With an energetic and sophisticated vibe, downtown Vancouver plays host to numerous world-class activities year round. Read our activities section for tips.
Exploring Bloedel Conservatory & VanDusen Garden
VanDusen is the larger open air property whereas the smaller Bloedel Conservatory situated at the top of Queen Elizabeth Park is a beautiful oasis filled with plants, trees and birds under a geodesic dome.
Capilano Suspension Bridge for a Walk on the Wild Side
Experienced the Capilano Suspension Bridge, which is 230 ft or approx 70 metres above the ground. In the middle of a temperate rainforest and spanning 450 ft across (140 m), the bridge attracts up to 6,000 visitors a day during the summer which translates to 800,000 visits per year.
Spring is Happening in Vancouver!
No matter where you look, it’s hard not to notice the first signs of spring: young leafy tendrils poking up from the earth, newly blossomed branches of yellow forsythia swaying gently in the breeze or full on pink frothiness of Japanese cherry blossoms decorating parks, city streets and even in the courtyards of downtown.
Takin’ a Look At Vancouver’s Visitor Centre
Open daily from 9 am to 5 pm, equipped with self service internet stations, free wi-fi and highly trained staff, this bright, newly revovated space complete with a Living Wall of plants provides outstanding assistance where you can get some great advice on where to go and what to see in the city.
Walkin’ Around Coal Harbour, Vancouver
What’s the #1 New Year’s Resolution on most everyone’s list? Without a doubt, it would have to be keeping or getting fit, fitter and fittest. And what better way to kick start the year than to go for a walk especially when your route takes you by some of the most fascinating public art pieces in the downtown area, conveniently located near The Auberge Hotel, so lace up your running shoes and just do it!
Along For The Ride With The Vancouver Trolley Company
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 it’s competitors.
Letting Off Some Steam in Gastown
Every day rain or shine, a crowd of visitors is clustered around Cambie and Water Streets with cameras at the ready, looking up and waiting expectantly for the exact moment to happen.
It’s perfect peak summer in Vancouver with plenty of outdoor activities that’s fun for the entire family right in the downtown core which are absolutely free of charge.
Vancouver is awash in a multitude of soccer jerseys from nations around the world but Canada’s maple leaf emblazoned jersey clearly dominates the downtown landscape.