City in Canada

Vancouver, a bustling west coast seaport in British Columbia, is among Canada’s densest, most ethnically diverse cities. A popular filming location, it’s surrounded by mountains, and also has thriving art, theatre and music scenes. Vancouver Art Gallery is known for its works by regional artists, while the Museum of Anthropology houses preeminent First Nations collections.
Vancouver’s main greenspace is Stanley Park, 1,000 acres of forest, trails, playgrounds, pools, beaches and the Vancouver Aquarium, all ringed by a pedestrian seawall. Its neighbourhoods range from vibrant ethnic centres such as Chinatown and Punjabi Market to historic Gastown, with its famous steam clock, and Granville Island, known for its shops, bars, theatres and big public market. Across Burrard Inlet in the North Shore is the 70m-high Capilano Suspension Bridge, dating to 1889, and the ski-and-snowboard destination Grouse Mountain, whose Skyride gondola offers panoramic views of the entire region.

Things to do

Stanley Park

Sprawling urban park with scenic seawall

 
 
 

Capilano Suspension Bridge Park

Landmark bridge perched in the treetops

 
 
 

Canada Place

Iconic convention centre/ferry terminal

 
 
 

Gastown Steam Clock

Unique steam-powered clock with whistles

 
 
 

Granville Island Public Market

Island destination for dining & culture