Places to Visit in Vancouver
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Stanley Park
Vancouver's first park, established in 1887, with a magnificent 1,000 acres of cedar, hemlock and fir trees. With beaches, playground, water park, hiking trails, miniature train and horse-drawn tours, there's something for every member of the family.
Capilano Suspension Bridge
Vancouver's oldest tourist attractions, built in 1889. The bridge is suspended 450 feet (135m) across and 230 feet (70m) above Capilano River. Located in a 27-acre park that also includes seven additional high-flying suspension bridges which visitors can walk from one to the other. Guided nature tours are also available.
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Vancouver Trolley Company
A hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour with live commentary that takes you on a tour of Vancouver's top attractions. Summer service runs from April – November every 20 minutes.
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Big Bus
The Big Bus offers the most unique Vancouver City Tour. Cruise the city in the vintage double-deckers or one of the truly unique 'topless' convertible buses and explore the natural and urban landscapes of this beautiful city. Hop-on and hop-off anywhere along the route, with its 23 stops which include Gastown, Chinatown, Stanley Park, Granville Island, English Bay, and Robson Street.
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VanDusen Botanical Garden
The spectacular 55-acre botanical garden acts as a living museum for plant collections from around the world. With ornamental cherry trees, water lily gardens and over 65 species of birds.
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Grouse Mountain
Take a trip on America's largest aerial tramway system which starts at the bottom of Grouse Mountain and travels over 2600 feet to the top in 12 minutes. Once at the top visitors can take in the panoramic views of the Lower Mainland.
Adventures include the Refuge for Endangered Wildlife, lumberjack shows, scenic hiking trails, falconry demonstrations, mountain ziplines, tandem paragliding, helicopter tours, and much more.
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Kitsilano Beach
Just 10 minutes from downtown Vancouver, this golden sandy beach is a popular spot for both locals and tourists alike. Featuring a kid's playground and heated salt-water pool that sits on the ocean's edge.
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Vancouver Aquarium
Home to over 70,000 animals including beluga whales, sea lions, dolphins, seals, sharks, reptiles and birds in their natural habitats. Animal shows are scheduled throughout the day.
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Chinatown
One of the largest Chinatown districts in North America. The Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Garden is the first full-scale classical Chinese garden built outside of China.
Granville Island
A 35-acre peninsula that was developed in 1979 from what used to be an industrial wasteland under the Granville Bridge. Highlights include free live entertainment in the waterfront courtyard, a public market, boutiques, art studios, kids market with play area, restaurants, and the largest free water park in North America.
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Metropolis at Metrotown
With 470 stores, Metropolis at Metrotown is British Columbia's largest shopping destination. It's a destination in itself with must see attractions, world class restaurants, theatres and two indoor courtyards, and of course great shopping.
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