AS THE CLICHÉ GOES, VANCOUVER is one of the rare places where “you can swim in the ocean in the morning and go skiing in the afternoon”. Encircled by snow-capped mountains on one side and the sparkling Pacific on the other, the city is perfect for those who love to explore the outdoors. It also boasts thriving art, theatre, music and culinary scenes.
YOUR GUIDE TO VANCOUVER, CANADA
TOP THINGS TO SEE & DO
EXPLORE STANLEY PARK: A 400-hectare park featuring lovely beaches, miles of wellmaintained trails, Canada’s largest aquarium, a miniature railway and more. It is also home to around 500,000 cedar, fir and hemlock trees.
THE MUSEUM OF ANTHROPOLOGY: This renowned institution showcases a number of large sculptures, totem poles, carvings, weavings and contemporary artworks, as well as the world’s largest collection of works by acclaimed Haida artist Bill Reid.
CROSS THE CAPILANO SUSPENSION BRIDGE: Originally built in 1889, the bridge is 137 metres long and hangs 70 metres above the Capilano River. The surrounding scenery is spectacular.
VANDUSEN BOTANICAL GARDEN: A 55-acre oasis in the heart of Vancouver with over 7,500 plant species and varieties from around the world. Get lost in the hedge maze and look out for the herons, owls and turtles that call the park and its ponds home.
GRANVILLE ISLAND PUBLIC MARKET: An indoor market where you will find everything from fresh seafood, cheeses and baked goods to all manner of arts, crafts and jewellery. Pick up some fixings for a picnic at nearby Vanier Park or hit the market’s international food court.
EXPLORE VANCOUVER ON THESE VIKING ITINERARIES
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ALASKA & THE INSIDE PASSAGE — 11 Days | Vancouver to Seward or v.v
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NORTH PACIFIC PASSAGE — 23 Days | Tokyo to Vancouver or v.v.
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FAR EAST & ALASKA — 37 Days | Hong Kong to Vancouver or v.v
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AUSTRALIA, ASIA & ALASKA — 79 Days | Sydney to Vancouver