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Vancouver has many run-of-the-mill attractions , such as lookouts, beautiful parks, and its nearby mountains. However, the city is also home to a few off-the-beaten-path activities. Here are the most unique experiences to have in this British Columbia gem. Did you know – Culture Trip now does bookable, small-group trips? Pick from authentic, immersive Epic Trips , compact and action-packed Mini Trips and sparkling, expansive Sailing Trips .

Burnaby village museum.

“A place where history comes to life.” Visitors can step back in time at Burnaby Village Museum , in the Greater Vancouver Area, and experience what it was like to visit a 1920s tram-stop community. Townsfolk dress in period costumes, and the blacksmith, general store, and print shop, all located on the historic street, are must-sees. There’s also a restored Interurban #1223 tram and an operational carousel from 1912.

Jimi Hendrix Shrine

Yes, there is a shrine to Jimi Hendrix in Vancouver. Most people don’t know that Jimi spent a lot of time in the city growing up, and he even attended school here for a short period. His grandparents lived in Vancouver, and his grandmother worked as a cook at Vie’s Chicken and Steak House—performers like Nat King Cole and Louis Armstrong dined at Vie’s following performances in the city. The shrine used to be where this restaurant once stood, but it now stands in downtown Vancouver. It’s open every summer and features photos and memorabilia.

Movies in the Morgue

Held inside the Vancouver Police Museum, Movies in the Morgue includes watching a movie right where the old Vancouver city morgue used to be. Films may be dramas, classic comedies or action movies, which you watch “surrounded by the ghosts and gadgets of Vancouver’s past.” While the museum provides folding chairs, they encourage guests to bring pillows and blankets to “make yourself at home in our morgue.”

A Night in the Wild

For a unique experience involving animals, you have to visit the Greater Vancouver Zoo . They have a Night in the Wild option, where you can take an interpretative guided tour before setting up your tent in the zoo’s picnic area for the night. There are also opportunities to go on the miniature safari train and to experience an animal encounter. Fall asleep under the stars and beside the animals.

The Aquabus

Boarding the Aquabus at Granville Island

Let The Aquabus ferry you around False Creek. The small commuter ferries operate between Granville Island, Hornby Street in downtown Vancouver, Yaletown , and Olympic Village. There is an option to just go from one stop to another, or you can do a 25-minute round-trip around popular False Creek, which can start from any dock. It’s a different way to see some of the city’s best sights.

Visit a secret bar

Vancouver does have many hipster neighborhoods , which means it also has some cool secret bars to discover. The Narrow Lounge sits on Main Street, and there’s no signage, so the only way you know it’s open is by the glowing red light above the door. In summer, it opens its small tiki-style patio as well. In Yaletown, Hello Goodbye is a new cocktail bar without a glitzy front door, but if people go down an industrial staircase, they will find a gorgeous lounge.

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The Maze at VanDusen Botanical Garden

The Elizabethan hedge maze at VanDusen Botanical Garden is one of only six in North America. It’s made up of “3,000 pyramidal cedars (Thuja occidentalis ‘Fastigiata’) planted in the autumn of 1981.” For less adventurous visitors, there’s also an observation deck where you can stand to view the maze. It’s perfect for children and big kids at heart.

Puzzled Pint

Puzzled Pint is a social puzzle-solving event that occurs at bars across the world on the second Tuesday of every month. Even finding out the location is a puzzle in itself! Hints are posted on the official website the Friday before each happening, and the solution will lead you to a local pub, bar or restaurant in Vancouver. It’s a casual event and definitely a unique way to learn more about the city, from a puzzling perspective.

JAPADOG , established in Vancouver over 10 years ago, is a famous food stand. It serves Japanese-style hot dogs to locals, visitors, and many celebrities. The signature hot dog is Terimayo, which includes teriyaki sauce, mayo, and seaweed. Other unique combinations include crunchy shrimp tempura on rice in a roll; turkey sausage with kimchi and black sesame; and avocado, cream cheese, mayo, and soy sauce. At the restaurant on Burrard Street, people can try their “shaked fries” too. Cooked fries are placed in a bag with seasoning and shook until they’re all coated.

The Space Centre

See a different side of Vancouver from the H.R. MacMillan Space Centre . There are four key areas of discovery inside the center: Planetarium Star Theatre, GMS Observatory, Cosmic Courtyard Gallery, and Groundstation Canada Theatre. Lean back in your chair and “Surf the Solar System” inside the Planetarium. In the Cosmic Courtyard, you can place your hand on a rare moon rock, which is one of only five in the world that people can touch, and the Observatory allows you to observe Vancouver’s skies.

Wreck Beach

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Wreck Beach is an internationally acclaimed 7.8-kilometer (4.8-mile) nudist beach. It was Canada’s first clothing-optional beach, and it’s North America’s largest. Its location within a beautiful wilderness park makes it a coveted naturist destination, and it’s definitely a unique experience to have in Vancouver! Wreck Beach is also known for its fantastic sunsets, due to its westerly position.

Sleepover at Vancouver Aquarium

Sleepovers aren’t just reserved for the zoo in Vancouver. At the Vancouver Aquarium , guests can enjoy a behind-the-scenes look inside one of the laboratories, where they can touch local invertebrates. Then it’s time to go to sleep in front of a spectacular marine gallery. There are family, student, group and “hugs and fishes” sleepover options too.

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20 Best Things to Do in Vancouver — From Stunning Hikes to Incredible Cultural Experiences

Here are 20 of the top things to do in Vancouver.

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Vancouver’s beauty is notable, with its majestic mountains, stunning skyline, and sparkling sea luring visitors from around the world. But the city is more than just good looks — it has personality too. Culture and cuisine shine here, the people are friendly, and it’s a safe and welcoming city. Whether you take a trek through the trees, meander through the metropolitan streets, cycle the seawall, or stroll through the shops, one thing’s for certain: you’re sure to get in your steps in this city. Good thing Vancouver boasts a variety of luxurious accommodations to relax in after a long day of exploring. With the help of Candace Campo (ancestral name Xets’emits’a, Shíshálh Nation), artist and owner/operator of Talaysay Tours ; Rodolfo Parra, chief concierge of JW Marriott Parq Vancouver and the Douglas Autograph Collection Hotel ; and Alex Chen, executive chef, Boulevard Kitchen & Oyster Bar , we’re sharing the best things to do in Vancouver.

Related: T+L’s Guide to Vancouver

Take an Indigenous-led Talking Totems tour.

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The best way to start a visit to Vancouver is to learn about the area’s beginnings. Located on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Coast Salish peoples of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), and səl̓ilwətaɁɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations, the city that is now known as Vancouver has a rich history that dates back thousands of years. Towering totem poles have stood erect in Stanley Park since 1920, and the Talking Totems tour offered by Talaysay Tours provides an eye-opening journey from past to present through the stories shared by an engaging Indigenous guide.

Grab goodies at the Granville Island Public Market.

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Vancouver’s most celebrated chefs shop at the Granville Island Public Market , like Chef Chen, who picks up fresh sausages from Oyama Sausage Co and warm loaves of bread from Terra Breads when he wants to make a standout charcuterie on his days off. Campo loves it here too, sharing, “My dad and I ate everything here, from Chinese and Greek to Ukrainian and West Coast seafood. Then we’d explore the art studios, walk the boardwalk, and listen to live music.”

Take a tranquil stroll through the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden.

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The first Chinese “scholar’s garden” to be built outside of Asia, the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden is one of the city’s most ornamental green spaces — and it’s right in the heart of clamorous Chinatown. A mirror-calm pond houses colorful carp, and twisted trees and quiet covered walkways provide a tranquil space to stroll. Make time for a free guided tour, and be sure to conclude your visit with a complimentary cup of traditional Chinese tea.

Shop the Lonsdale Quay.

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“The Seabus ferry ride to the Lonsdale Quay from downtown Vancouver is a fun must-do experience on its own,” shares Parra. “Once you’re there, walk through the local artisan shops, explore the pier that overlooks a picturesque view of the Vancouver skyline, and then grab a table at Tap & Barrel Shipyards and enjoy the views.”

Admire art at the Vancouver Art Gallery.

As Western Canada’s largest public art museum, the Vancouver Art Gallery is a top attraction for art enthusiasts. Browse the works of Emily Carr, British Columbia’s beloved painter, and explore the blockbuster international shows and contemporary collections found throughout the three-story historic space. 

Related: The Best Times to Visit Vancouver for Lower Prices, Beautiful Weather, and Outdoor Adventures

Take a day trip to Bowen Island.

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“I highly recommend taking a day trip to Bowen Island , located in the middle of Howe Sound, just a short flight or ferry ride away. While there, experience the purest form of the West Coast. Explore the local farmers market, hike up to Dorman Point Lookout, or kayak along the shoreline and experience the stunning beauty BC has to offer,” shares Parra of his top-recommended day trip from the city.

See sea creatures at the Vancouver Aquarium.

Set in Stanley Park, the Vancouver Aquarium is Canada’s largest. Get up-close (and in some cases, hands-on) with the over 65,000 aquatic animals that are housed here, including charming sea otters and swimming sea lions (one weighing in at nearly 1,900 pounds). Not only is this a top tourist spot, but the site is also a center for marine research, ocean literacy, and climate activism.

Walk around the Capilano River Hatchery.

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Built to save the declining salmon stocks in the area, the Capilano River Hatchery is a popular place for a hike. “We like to take our dogs for a walk around the hatchery,” shares Chen. “We hike around the canyon and see schools of salmon spawning there, then have a late picnic lunch by the water, with treats from nearby Thomas Haas .”

Meander through the Vancouver Mural Festival.

A self-guided walking tour of the Vancouver Mural Festival (Aug. 4-13 this year) will give you a great perspective of the city through an artistic lens. Over 300 murals and public art displays can be spotted in neighborhoods throughout Vancouver, featuring the works of both local and international artists.

Visit Olympic Village by boat.

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First created as a housing hub for athletes during the 2010 Winter Olympics, Olympic Village has now become a popular spot for pub hops and patio dining. “Take the Aquabus — just steps from the Douglas — to Olympic Village where you can explore the local microbreweries such as 33 Acres Brewing and enjoy a day of brewery hopping, a big part of Vancouver culture. While you’re there, enjoy a bite to eat at Argo Café , a hidden gem located in Olympic Village,” shares Parra on how to enjoy the experience.

Browse the Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art.

Located up the street from the Vancouver Art Gallery, the Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art honors hailed Haida artist Bill Reid, who was known for building bridges between Indigenous and settler people through his work as an artist, broadcaster, and community activist. The space showcases some of his artwork, as well as works of art by contemporary Indigenous artists.

Entertain the family at Science World.

Vancouver’s oceanfront orb is a sight to see, but inside the geodesic dome is a multi-level space for science exploration that the kids (and parents!) are sure to enjoy. At Science World , you can get hands-on with learning galleries, watch engaging science showcases, and catch a show on the largest domed screen on the planet, the Omnimax Theatre, which puts you in the center of the action.

Eat seafood at Fisherman’s Wharf in Steveston.

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Chef Chen lives in Steveston — a 30-minute drive from Vancouver — and enjoys riding his bike around the dyke towards Gary Point Park with his family. “I would ride down to the dock to check out the catch of the day. I love the side stripe prawns, and will often pick up a fresh Dungeness crab for dinner,” he shares of the city’s seafood capital. Don’t feel like cooking it yourself? The area is full of seaside seafood spots serving everything from casual fish and chips to upscale fine dining.

Dine around the world at the Richmond Night Market.

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During the summer months, a visit to Richmond Night Market — the largest outdoor market of its kind in North America — is a must for foodies. There are over 110 food stalls here, serving 600+ dishes and drinks from all around the world. You’ll find Pan-Asian snacks, along with food offerings from Indonesia, Turkey, Mexico, and other parts of the world. Live entertainment and endless snacking make for a fun-filled evening here.

Snowshoe the Howe Sound Crest Trail.

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Found 30 minutes by car from Vancouver, the Howe Sound Crest Trail in West Vancouver is a quiet alternative to the more popular local mountains, and it’s a preferred spot by Campo for winter snowshoeing. “While snowshoeing is something I often do for winter work, I love when I can bring friends and family on an adventure to check out the Howe Sound Crest Trail, overlooking Átl'ka7tsem (Howe Sound). Our peoples have traveled these mountains for generations and I like to think I am a part of this legacy and tradition,” shares Campo of her personal connection to the experience.

Find alpine adventures on Grouse Mountain.

See Howe Sound from a bird’s-eye view with a ride in an enclosed gondola up to the peak of Grouse Mountain . At the top, hike around weaving trails, and meet Coola and Grinder, a pair of orphaned grizzly bears who call the mountaintop habitat home. Kids can climb their way through the Kids Tree Canopy Adventure, and thrill-seekers can try the zipline.

Visit the Chinatown Storytelling Centre.

Vancouver has a rich Chinese-Canadian history, with one of the oldest Chinatowns in the country. The Chinatown Storytelling Centre is a new addition to the area and the first exhibit of its kind in Canada. Inside, you’ll find a showcase of the stories and people who have shaped the city’s past, present, and future through interactive exhibits.

SUP the Salish Sea.

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Campo loves stand-up paddleboarding on the water, especially on Vancouver’s North Shore in the early hours of the morning. “I have on many occasions sat in my car and waited for daylight to launch my paddleboard and paddle from Ch’tl’am (Ambleside) to Dundarave,” she shares. Once she’s far from shore, Campo sings traditional Salish songs and watches as cormorants, loons, harbor seals, and even salmon swim past her board. “They don't see you as a threat and on occasion will swim right up to you,” she explains of one of her favorite pastimes.

Teeter across the Capilano Suspension Bridge.

Since 1883, the Capilano Suspension Bridge has been a top tourist spot. Visit to teeter across the bridge that hangs 230 feet above the forest floor and reaches a distance of 450 feet long. While you’re there, creep along the Cliffwalk, a cantilevered walkway that dangles over the canyon, and take a trek through Treetop Adventures, a series of seven smaller suspension bridges connected to treehouses and towering viewing platforms.

Play at Creekside Park.

Adjacent to Science World, Creekside Park is home to Vancouver’s largest playground (which cost nearly $1 million to build), featuring nature-inspired climbing structures, a massive tube slide, and a zippy zipline. Water and sand play areas keep little ones busy, and a rubberized surface makes the playground more accessible for people with mobility challenges. Water views of False Creek and tree-shaded sitting areas make for the perfect picnic spot.

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A local’s guide to Vancouver

Discover Canada’s artful and adventure-filled urban oasis in the Pacific Northwest.

A kayaker paddles along the Coal Harbour near downtown Vancouver.

“Vancouver is a wonder city,” Canadian author Stephen Leacock once wrote. “It has the combined excellence of nature’s gift and man’s handiwork.” Today this statement rings truer than ever. The glittering glass metropolis—set against temperate rainforest, ocean inlets, and the Coast Mountains of British Columbia —keeps finding new ways to shine.

Over the past five years, the city has taken important steps toward reconciliation with the native Squamish, Musqueam, and Tsleil-Waututh people, and a thriving indigenous tourism industry has grown along with it. More restaurants and bars are sourcing local ingredients—from foraged berries to Douglas fir infusions—and a booming brewery and distillery scene rivals that of Portland .

An ethic of sustainability permeates the culture of Vancouver , which brims with community gardens and farmers markets, plus LEED-certified buildings and more than 275 miles of bike paths. You can now pedal from the cedars of Stanley Park to the nudists of Wreck Beach. From there, mountains, islands, and wonder await. ( See Vancouver like a Nat Geo Explorer. )

Coolest neighborhood: Chinatown

When you spot the terracotta-tiled Millennium Gate and the dragon-topped red lampposts, you know you’ve arrived in Vancouver’s vibrant Chinatown . For a primer on the neighborhood, join Historical Chinatown Tours to venture inside 100-year-old clan houses, where Chinese elders play mah-jongg, and behind the scenes at Sai Woo , the modern rendition of a restaurant that first opened in 1925. The sign out front is a crowd-funded replica of the original, which pays homage to Pender Street’s neon glory days. ( See a Nat Geo photographer’s favorite Canadian places .)

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The Millennium Gate welcomes visitors into Vancouver’s Chinatown.

Other highlights include the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden , an oasis of flowering trees, koi ponds, and stone courtyards built in Ming dynasty style, and the Rennie Museum , showcasing one of Canada’s biggest contemporary art collections (by appointment) in the district’s oldest building. In summer 2019, the Chinatown Storytelling Center opened with displays detailing the arduous path from Chinese immigrant to Canadian citizen. After dark, get a taste of the dining scene that’s redefining Chinatown. Opt for mantou buns and “kick-ass fried rice” at Bao Bei or Japanese-accented Italian fare at its raved-about sister spot, Kissa Tanto . For a nightcap, try the Opium Sour at The Keefer Bar , a sexy twist on a traditional Chinese apothecary.

Rennie Collection of modern art, Vancouver

The Rennie Museum, which features the works of more than 300 artists, has one of the largest assemblages of contemporary art in Canada.

Choose your adventure

For nature lovers : Walk through the rainforest of Stanley Park with Candace Campo, the First Nations owner of Talaysay Tours , and you’ll start to see cedar bark as clothing, hemlock needles as the makings for tea. “The forest is our grocery store, our pharmacy,” Campo says. Take that notion to Deep Cove , for a paddle up Indian Arm before checking out the North Shore Spirit Trail , a new greenway luring pedestrians, joggers, bikers, and in-line skaters.

For culture vultures: The UBC Museum of Anthropology curates innovative programs and in 2017 opened the Gallery of Northwest Coast Masterworks. Led by Vancouver Art Gallery , the contemporary art scene has expanded with the new Polygon Gallery , dedicated to Canadian photography. Fans of Coast Salish art should stay overnight at Skwachàys Lodge , where 18 rooms were designed by indigenous artists like Richard Shorty, whose work is sold in the lodge gallery. ( Journey through the indigenous art scene in Canada .)

Granville Entertainment district, Vancouver, Canada

From historic music venues to a brewing bar scene, nighttime adventures are in abundance in the Granville neighborhood.

For music mavens: Downtown’s Granville Entertainment District is still one of the best spots to catch a show, thanks to a trifecta of historic venues— Vogue , Orpheum , Commodore Ballroom —that attract top talent. In other areas, discover hidden gems such as the Rogue Folk Club , which stages bluegrass and roots music in a churchlike hall in Kitsilano. Below the cobblestone streets of Gastown, Guilt & Co offers pay-what-you-can jazz, soul, and cabaret.

For craft connoisseurs: Vancouver Foodie Tours will shepherd you to the tastiest treats at the Granville Island Public Market : Oyama sausages, Benton Brothers cheeses, Lee’s honey donuts. The neighborhood of East Van, aka “Yeast Van,” hosts breweries and distilleries including Bomber and Off the Rail brewing and Odd Society Spirits . Go behind the tanks with Canadian Craft Tours . Nearby, the semimonthly Eastside Flea is a hip gathering of indie makers.

What to eat

Native roots: A pioneer of First Nations–inspired cuisine, the indigenous-owned Salmon n’ Bannock serves the namesake bannock (a traditional quick bread) with mushrooms, as well as maple-cured salmon and slow-cooked bison. Mr. Bannock , the city’s first indigenous food truck, began offering Squamish-style smoked meats and clay-oven creations last year. Head to Forage for dishes made with wild ingredients, and belly up to Botanist for cocktails like Candy Cap Magic, which arrives in a cloud of wood-scented dry ice. ( Explore authentic food cultures around the world .)

Standout sushi: The restaurant that introduced flame-seared aburi and pressed oshi sushi to Canada, Miku makes its own sake to pair with the Aburi Prime platter of nine rice bites topped with everything from jalapeno-spiced sockeye to Japanese Wagyu. Kishimoto offers six types of oshi—rectangular rice pedestals for delicacies such as pickled mackerel and flamed eel. Be sure to arrive early at Raisu for the Oceans Offering: 12 multicolored oshi squares presented in a bamboo box. The izakaya makes only 10 orders each night.

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Miku’s Aburi Prime sushi platter features nine tasty varieties.

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Dumpling trail: Dumplings reign supreme in Richmond, an epicenter of Asian cuisine. Start at Su Hang Restaurant with intricately pleated xiao long bao (Shanghai soup dumplings) stuffed with pork and broth. The nearby Dinesty Dumpling House serves eight types of soup dumplings, plus pan-fried guo tie and water-boiled shui jiao . In summer, stroll to The Dumpling Master at the Richmond Night Market, whose gyoza range from kimchi beef to vegan spinach. Korean dumplings, or mandu, are a popular side dish at Samsoonie Noodle & Rice .

Tea time: The Vancouver version of a London fog means a frothy Earl Grey latte laced with vanilla syrup. Just about every café makes one, and the flavor has seeped into Earnest Ice Cream , baked goods, and local beers. Granville Island Tea Company supplies 12 loose-leaf varieties of Earl Grey for custom cups, while Parallel 49th Café & Lucky Doughnuts boils its own vanilla bean syrup. Cartems Donuts has created a London fog variety stuffed with tea-infused whipped cream and iced with Earl Grey glaze. It also sells tasty vegan options.

runner in Stanley Park, Vancouver

Runners passing through Brockton Point in Stanley Park will find stunning views of the century-old lighthouse and totem poles.

Where to stay

A star of the new Parq Vancouver casino complex, The Douglas mixes playful sophistication with Pacific Northwest earthiness. An illuminated, glass-enclosed Douglas fir tree presides over the check-in counter, and wood features in the decor throughout, along with mid-century furnishings and views of Vancouver. On the sixth-floor rooftop, The Victor restaurant sends out classic steaks plus regional seafood such as Dungeness crab and British Columbia king salmon.

Unveiled in 2018, the EXchange Hotel occupies 11 floors of the 1929 Stock Exchange Building. During its LEED Platinum conversion, the first in Canada, the Edwardian facade was integrated into a modern tower. A Mediterranean restaurant, bar, and café—named after the Greek island Hydra—opened this spring.

The marble fireplace and grand staircase in the Rosewood Hotel Georgia ’s 1927 lobby hark back to the days when Nat King Cole stayed here. In 2011 the hotel debuted the indulgent Sense spa and sleek new rooms with soaking tubs. In the basement speakeasy, Prohibition, find a throwback haunt for live music, creative cocktails, and traditional pours of absinthe.

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