Things to do in Vancouver
Vancouver is a city of contrasts. Natural attractions blend seamlessly with manmade ones in Stanley Park, which also houses the Vancouver Aquarium and adjoins the trendy West End. Downtown, mountain vistas are the draw at Vancouver Lookout, while human endeavours are on display at Vancouver Art Gallery. Historic Gastown is the place to find contemporary galleries and vibrant nightlife. Finally, visit North Vancouver, home to the Capilano Suspension Bridge and Grouse Mountain Resort.
Museums and Galleries
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1. Science World - Attractions
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Two floors of interactive science exhibits and an Omnimax theatre entertain all ages at Science World. The museum is housed in a flashing geodesic dome, one of the city's most unmistakable landmarks, in East Vancouver.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Cost
C$19.75; concessions C$16.25; 4-12s C$13.75
Opening hours
Daily 10am-6pm
Address
TELUS World of Science, 1455 Quebec Street, Vancouver V6A 3Z7
Telephone
+1 604 443 7443
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2. H. R. MacMillan Space Centre - Museums and Galleries
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The H R MacMillan Space Centre in Kitsilano introduces space concepts through highly interactive displays, like building your own spacecraft. In addition to space exhibits, the museum includes a planetarium, an observatory and a popular virtual space simulator.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Cost
C$15; concessions C$10.75; under-5s C$7
Opening hours
Daily 10am-5pm
Address
1100, Chestnut Street, Vanier Park, Vancouver V6J 3J9
Telephone
+1 604 738 7827
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3. Vancouver Art Gallery - Museums and Galleries
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The Vancouver Art Gallery specialises in West Coast artists, with a remarkable collection by native Emily Carr and the 1920s Canadian movement the Group of Seven. The downtown gallery is located in an attractive early 20th-century building, Vancouver's former courthouse.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Cost
C$20.50; concessions C$15-C$16; 5-12s C$7
Opening hours
Daily 10am-5.30pm (until 9pm Tue & Thu)
Address
750, Hornby Street, Vancouver V6Z 2H7
Telephone
+1 604 662 4719
Transport
SkyTrain to Granville or Burrard stations; Seabus to Waterfront station
Website
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4. Museum of Anthropology - Museums and Galleries
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Located in Point Grey, the Museum of Anthropology houses a magnificent collection of First Nations artwork. After the first stage of the current renovation all exhibits, including totem poles, canoes and contemporary artworks, are on display in the new wing.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Cost
C$11; concessions C$9; under 7s free
Opening hours
mid Oct-mid May: Tue-Sun 10am-5pm (until 9pm Tue)mid May-mid Oct: daily 10am-5pm (until 9pm Tue)
Address
6393, NW Marine Drive, Vancouver V6T 1Z2
Telephone
+1 604 822 5087
Attractions
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5. Vancouver Lookout - Attractions
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The 50-storey Vancouver Lookout tower boasts panoramic views of Vancouver and the North Shore Mountains. Glass lifts whisk visitors up the outside of the downtown tower. Tickets are good all day; visit in the daytime and after dark.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Cost
C$13; concessions C$11; 6-12s C$6
Opening hours
May-mid-Oct daily 8.30am-10.30pm; mid-Oct-Apr daily 9am-9pm
Address
555, West Hastings Street, Vancouver V6B 4N6
Telephone
+1 604 689 0421
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6. Stanley Park - Attractions
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Stanley Park features 405 hectares of pristine rainforest adjoining Vancouver and jutting into English Bay. Highlights include the 8.8km Seawall, Brockton Point's totem poles, and numerous pedestrian and cycling paths. A shuttle bus criss-crosses the park in summer.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Cost
Free; parking C$4/day Oct-Mar; C$8/day Apr-Sep
Opening hours
Daily all day
Address
Stanley Park Peninsular, Vancouver V6G 3E2
Telephone
+1 604 257 8400
Special things to do
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7. Capilano Suspension Bridge - Special Things to do
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The Capilano Suspension Bridge in North Vancouver has drawn visitors since 1889. The 137m swinging plank bridge is suspended 70 metres above the canyon floor. After the thrilling trek across the bridge, explore Treetops Adventure, suspended treetop walkways.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Cost
Summer C$29.95; concessions C$18.75-C$27.95; 6-12s C$10; under-6s free, winter C$1-C$2 less per person
Opening hours
Daily 9am/10am-5pm/9pm
Address
3735, Capilano Road, Vancouver V7R 4J1
Telephone
+1 604 985 7474
Transport
Bus 246 or 236 to Ridgewood Drive or Capilano Road
Website
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8. Vancouver Aquarium - Attractions
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One of North America's finest, the Vancouver Aquarium inside Stanley Park features 8,000 marine species in beautiful environments. Highlights include daily dolphin, beluga whale and sea lion shows, and displays of British Columbia's marine life, including Pacific salmon and octopus.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Cost
C$28; concessions C$22; 4-12s C$18
Opening hours
Daily 9.30am-7pm (until 5.30pm in winter)
Address
845, Avison Way, Vancouver V6G 3E2
Telephone
+1 604 659 3474
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9. Grouse Mountain Resort - Special Things to do
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Just 15 minutes north of Vancouver, Grouse Mountain Resort offers fabulous skiing, snowboarding and skating in winter, hiking and mountain biking in summer, and cable car rides year-round. Theatre in the Sky and the Refuge for Endangered Wildlife are included.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Cost
C$37.95; concessions C$35.95; 5-12s C$13.95; (equipment rental extra)
Opening hours
Daily 9am-10pm
Address
6400, Nancy Greene Way, Vancouver V7R 4K9
Telephone
+1 604 980 9311
Transport
Bus 232 then 236 to Grouse Mountain Resort; Seabus to Lonsdale Quay
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