Davie Village
West End
Davie Village - the stretch of Davie Street between Burrard and Jervis Streets - is the most densely-populated LGBTQ section of Vancouver. Filled with rainbow flags,...
- Performing arts
- Neighborhood
- Food & drink
- Cultural & Historical
- City Tour
- Walking
Granville Island
Just to the south of the downtown Vancouver peninsula sits Granville Island. The island acts as both a transit hub and shopping center, and has some of the best...
- Walking
- Playground
- Park
- Neighborhood
- Food & drink
Wreck Beach
University
Wreck Beach is both one of the largest and most relaxed beaches in Vancouver. Stretching along the coast of Point Grey, it has marvelous views and is guaranteed to...
- Nude beach
- Park
- Natural Attraction
- Hiking
- Fun & games
- Water fun
- Walking
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Commercial Drive
East Side
Davie Village is the most popular LGBTQ hangout in Vancouver, but Commercial Drive is equally well-known for having a large number of lesbian residents. Also known...
- Neighborhood
English Bay Beach
West End
The sweeping views and proximity to bars and restaurants make English Bay Beach (also called First Beach) one of the most popular in the city. Parking is...
- Urban beach
- Other
- Water sport & adventure
- Water fun
- Fun & games
- Food & drink
- Bicycle
Cycle City Pride Tours
Downtown
One of the more pertinent cycling tours for gay tourists is run by Cycle City, which offers a Pride Tour covering subjects as diverse as the influence of the LGBT...
- Neighborhood
- Cultural & Historical
- City Tour
- Bicycle
- Architecture
Granville Island Public Market
Granville Island
The Granville Island Public Market is ground zero for Vancouver's foodie scene, where visitors mingle with the community of artisans who grow, craft and culture the...
- Market
- Walking
- Neighborhood
- Food & drink
Little Sisters Book and Art Emporium
Davie Village
A cornerstone of the local LGBTQ community, Little Sisters Book and Art Emporium has been in Davie Village since the early 1980s. While it does sell a number of...
- Specialty Shop
- Cultural & Historical
Sunset Beach
West End
Located close to the popular English Bay Beach, Sunset Beach is both smaller and quieter and has both pay parking and volleyball courts. This beach is a favorite...
- Urban beach
- Park
- Water fun
- Walking
- Fun & games
- Food & drink
- Sports
West 4th Avenue
Kitsilano
The trendy neighborhood of Kitsilano on the West Side of Vancouver is home to West 4th Ave, one of the best shopping destinations in the city. These eight city...
- Shopping Street
- Neighborhood
Vancouver Aquarium
Stanley Park
Open since 1956, the 100,000 ft2 (9,000 m2) Vancouver Aquarium is Canada's first public aquarium and largest, with exhibits covering over 50,000 animals including...
- Eco Tourism
- Zoo
- 1
Gastown
Gastown
Gastown is Vancouver's oldest neighborhood and one of its most atmospheric, due in part to the cobblestone streets and revamped warehouse spaces. This part of town...
- Walking
- Neighborhood
- Food & drink
- Cultural & Historical
- City Tour
Brockton Point Totem Poles
Stanley Park
Stanley Park has many beautiful attractions including the colorful and detailed totem poles of Brockton Point, original artworks produced by the peoples of the First...
- Park
- Cultural & Historical
- Art
Downtown Vancouver
Downtown
Vancouver's city center is home to many local attractions including Robson Street shopping, the hip neighborhood of Gastown, Canada Place and Stanley Park. The area...
- Neighborhood
Kitsilano Beach
Kitsilano
Popular with pretty much everyone in the bordering Kitsilano neighborhood, the Kitsilano Beach is a prime example of why people love living in Vancouver. A heated...
- Urban beach
- Water sport & adventure
- Water fun
- Walking
- Sports
- Playground
- Park
- Fun & games
- Food & drink
Capilano Suspension Bridge
North Vancouver
The 450-foot (137-meter) cedar wood Capilano Suspension Bridge has long been a tourist highlight of North Vancouver. Built in 1889, it sits 230 feet (70 meters)...
- Outdoor Adventure
- Natural Attraction
- Hiking
- Walking
- Excursions
- Park
Vancouver Art Gallery
Downtown
Housed in a former courthouse complete with impressive rotunda and neoclassical facade, the Vancouver Art Gallery is the largest museum in Western Canada. Centrally...
- Architecture
- Art
- Museum
Vancouver Flea Market
Strathcona
Though it can get crowded, the Vancouver Flea is an authentic flea market that rewards those with patience. The 40,000-square-foot indoor space makes room for nearly...
- Market
- Art
Ambleside Park Beach
West Vancouver
Graced with one of West Vancouver's nicest public beaches, Ambleside Park is a charming natural area with a large wooden dock, concession stands and a dog park. A...
- Public beach
- Walking
- Park
- Food & drink
- Water fun
Barnet Marine Park Beach
Burnaby, BC
About 45 minutes from downtown Vancouver, Barnet Marine Park Beach is a calm, sandy beach with beautiful views of Burrard Inlet, multiple parking lots, public...
- Public beach
- Water fun
- Walking
- Park
- Natural Attraction
- Hiking
Beaty Biodoversity Museum
University
The Beaty Biodoversity Museum is one of several tourist destinations located on the University of British Columbia's campus, but it's the only one with a full blue...
- Museum
- Cultural & Historical
Bill Reid Gallery
Downtown
Bill Reid is something of an iconic figure in British Columbia, celebrated for his efforts to introduce the arts and crafts of the region's First Nations. The museum...
- Cultural & Historical
- Museum
- Art
Bloedel Floral Conservatory
Queen Elizabeth Park
The Bloedel Floral Conservatory, located in Queen Elizabeth Park, is a lush temperature-controlled environment filled with tropical flora and fauna including over...
- Park
- Museum
- Architecture
- Other
Butchart Gardens
Brentwood Bay
Located on scenic Brentwood Bay, the Butchart Gardens are bursting with flowers, fountains, sculpted shrubberies, shaded paths and pleasant places to sit and...
- Park
- Excursions
Canada Place
Coal Harbour
The landmark Canada Place complex is a hub of tourist and commercial activity with an impressive architectural footprint and a bustling port. The majority of the...
- Other
- Architecture
Capilano River Hatchery
North Vancouver
The Capilano River Hatchery is part fish farm, part educational center devoted to the life cycle of the Coho salmon from hatchery to spawning stream. At the right...
- Park
- Natural Attraction
- Excursions
- Eco Tourism
Christ Church Cathedral
Downtown
Surrounded by skyscrapers, perhaps the most impressive church in downtown Vancouver is the Christ Church Cathedral, which first welcomed parishioners in 1895. The...
- Art
- Architecture
- Cultural & Historical
- Performing arts
City Hall
Mt Pleasant
The cornerstone for Vancouver's City Hall was laid in 1936, and the landmark building has several points of interest including mosaics depicting historic scenes, a...
- Architecture
- Cultural & Historical
Classical Chinese Garden
Chinatown
Voted a Top City Garden by National Geographic, the Classical Chinese Garden in Chinatown is a meticulous example of Ming-era landscape architecture and a peaceful...
- Art
- Architecture
- Park
Cleveland Dam
North Vancouver
A convenient stop when visiting the Capilano Suspension Bridge, Fish Hatchery and other North Vancouver sights, the Cleveland Dam is surrounded by trails that offer...
- Outdoor Adventure
- Excursions
- Architecture