What to do and see in Vancouver?

What to do and see in Vancouver (Canada)

Spending a stay in Vancouver means exploring Canada in all its splendor. To visit everything, you will need several days. Here are some ideas for activities and places not to be missed during your visit to Vancouver. And for more ideas, advice or anything else, I invite you to Click here, to discover more information about Vancouver!

1. Downtown Vancouver

Start by exploring the city center. Soak up the festive atmosphere of every street corner, day and night, the streets are lively, dominated by skyscrapers. Visit the most beautiful Gastown or Yaletown neighborhoods. For night owls, the city has several clubs and bistros.

2. Stanley Park

This park has a lot of surprises in store for you: first, you can discover the Vancouver Aquarium to appreciate the marine animals that you normally cannot see up close. The aquarium has 70,000 animals, come and admire dolphins, sharks and even penguins. You can also recharge your batteries in the forest or admire the Girl in Wetsuit sculpture.

3. Fly Over Canada

It’s an amusement park that will please the whole family. You will be installed in a special seat to travel in 4 D through the Canada, as the crow flies to admire the landscape from the sky. The seats move, you will experience the special effects as well as the realistic images broadcast on the giant screen.

4. Vancouver Lookout

Another way to admire the splendor of the city, Vancouver Lookout is a large tower 170 meters high. You can go up there using a glass elevator. The panorama is breathtaking, with up to 360° views of the entire city. IF you get to the top, you can eat in the tower restaurant.

5. VanDusen’s Garden

This botanical garden is located south of Vancouver. It occupies 55 hectares of land, and it is one of the most sumptuous gardens in all of North America. You can breathe the fresh air, admire the waterfalls and jets of water, discover more than 7,500 species of plants, and have fun in a hedge maze in an environment reminiscent of Alice in Wonderland.

6. Playland Vancouver

It is Canada’s oldest attraction, but it has undergone major renovations to keep up with new technology. Come with the family to try the exceptional roller coasters and thrill rides. A play area is provided for toddlers.

7. Capilano Bridge

Tourists never miss this bridge suspended in the air over a height of 70 meters of the canyon. This bridge is stable but it moves when there are people, so watch out for vertigo. For more excitement, try the Cliffwalk, a wooded path that juts out into the void.

In short !

I know Vancouver is full of wonders, and this is just a glimpse. But these 7 things are in my opinion the main ones to see/do if you plan to go there. Besides, and by the way, if you go to Canada, don’t forget to apply for your eTA (see here) ! Otherwise, and especially without this electronic visa, you risk being refused entry into Canadian territory, or even worse, being refused boarding during your flight!

And what do you think are the things not to miss in Vancouver?