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Sightseeing in Vancouver

The best sightseeing in Vancouver: Capilano Suspension Bridge, Vancouver Lookout, FlyOver Canada, Stanley Park and Granville Island.

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Canada Place — A guide to Canada Place, Vancouver's sail-roofed waterfront landmark — the cruis

Canada Place

A guide to Canada Place, Vancouver's sail-roofed waterfront landmark — the cruise terminal, FlyOver Canada, and how to see it without paying anything.

Capilano Suspension Bridge — How to visit Capilano Suspension Bridge Park — admission, opening hours, getting

Capilano Suspension Bridge

How to visit Capilano Suspension Bridge Park — admission, opening hours, getting there without a car, and how to time it around crowds.

English Bay — A guide to English Bay Beach in Vancouver's West End — swimming, sunset views, t

English Bay

A guide to English Bay Beach in Vancouver's West End — swimming, sunset views, the Inukshuk statue, nearby food, and how it connects to Stanley Park.

FlyOver Canada — What FlyOver Canada actually is, how much it costs, how long the whole visit tak

FlyOver Canada

What FlyOver Canada actually is, how much it costs, how long the whole visit takes, and whether the flight-simulator ride is worth it on a Vancouver trip.

Gastown — A practical guide to Gastown — the steam clock, Victorian architecture, walking

Gastown

A practical guide to Gastown — the steam clock, Victorian architecture, walking routes, food, and how to avoid the neighborhood's tourist traps.

Granville Island Public Market — How to visit Granville Island Public Market — best vendors, getting there withou

Granville Island Public Market

How to visit Granville Island Public Market — best vendors, getting there without a car, and how to avoid the worst weekend crowds.

Grouse Mountain — A practical guide to Grouse Mountain — Skyride prices and timing, the Grouse Gri

Grouse Mountain

A practical guide to Grouse Mountain — Skyride prices and timing, the Grouse Grind, grizzly bear viewing, winter skiing, and how to pair it with Capilano.

Hop-on hop-off Vancouver — How Vancouver's hop-on hop-off bus tours work — routes, stops, ticket prices, an

Hop-on hop-off Vancouver

How Vancouver's hop-on hop-off bus tours work — routes, stops, ticket prices, and whether it beats using TransLink for a first-time sightseeing day.

Queen Elizabeth Park — A guide to Queen Elizabeth Park in Vancouver — the Bloedel Conservatory, quarry

Queen Elizabeth Park

A guide to Queen Elizabeth Park in Vancouver — the Bloedel Conservatory, quarry gardens, city viewpoint, and how it compares to VanDusen Garden nearby.

Science World — A practical guide to Science World — the geodesic dome, exhibits, OMNIMAX theatr

Science World

A practical guide to Science World — the geodesic dome, exhibits, OMNIMAX theatre, current admission, and how to get there by SkyTrain.

Stanley Park — A practical guide to Stanley Park — the seawall loop, biking versus walking, bea

Stanley Park

A practical guide to Stanley Park — the seawall loop, biking versus walking, beaches, viewpoints, wildlife, and how much time to actually budget.

Stanley Park Seawall guide — A practical guide to the Stanley Park Seawall, covering the 8.8-kilometre loop,

Stanley Park Seawall guide

A practical guide to the Stanley Park Seawall, covering the 8.8-kilometre loop, walking vs cycling, key stops, bike rentals, and realistic time budgets.

Vancouver in one day — A realistic one-day Vancouver sightseeing plan covering Stanley Park, Granville

Vancouver in one day

A realistic one-day Vancouver sightseeing plan covering Stanley Park, Granville Island, Gastown and the downtown waterfront, with honest timing notes.

Vancouver Lookout — A guide to the Vancouver Lookout observation deck — ticket prices, the 360-degre

Vancouver Lookout

A guide to the Vancouver Lookout observation deck — ticket prices, the 360-degree view, best time to visit, and how it compares to free viewpoints.

VanDusen Botanical Garden — A guide to VanDusen Botanical Garden in Vancouver — the Elizabethan hedge maze,

VanDusen Botanical Garden

A guide to VanDusen Botanical Garden in Vancouver — the Elizabethan hedge maze, seasonal highlights, admission prices, and nearby Queen Elizabeth Park.