Vancouver
At the base of mountains, nestled in an urban rainforest and perched on the edge of the Pacific Coast, Vancouver is renowned for its stunning natural setting.
Locals grab life by the handlebars, ski poles and paddles. With the right balance of outdoor play and inner peace, Vancouver will inspire you to do the same. To reach higher on the mountains. Explore further into the Ocean. And go deeper into the urban rainforest. Visit Vancouver and it won’t be long before you start seeing, and experiencing, the beauty in everything.
Locals grab life by the handlebars, ski poles and paddles. With the right balance of outdoor play and inner peace, Vancouver will inspire you to do the same. To reach higher on the mountains. Explore further into the Ocean. And go deeper into the urban rainforest. Visit Vancouver and it won’t be long before you start seeing, and experiencing, the beauty in everything.
Plan Your Trip
Plan Your Trip
This is Vancouver
Vancouver makes it easy to combine an urban getaway with outdoor adventure. This is a city like no other! With endless options for activities, sights and attractions, Vancouver is a city that begs to be explored.
Stanley Park
Ask any Vancouverite and they’ll tell you the heart and soul of the city lives in Stanley Park. An oasis of 1,000 acres of temperate rainforest, trails, seawall paths, cricket pitches, rose gardens, totem poles and beaches. The seawall around it provides cyclists, runners and walkers an invigorating yet easy route, with spectacular views of the North Shore Mountains and downtown Vancouver.
Granville Island
A culturally rich melting pot, Granville Island is filled with restaurants, artists’ studios, theatres, breweries and one-of-a-kind boutiques and of course, the bustling Granville Island Public Market. You’ll find everything from premium produce to just-baked donuts, to seafood and take-home soups. Get an insider’s edge with a tasting tour, meet the vendors and sample local specialties.
Canada Place
Canada Place, where Vancouver’s cruise terminal is located, is a favorite for sightseers and selfie-ers. It’s a perfect vantage point to watch cruise ships glide into the city as well as the perpetual ballet of seaplanes landing, helicopters lifting, freighters freighting and fishing vessels returning home to port. Plus, its home to FlyOver Canada, one of the city’s top attractions.
Stanley Park
Ask any Vancouverite and they’ll tell you the heart and soul of the city lives in Stanley Park. An oasis of 1,000 acres of temperate rainforest, trails, seawall paths, cricket pitches, rose gardens, totem poles and beaches. The seawall around it provides cyclists, runners and walkers an invigorating yet easy route, with spectacular views of the North Shore Mountains and downtown Vancouver.
Granville Island
A culturally rich melting pot, Granville Island is filled with restaurants, artists’ studios, theatres, breweries and one-of-a-kind boutiques and of course, the bustling Granville Island Public Market. You’ll find everything from premium produce to just-baked donuts, to seafood and take-home soups. Get an insider’s edge with a tasting tour, meet the vendors and sample local specialties.
Canada Place
Canada Place, where Vancouver’s cruise terminal is located, is a favorite for sightseers and selfie-ers. It’s a perfect vantage point to watch cruise ships glide into the city as well as the perpetual ballet of seaplanes landing, helicopters lifting, freighters freighting and fishing vessels returning home to port. Plus, its home to FlyOver Canada, one of the city’s top attractions.
See the Beauty in Everything
When should you stay in Vancouver?
Discover a destination for all seasons.
SUMMER
With a year-round temperate climate, summer in Vancouver is unlike anywhere else in Canada. From running through forest trails, to kayaking a calm ocean inlet, to spending an entire day reading a book on the beach. You won’t just discover a new kind of nature, you’ll be immersed in it.
FALL
The crispness of fall arrives with leaves underfoot, fresh air and a sharpened perspective on life. Seawall strolls feel even more stimulating. Bike rides, more refreshing. And coffee, more caffeinated. This time of year renews appetites for all sorts of things, from seasonal treats to music, theatre, and art exhibits.
SPRING
Spring bursts into Vancouver like the sunrise at 6am. Walk the city’s neighborhoods, and you’ll be greeted by colorful streets lined with over 43,000 cherry trees blossoming, birds singing, and cyclists cycling. Out come walkers and hikers, runners and rollerbladers, sea kayakers and SUPers. Spring offers fresh opportunities to connect with all that makes you feel alive.
WINTER
People say that in Vancouver, you can ski in the morning and sail, kayak or cycle the seawall after lunch. And they’re not wrong. The winters may be mild, but the first dusting of snow on the North Shore mountains still set the city’s pulse racing and transforms the stunning natural backdrop into something altogether more wild.
PRE & POST CRUISE
Consistently ranked among the most beautiful and livable cities in the world, Vancouver is an exciting destination to explore pre- and post-cruise. Hallmarked by pristine natural surroundings, cosmopolitan charm, personality-filled neighborhoods and world-class attractions, Vancouver is the perfect city to linger and explore at your leisure.
What Makes Vancouver Unique?
Consider just a few reasons why you should plan a trip to Vancouver.
Foodie Heaven
If you like to experience travel through your tastebuds, then Vancouver offers the perfect pairing of cultural and culinary delights. Vancouver’s mantra when it comes to food is “eat local”. And it’s easy to see why. With delicious seafood at the city’s doorstep, nature has provided the best conditions to nurture a food scene that’s both inspired, and sustainable.
Foodie Heaven
If you like to experience travel through your tastebuds, then Vancouver offers the perfect pairing of cultural and culinary delights. Vancouver’s mantra when it comes to food is “eat local”. And it’s easy to see why. With delicious seafood at the city’s doorstep, nature has provided the best conditions to nurture a food scene that’s both inspired, and sustainable.
Sustainable City
Sustainability isn’t a buzzword here, it’s a way of life. As soon as you arrive, you’ll feel it. It’s in the air we breathe, the lush green spaces intertwined with the city, and the iconic environmental institutions that call Vancouver home. Mindful travelers can experience it for themselves in a three-day tour of this sustainable city.
Sustainable City
Sustainability isn’t a buzzword here, it’s a way of life. As soon as you arrive, you’ll feel it. It’s in the air we breathe, the lush green spaces intertwined with the city, and the iconic environmental institutions that call Vancouver home. Mindful travelers can experience it for themselves in a three-day tour of this sustainable city.
Gateway to Adventure
Nestled among snow-capped mountains, urban rainforest and the glittering waters of the Pacific Ocean, the city is intertwined with nature – and you could be too. Explore what makes Vancouver’s outdoors truly great.
Gateway to Adventure
Nestled among snow-capped mountains, urban rainforest and the glittering waters of the Pacific Ocean, the city is intertwined with nature – and you could be too. Explore what makes Vancouver’s outdoors truly great.
Wellness Experiences
Wellness isn’t a goal in Vancouver. It’s a way of life. This is a city on the go, but busy is always met with balance and time taken to recover and renew. Stretch your muscles at one of thousands of weekly yoga classes, or stretch your limits by running your first half-marathon. Vancouver offers the perfect space for you to escape, breathe and recharge.
Wellness Experiences
Wellness isn’t a goal in Vancouver. It’s a way of life. This is a city on the go, but busy is always met with balance and time taken to recover and renew. Stretch your muscles at one of thousands of weekly yoga classes, or stretch your limits by running your first half-marathon. Vancouver offers the perfect space for you to escape, breathe and recharge.
A Luxurious Getaway
Vancouver is a mecca for visitors seeking the finer things in life. Five-star hotel suites with private rooftop plunge pools. World-class dining and high-end champagne and dessert bars. Vancouver is a memorable experience in indulgence, and everyone is welcome.
A Luxurious Getaway
Vancouver is a mecca for visitors seeking the finer things in life. Five-star hotel suites with private rooftop plunge pools. World-class dining and high-end champagne and dessert bars. Vancouver is a memorable experience in indulgence, and everyone is welcome.
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