Vancouver Travel Guide

Itineraries, practical tips and honest recommendations from the people who guide travellers through Vancouver all year round.

Vancouver skyline seen from the bay, with mountains in the background

Itineraries

What to Do in Vancouver in 3 Days

A realistic three-day itinerary, with distances, timing and the time each place actually deserves — no rushing and nothing essential left out.

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Vancouver landscape between the sea and the mountains of British Columbia

Trip Planning

The Best Time to Visit Vancouver

Dry summers, golden autumns, snowy mountain winters and cherry blossom springs: what to expect each season, and how to pick your month.

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Suspension bridge over Capilano Canyon surrounded by forest

Attractions

Complete Guide to the Capilano Suspension Bridge

Prices, hours, lines, what to see beyond the bridge, and the exact time the park empties out — the guide we'd give a friend.

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Sea to Sky Highway with mountains and a fjord in the background

Day Trips

Is a Whistler Day Trip Worth It?

Two hours of highway to one of the most beautiful alpine villages in the world. When a day trip pays off, when it's better to stay overnight, and what you can't skip along the way.

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Flowering gardens and British-style architecture in Victoria

Day Trips

How to Visit Victoria from Vancouver

British Columbia's capital fits into a single day — if you choose the right ferry time and know what to trim from your itinerary.

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Aerial view of downtown Vancouver between the bay and the mountains

Attractions

10 Must-See Places in Vancouver for First-Time Visitors

From the totem poles at Stanley Park to the Granville Island market: the short list of what truly can't be left out of a first trip.

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Vancouver skyline reflected in the bay at sunset, with snow-capped mountains in the background

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