Combining the excitement and energy of a vibrant, modern city with the incredible wilderness of the great outdoors, Vancouver is a city like no other. Visitors can explore the eclectic neighbourhoods, attend the city's many year round festivals and enjoy the spectacular natural landscapes.
Sightseeing options take you from city to nature, and across air, land and sea! In just one day, you can find yourself cantilevered high above temperate rainforest at Capilano Suspension Bridge; taking a breathtaking simulated flight over the country with FlyOver Canada; and topping it all off with Sea Vancouver’s ocean-going adventure, cruising the water surrounding downtown.
In Vancouver, nature is ever present, you will find mountains just 20 minutes from downtown. Ease into nature, just steps from your hotel, with a leisurely cycle around Stanley Park’s seawall or a hike through urban rainforest. Explore some of our favourite itineraries below.
Vancouver - A Perfect City to Explore
Vancouver Top Things To Do
Visit Stanley Park
1,000-acre natural oasis, surrounded by the Pacific Ocean. View the First Nations Totem Poles, and gaze upon rainforest and shoreline scenery. Discover the dozens of trails that will see visitors immersed in mesmerising rainforests and some of the most incredible sea-to-ski mountain views.
Explore Granville Island
A hotspot for culinary and cultural experiences, Granville Island was once an industrial area, however, is now home to many incredible restaurants, breweries and independent shops. You can enjoy the lively public market and indulge in the artisan local produce or if preferred see Granville Island from water and rent a kayak and begin exploring.
Discover Vancouver's Neighbourhoods
Vancouver is home to many eclectic neighbourhoods filled with many different cultures and atmospheres. Visit historic areas like Gastown and Chinatown, thriving and trending neighbours such as Yaletown and Kitsilano. Explore Gastown, where the city began and now the cobbled streets are bustling with cocktail bars and boutique shops.
Our Best Vancouver Holidays
Elements of the Rockies: 14 Night Rail, Coach & Cruise Tour
Experience the beauty of Western Canada on this incredible tour. Explore Banff before boarding the iconic Rocky Mountaineer on a spectacular two-day rail journey through the majestic Canadian Rockies. Arrive in Vancouver, Western Canada's cosmopolitan waterfront before experience the wonder of a 7 night Alaskan Cruise.
Tour available from £2,999 per person including flights.
Excursions and Sightseeing in Vancouver
Vancouver: Immersed in Nature
Vancouver is consistently voted one of the most liveable cities in the world, and it’s easy to see why. The variety of shopping spots, from Robson Street to the boutiques of Gastown and Yaletown; the natural charm of 1000-acre Stanley Park or the surrounding peaks of the Coastal Mountains; the artist’s scene, from the funky hotspot of Granville Island to the selection of museums… Vancouver is guaranteed to have something for you.
