Vancouver

Mountains meet the sea — Rainforest parks, ski hills above the skyline and Pacific seafood in Canada's outdoor capital.

CanadaBest time: June–September (ski: December–March)

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Canada

Region

North America

Best time

June–September (ski: December–March)

52°F / 11°C

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Things to see & do

Signature attractions and experiences in Vancouver.

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Stanley Park & Seawall

A 9-km waterfront loop past totem poles and beaches.

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Granville Island

Public market, artisans and False Creek ferries.

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Capilano Suspension Bridge

Treetop walkways over a rainforest canyon.

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Grouse Mountain

Skyride views, hikes and winter skiing 15 minutes from town.

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Gastown

Steam clock, brick lanes and cocktail bars.

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Signature events

July–August

Celebration of Light

International fireworks over English Bay.

June–July

Vancouver International Jazz Festival

1,800 musicians across the city.

Getting there & around

SkyTrain's Canada Line runs airport to downtown in 25 minutes; SeaBus crosses to the North Shore; tap any bank card.

YVR

Vancouver International Airport

large airport

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Vancouver

City in British Columbia, Canada

Vancouver is a major city in Western Canada, located in the Lower Mainland region of British Columbia. As the most populous city in the province, the 2021 Canadian census recorded 662,248 people in the city, up from 631,486 in 2016. The Metro Vancouver area had a population of 2.6 million in 2021…

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