50 Things to Do in Vancouver

Vancouver, BC offers visitors a truly international experience in a bustling cosmopolitan city. From within the heart of the city, enjoy cultural attractions, shopping and delectable dining. Just outside of town, dive into the area’s natural beauty and enjoy the inspiring landscape with a tour of the famous Capilano Suspension Bridge, skiing on Grouse Mountain or a hair-raising zipline experience. For Vancouver’s youngest visitors, the Vancouver Aquarium and Science World are sure hits.

For even more of what is happening around Vancouver, BC, see the Northwest Events Calendar on the Clipper Vacations Blog.

Spring/Summer Activities:

  • Prince of Whales Whale WatchingCliffwalk at Capilano
  • Carnaval del Sol (June 22)
  • Vancouver International Jazz Festival (June 22-July 1)
  • Celebration of Light (select nights July 28-August 4)
  • Pacific National Exhibition (PNE) (August 18-September 3)

Year Round Activities:

  1. Capilano Suspension Bridge
  2. Gastown
  3. Vancouver Aquarium
  4. The Maritime Museum
  5. Whale Watching
  6. Stanley Park
  7. Museum of Anthropology
  8. Science World
  9. Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden
  10. English Bay Beach
  11. Bloedel Conservatory
  12. Harbour Cruises
  13. Vancouver Art Gallery
  14. VanDusen Botanical Garden
  15. Grouse Mountain (Skiing)
  16. Fort Langley National Historic Site
  17. Museum of Vancouver
  18. Trolley Attractions Tour
  19. Granville Island
  20. Kitsilano Beach
  21. Grouse Mountain Zipline
  22. Maplewood Farm
  23. Burnaby Village Museum & Carousel
  24. Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site
  25. Greater Vancouver Zoo
  26. Aerial Flightseeing
  27. Cypress MountainHarbour Air Vancouver Flightseeing Tour
  28. Vancouver City Tour
  29. Whistler/Blackcomb
  30. Mount Seymour
  31. Capilano Salmon Hatchery
  32. Central Park
  33. Chinatown Night Market
  34. Lighthouse Park
  35. Vancouver Food Tour
  36. Lynn Canyon Park
  37. Rocky Mountaineer Train
  38. Queen Elizabeth Park
  39. Vancouver Police Museum
  40. Vancouver Public Library
  41. Robson Street
  42. Vanier Park
  43. BC Sports Hall of Fame and Museum
  44. Vancouver Opera
  45. Oppenheimer Park
  46. Autumn Brook Gallery
  47. HR Macmillan Space Centre
  48. Ballet BC
  49. Frederic Wood Theatre
  50. Go shopping in downtown Vancouver

Now that you've heard about some of the great reasons to visit Vancouver, BC, learn more about our Vancouver Vacations Packages!