Vancouver Things to Do

Stanley Park's Seawall is one of the most famous places for outdoor activities in Vancouver. The 5.5-mile (8.8km) concrete route circles the perimeter of the park, offering a panoramic view of the Pacific Ocean and mountains. T... more

Whatever road you take when you explore historic Gastown it will lead you right to this plaza. Here, you'll find nightclubs, art galleries, antique shops, cafés, and jazz and rock music clubs. Hidden in its corner is one of Van... more

The Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation created this historical park to preserve the nine heritage houses that date back from the late 1890s. The Barclay side of the West End park has kept its original neighborhood characte... more

This is Vancouver's oldest working-class neighborhood. The area's first settlement was established in the 1880s and has a diverse mix of ethnicity, history and architecture. The diversity is present today in the area's housing... more

This Irish-West Coast watering hole is adding another feather to the entertainment cap of Granville Street. Its clientèle ranges from business executives at lunch to young urbanite pub-crawlers at night. The wood-paneled bar at... more

With its asymmetrical towers, downtown's Holy Rosary Cathedral is a perfect example of Gothic Revival architecture. The pointed window and doorway arches, vaulted ceiling, exterior sandstone carving and tracery stained glass wi... more

Located on the east side of the city about 20 minutes out of downtown, this popular amusement park is made up of many rides, including a giant roller coaster called the Revelation and other frighteningly state-of-the-art rides.... more

B.C. Place Stadium is downtown's gigantic stadium. Its claim to fame is that it is the world's largest air-supported dome. It opened in 1983 and was constructed with enough concrete to build a sidewalk from this city to Tacoma,... more

This hall of fame museum features a large display gallery, tons of great feature exhibits and a hands-on participation space where you can "go ballistic." There is a climbing wall, rowing machines and bikes. Test your ball-thro... more

If you get the chance to take the Rocky Mountaineer Rail tours, you'll appreciate the wonder of the Rockies from the comfort of a train seat. These year-round rail tours take passengers on customized trips from Vancouver to Jas... more