You can embark on a hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour in virtually any large city in the world, but the Vancouver Trolley Company prides itself on being a little unique from its competitors.
For starters, they have the only fleet of San Francisco-style trolleys in the city, complete with varnished wood and brass railings. And it’s surprisingly comfortable for a two-hour duration if you decide not to hop off at any of the 30+ drop-off points. This is probably one of the best ways to get oriented with the city: relax, sit back, and let the knowledgeable drivers enhance the tour with their color commentary and captivating details on Vancouver’s history, diverse neighborhoods, and major attractions. One of the standout attractions included by this tour company is Stanley Park , which has been recently named by Trip Advisor as the best park in the world (yup, it beat out Central Park, NYC as well as Luxembourg Gardens in Paris) where you’ll see totem poles, the Lions Gate Bridge and sweeping views of Coal Harbour and the Stanley Park Seawall. Insider tip: Get your iPhones and cameras ready to take some shots when the bus circles around the 800-year-old Hollow Tree , located within the park —a massive red cedar that is one of Vancouver’s oldest and most famous landmarks.
