandy beach popular for sunset views & picnics.
FREE
Sunset Beach
FREE
Stanley Park Pitch & Putt
Bayfront 1,200 yard & 18-hole pitch & putt golf course edged by rhododendron gardens.
C$17.38
/ Adult
Second Beach
Sandy beach with a heated outdoor pool, waterside cycle & jogging paths, BBQ spots & sunset views.
FREE
Nine O'Clock Gun
FREE
Totem Poles
Popular site with a collection of nine totem poles sourced from remote areas in British Columbia.
FREE
Lost Lagoon
Freshwater lagoon in Stanley Park, home to Jubilee Fountain & a variety of birds.
FREE
Brockton Point
Peninsular park features striking coastal views, a century-old lighthouse & ornate, carved totems.
FREE
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