Vancouver is located on the mainland of North America, in the south west corner of British Columbia, which is the westernmost of Canada's ten provinces. Vancouver was voted the "Best City in the Americas" for 2004 and 2005 by Condé Nast Traveler magazine, based on the categories of ambience, friendliness, culture and sites, restaurants, lodging, and shopping.
Things to do in Vancouver
Alcan Omnimax Theatre
At 27 metres (89 feet) in diameter, the Alcan Omnimax Theatre is one of the world’s largest dome screens. The powerful sound system has 28 speakers and 10,000 watts to engulf you in a hurricane or carry you deep into the heart of a jungle. The theatre shows fascinating films about science, nature and adventure. Open Monday - Friday 10am – 5pm; Saturday, Sunday & holidays 10am - 6pm; Wednesday & Sunday features an additional show at 7: 30pm. Best Western Vancouver lodging is nearby. Call 604-443-7443 for more information.
1455 Quebec Street, Vancouver, BC
Art Emporium
This is a Granville ville Row venue specializing in the works by Canada’s renowned Group of Seven. Open Monday - Saturday 9:30am - 5:30pm. Call 604-738-3510 for more information.
2928 Granville Street, Vancouver, BC
BC Golf Museum
On display you will find old golf clubs, trophies, photos, and other golf paraphernalia. In addition a library and archive can be used as a resource centre. Open spring, summer & fall. Call 604-222-golf for more information.
2545 Blanca Street, Vancouver, BC
BC Museum of Mining
The building housing the Museum is a designated National Historic Site and BC landmark. This former copper mine allows visitors to experience the sights and sounds of a hard-rock mine. Enjoy a ride on the underground train, watch mining-equipment demonstrations, pan for gold, visit displays of mining memorabilia and photos or see the museum’s lively historical video. A huge “super haul truck” is the centrepiece of the complex. Open May 2 – October 11 9am - 4:30pm. Admission is charged. Located at Britannia Beach Call 800-896-4044 for more information.
BC Place Stadium
Vancouver’s 60,000-seat stadium hosts major sporting events such as the Canadian Football League’s BC Lions games, special events, concerts, large banquets, and trade and consumer shows such as the boat show, home show and auto show. The BC Sports Hall of Fame and Museum are housed at the Stadium. Public tours are given once a week from early June - Labour Day. The Stadium houses 1,860 square metres (20,000 square feet) of interactive exhibits showcasing BC’s sport history from the 1800s to present day. Have fun in the sports participation gallery with a climbing wall, running track, throwing cage, bicycles, bubble-hockey game and fooze ball table. Open daily 10am - 5pm. Call 604-669-2300 for more information.
777 Pacific Blvd., Vancouver, BC
BC Sports Hall of Fame & Museum
The B.C. Sports Hall of Fame takes you on a walk through of B.C.'s sport history. Remember some of the famous athletes such as high jumper Debbie Brill and the "Brill Bend" or John Landy and Roger Bannister and their 1954 "Miracle Mile"? Relive all their thrilling moments. The time tunnel (1890-present) takes you through various rooms that represent a different time period in B.C. sports history, with lots of exhibits and videos. Kids will like the Participation Gallery which features hands on activities like a treadwall, arm wrestling machine, and a device to measure your running time over 14 metres. Other exhibits include the Rick Hansen Gallery, Terry Fox Gallery, Hall of Champions, and First Nations Gallery. Open seven days a week 10am - 5pm. Call 604-687-5520 for more information.
Canada Place
Resembling an enormous ocean liner with its roof of billowing “sails,” this complex houses the Vancouver Convention and Exhibition Centre, the Pan Pacific Vancouver, Cruise Ship Terminal, World Trade Centre office complex and CN IMAX Theatre. Situated on Vancouver’s waterfront Call 604-775-7200 for more information.
780 999 Canada Place, Vancouver, BC
Canadian Craft Museum
On display you will find lots of high end crafts (jewelry, pottery, furniture, and all other craft media) featuring different exhibits throughout the year. Open Monday – Wednesday & Saturday 10am - 5pm; Thursday 10am - 9pm; Sunday & holidays 12noon - 5pm; closed Tuesdays September - May. Admission is charged and is by donation on Thursday from 5 - 9pm. Call 604-687-8266 for more information.
639 Hornby Street, Vancouver, BC
Capilano Suspension Bridge
Vancouver’s oldest attraction has thrilled visitors since 1889. Cross the swaying planks of this bridge that is suspended above the Capilano River. You can wander among the towering evergreens in a West Coast rainforest or join a guided nature walk. At Treetops Adventure you will get a great view of the seven suspension bridges through the trees, taking you high above the forest floor. Watch First Nations carvers chisel legend into cedar at the Big House; stroll through history at the Story Centre; enjoy river and canyon views, and gorgeous gardens. Live entertainment includes First Nations dance performances May – October. The Visitor Centre is open daily except Christmas Day. Call 604-985-7474 for more information.
Chinatown Night Market
The Chinatown Night Market is held during the summer every Friday, Saturday & Sunday night. The Market opens at 6:30pm - 11pm.
Chinese Cultural Centre and Museum
Located in the heart of Chinatown, this complex is dedicated to preserving the history and culture of Chinese-Canadians. Open Tuesday - Sunday 11am - 5pm. Call 604-658-8850 for more information.
555 Columbia Street, Vancouver, BC
CN IMAX Theatre at Canada Place
This immense giant five-storey-high screen and IMAX technology is going to thrill you! Travel to remote corners of the world and embark on amazing adventures without leaving your seat. Great for the whole family. Most films last 45 minutes. Open daily with afternoon and evening features. Please visit our website for an up to date listing of shows and times. Call 604-682-IMAX for more information.
201 999 Canada Place, Vancouver, BC
Downtown Historic Railway
What a great way to discover Vancouver! From Science World to Granville Island, the restored tram cars were originally operated by the British Columbia Electric Railway on its Greater Vancouver - Fraser Valley interurban electric railway system. Downtown Historic Railway operates from the Victoria Day weekend in May to Thanksgiving Day weekend; October weekends & holidays only 1 - 5pm. Cars run every 30 minutes.
Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden
This is the first classical Chinese garden built outside of China. Artisans from China crafted the Garden as it would have been built during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), using no power tools and no nails or screws. A garden of serenity in a busting city, a place of retreat, and meditation. The Classical Chinese Garden is located in Vancouver's Chinatown. The Garden and Gift Shop is open daily May 1 - October 31; November 1 – April 30; closed on Monday. Call 604-662-3207 for more information.
578 Carrall Street, Vancouver, BC
Fifteenth Field Artillery Regiment Museum
A collection of historical documents, photographs, uniforms, smalls arms, and other memorabilia relating to the Fifteenth Field Artillery Regiment. A special project of the Regiment has been the restoration of the Point Grey Battery which watched over the Port of Vancouver during W.W.II. The Point Grey Battery is located at the beach below the Museum of Anthropology at UBC. Open Tuesday 7 - 9 pm; Wednesday 10am - 2pm; Thursday 7pm - 9:30pm. Call 604-666-4370 for more information.
2025 West 11th Avenue, Vancouver, BC
Gastown
Named after John Deighton (back then he was called "Gassy Jack") a retired riverboat captain who opened a saloon in 1867. Millworkers and Klondike gold miners use to stop at Gastown to stock up on provisions and drink whiskey. The Great Fire in 1886 burned down most of the buildings in Gastown; today two stand where there use to 400. The Streets are made of cobblestone and are complimented with antique street lamps along the sides. The Gastown area is located in downtown Vancouver just east of Canada Place, along Water, Alexander, Columbia and Cordova Streets. Call 604-683-5650 for more information.
Gastown Steam Clock
Located on a street corner of this Victorian-era warehouse district stands the world's first steam clock, and probably the city's most photographed attraction. The clock was built to cover a steam vent and is powered almost entirely by steam. The well-known timepiece is a favourite photo subject with visitors, who wait for the sounding of the Westminster chimes and their accompanying rush of steam to get the perfect shot. Ray Saunders, a well-known inventor and clockmaker, unveiled his creation in 1977. The clock stands at almost five metres (16.9 feet) tall, it weighs a hefty two tons.
General Motors Place Tour
Visit the state of the art playing facility for the National Hockey League Vancouver Canucks. Tours are offered Tuesday & Wednesday at 11am - 2pm. Call 604-899-7440 for more information.
800 Griffiths Way, Vancouver, BC
Gordon MacMillian Southam Observatory
At the H.R. MacMillan Space Centre, the observatory’s nine-metre (29-foot) roof opens to unveil the night sky. Learn about the heavens and have stars in your eyes as you view the universe through a half-metre Cassegrain telescope with magnification up to 1,000 times. Admission is free; Call 604-738-7827 for more information.
1100 Chestnut Street, Vancouver, BC
Granville Island
Lots of fresh vegetables, fruit, and seafood; good coffee; outstanding flowers; quaint shops to browse in; restaurants, artist's workshops; and it's located in a very picturesque spot, False Creek. Stroll around the seawall that meanders along False Creek and gives you a fantastic view of the city and mountains. Granville Island is situated underneath the south end of the Granville Street Bridge. The Public Market is closed on Mondays from Thanksgiving - Victoria Day. Call 604-666-5784 for more information.
Granville Island Model Ship Museum
The Model Ships Museum is home to an impressive international collection of submarines, warships, sailing ships, work vessels, and remote control racers. Model Ship Museum is the hobby enthusiast's North American Mecca.
Granville Island Model Train Museum
The Model Trains Museum on Granville Island is home of the world's largest collection of model and toy trains on public display. Granville Model Trains Museum is your best place to explore collectible trains, photographs and working dioramas.
Grouse Mountain
A year-round peak experience just 15 minutes from downtown. The Skyride tram whisks visitors 1.6 kilometres (one mile) up to the mountaintop plateau and superb views. A high-definition theatre presentation, Born to Fly, screens at the Theatre in the Sky. The Grouse Mountain Refuge for Endangered Wildlife shelters two orphaned grizzly cubs. Summer activities include lumberjack shows, guided downhill mountain bike tours, tandem paragliding, helicopter tours and Birds in Motion falconry demonstrations. Share an evening of Pacific Northwest Native storytelling, dancing and traditional cuisine at the hiwus feast house. In winter December – April, Grouse is popular for skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, ice-skating and sleigh rides. Open daily, 365 days a year from 9am - 10pm. Call 604-984-0661 for more information.
H R MacMillan Space Center
Voyage through the cosmos with astronomy- and space-themed shows in the Star Theatre. Choose from a galaxy of presentations, from star-finding and children’s shows to dazzling laser-light shows. The Cosmic Courtyard includes a hands-on exhibits, space artifacts, and interpretive videos and computer games. Why not explore the solar system, dock the shuttle, touch a moon rock, visit the International Space Station and morph yourself into an alien. Ground Station Canada features live presentations; travel to distant galaxies in the Virtual Voyages flight simulator. The Planetarium presents timely shows projected on the dome. Free parking and gift shop on site for your convenience. Open Tuesday - Sunday & holidays 10am - 5pm; July & August open daily. Evening laser shows are Thursday – Saturday. Call 604-738-7827 for more information.
1100 Chestnut Street, Vancouver, BC
Images of a Canadian Heritage
Housed in a Gastown heritage structure, this established gallery displays an impressive range of wildlife sculpture and Inuit and Northwest Coast Native art. The Gallery gives off a warm setting of wood beams and old brick. Highlights of the works include soapstone sculptures and moose-antler carvings of eagles by local wildlife artist Kevin Peters. We will ship your purchases worldwide. Open Monday - Saturday 10am - 6pm; Sunday 11am - 5pm. Call 604-685-7046 for more information.
164 Water Street, Vancouver, BC
Inuit Gallery of Vancouver
This is the foremost collection of Inuit and Northwest Coast masterworks around. You will note an emphasis on Inuit stone sculpture and works on paper. The Gallery Collection includes Northwest Coast and Inuit Artwork Exquisite Inuit sculpture in materials such as musk ox antler and fossilized whalebone; museum-quality carvings and gold-and-silver jewellery by First Nations artists. Open Monday - Saturday 10am - 6pm; Sunday 11am - 5pm. Call 604-688-7323 for more information.
206 220 Cambie Street, Vancouver, BC
Jericho Beach Pier
Visit the Jericho Beach and Pier for a picnic and a bit of fishing. Offering a great picnic area, a sand beach for kids, volleyball, kite flying, fishing, wonderful sunsets, a view of the Symphony of Fire fireworks, view of the freighters in the harbour, a view of the North Shore Mountains and a great view of the city. You will find the pier beside the Jericho Sailing Centre at the foot of Discovery Street. There are a number of nice beaches in this area: to the west of the pier the beach is Locarno Beach, and next to Locarno is Spanish Banks beach, and to right of the pier the beach is known as Jericho. To get to this area from downtown Vancouver, head over the Burrard Street Bridge, and then after crossing the bridge head west along Cornwall, Point Grey Road, 4th Avenue, and then on to N.W. Marine Drive. Call 604-257-8400 for more information.
Lattimer Gallery
You will find the works of Northwest Coast Native artists at this Gallery. Included are hand-carved gold and silver jewellery, carvings, bentwood boxes, drums, masks and original or limited-edition prints. The Gallery is open Monday - Saturday 10am - 6pm; Sunday 11am - 5pm. Call 604-732-4556 for more information.
1590 West 2nd Avenue, Vancouver, BC
M.Y. Williams Geological Museum
Located at the campus at U.B.C you will find rocks and more rocks and all kinds of rocks and fossils! Also on site is an 80 million-year old Lambeosaurus dinosaur skeleton. The Museum is open weekdays 9am - 4:30pm and admission is free.
Maplewood Farm
This two-hectare (5-acre) park and farm specializes in nearly 200 domestic farm animals and birds. Small children can get acquainted with goat kids and bunnies. The meandering stream, the pond and the surrounding park are ideal for a picnic lunch. Daily milking demonstrations. Pony rides available seasonally. Open year round. September-March open Tuesday - Sunday 10am-4pm and holidays (except Christmas Day). April-August open daily. Call 604-929-5610 for more information.
405 Seymour River Place, North Vancouver, BC
Museum of Anthropology at UBC
Outside the Museum you will see traditional longhouses and totem poles rise on a bluff overlooking mountains and sea. Inside you will find magnificent Northwest Coast First Nations art and artifacts, such as feast dishes, canoes and contemporary Salish weaving. The well known histories of the Tahltan people is told here as well as the first ever museum exhibition about the Tahltan of northwestern BC. Do not miss a trip to our onsite gift shop. Museum is open Tuesday 11am - 9pm; Monday, Wednesday – Sunday 11am - 5pm. Call 604-822-3825 for more information.
6393 N.W. Marine Drive, Vancouver, BC
Nat Bailey Stadium
The 6,500 seat Ned Bailey stadium is home to the triple A Vancouver Canadians baseball team of the Pacific Coast league. What a great way to spend a warm summer afternoon or evening in Vancouver! Call 604-872-5232 for more information.
4601 Ontario Street, Vancouver, BC
New Brighton Park
New Brighton Park is an 11 hectare multi-use park in East Vancouver. This is East Vancouver’s only park with ocean beach access. On site you will find a swimming pool, kids' play ground, and great views of the Cascadia Grain Elevators, Iron Workers' Memorial Bridge, freighters heading in and out of the harbour, and the North Shore Mountains.
Old Hastings Mill Store Museum
The old Hastings Mill Store and Post Office (circa 1865), is thought to be the oldest building in Vancouver, and was one of the few buildings to survive the great fire of 1886 that swept through what was Vancouver. In 1930 the store was moved from Burrard Inlet to its present site at Alma and Point Grey Road. Open June 15 - September 15 Tuesday - Sunday 11am - 4pm; September 16 - June 14 Saturday & Sunday 1 - 4 pm. Call 604-734-1212 for more information.
1575 Alma Road, Vancouver, BC
Outdoor Ice Skating at Robson Square Conference Centre
Starting in early December you can strap on the blades and do the rink at Robson Square. Be sure to phone ahead to see if the rink is open. Skating is free and afterwards you can head over to the Chapter's Book Store (kitty corner to the rink) for a hot chocolate, and browse their extensive book collection. Open daily 10am - 10pm. Call 604-482-1800 for more information.
800 Robson Street, Vancouver, BC
Pacific Spirit Regional Park
A 763 hectares of forests nestled inside the University of British Columbia Endowment Lands. The park features 35 km of trails for you to choose from, and it's all pretty flat. If you're really adventurous you can hike down the Point Grey cliffs to the beaches below. A good place to start your visit is at the Park Centre and West Area Office, located on the north side of 16th Avenue, 400 metres west of Blanca Street Call 604-432-6350 for more information.
4915 West 16th Avenue, Vancouver, BC
Port Vancouver
The Port of Vancouver encompasses 233 km of coastline in Burrard Inlet and Roberts Bank. You will find a public presentation centre at the Vanterm container terminal. Open. Monday - Friday 9am - 4pm. Admission free with ample parking. Call 604-665-9000 for more information.
Queen Elizabeth Park
The top of this beautifully maintained 52 hectare (130 acre) Park is the highest point in the city, at 167m (505 ft) above sea level. Visitors have a 360 degree view of the Vancouver skyline from the various outlooks. The Park receives nearly 6 million visitors a year who marvel at its superior standard of garden plantings. It was a former stone quarry, and the park was developed in the 1950s to include a pitch & putt golf course, paths and display gardens, and a large arboretum. The Park and Bloedel Conservatory are open every day. Call 604-257-8584 for more information.
Reifel Migratory Bird
This major bird-wintering area offers superb observation of 263 species from walking trails, bordering sloughs and ponds. Shore birds start arrive mid-August and are followed by Northern waterfowl. Bird sightings reach a peak in November so dress warmly for winter visits. Nesting activity is most evident in April & May; May & June are best for seeing goslings and ducklings. Picnic tables and washrooms are on site for your convenience. Open year round daily 9am - 4pm. Admission is charged; located in nearby Delta. Call 604-946-6980 for more information.
Riverport Entertainment Complex
A treat for all ages and located 20 minutes from downtown Vancouver in nearby Richmond. Catch a film at 18 state-of-the-art Famous Players SilverCity theatres. Or just chill out on six NHL-sized ice rinks or chuck balls at the Basketball Centre and cosmic bowling alley. Kids hang out at Go Bananas Play Centre, Watermania Fun Park and RDS Skate Park. Restaurants on site include Stanley Bar & Grill, Subway, the Old Spaghetti Factory and Big River Brew Pub. Call 604-241-0700 for more information.
14671 Entertainment Blvd., Vancouver, BC
Roedde House
Take a glimpse of Vancouver's past at the Roedde House. It is a restored late-Victorian home located in the heart of Vancouver's "West End". The Roedde House offers guided tours for individuals or groups, public programs (such as concert and lecture series), and school tours. The style of the house is "Queen Anne revival", noted for its cupola, bay windows, upstairs porch, and downstairs verandah. Call 604-684-7040 for more information.
1415 Barclay Street, Vancouver, BC
Science World
Science World is a ball of fun; come and engage your mind and uncover the mysteries of everyday science through interactive displays, hands-on experiments and live demonstrations. Enjoy state-of-the-art electronic projection in the Weyerhauser Science Theatre and embark on a journey of adventure and discovery in the Alcan OMNIMAX Theatre. Save some energy for the gift shop! Open Monday - Friday 10am – 5pm; Saturday, Sunday & holidays 10am - 6pm; Wednesday & Sunday features an additional show at 7: 30pm. Call 604-443-7443 for more information.
1455 Quebec Street, Vancouver, BC
Stanely Park
Vancouver's first park, Stanley Park, is an evergreen oasis of 400 hectares (1,000 acres) close to the heart of Vancouver's downtown core. Its natural west coast atmosphere offers a back drop of majestic cedar, hemlock and fir trees that embrace visitors and transports them to an environment rich in tranquility. The park has lots of wildlife and its features appeal to the naturalist, the plant lover or one who would do nothing more than relax in beautiful surroundings. The Lost Lagoon Nature House is operated by the Stanley Park Ecology Society and offers natural history information, guided walking tours and volunteer opportunities. Lost Lagoon is a haven for many varieties of birds including swans, ducks and Canada geese. The rushes and small islands in the lake make a natural nesting place for the various species that live here. Explore the Children’s Farmyard, the Miniature Railway, tennis courts, bathing beaches, a children's water park and a heated ocean-side swimming pool. Our Theatre under the Stars, the Vancouver Aquarium and the 5.5 mile perimeter seawall round out the variety of activities this great public park has to offer. Refreshment stands along with four restaurants are strategically placed throughout Stanley Park for your convenience. Located in downtown Vancouver.
Stanley Park Horse-Drawn Tours
Visit the world-famous Stanley Park, Vancouver's most visited attraction. Our fully narrated one hour tours depart from the horse-drawn tour kiosk on Park Drive just off the Georgia Street entrance to Stanley Park. Tours depart every 20 minutes from 9:30am - 5:30pm daily. No reservations required; group rates and private carriages also available. Call 604-681-5115 for more information.
Storyeum
Covering an area the size of six hockey rinks, Storyeum provides 70 minutes of engaging, informative entertainment. In a vast new underground theatre discover the nine chronological chapters of Western Canada’s history brought to life by state-of-the-art entertainment technology, powerful narrators and performers. Please call for hours and prices. Gift shop and café on site. Call 800-687-8142 for more information.
112 Water Street, Vancouver, BC
Trout Lake Park
The Park is also known as John Hendry Park and is found in East Vancouver. The Park takes its name from Trout Lake, which in the late 1800s was a floating peat bog that supplied water to Hastings Mill. Today the lake is still a popular swimming hole surrounded by a community centre, playground, and ice rink.
Ukrainian Museum of Canada
The Ukrainian Museum is located in a church and features displays of costumes, woven articles, carvings, pottery, Ukrainian Easter eggs, and other Ukrainian heritage artifacts. The Museum is usually open on Sundays after church from 1 - 3pm; please call ahead to confirm, or make an appointment. Located at the Ukrainian Orthodox Holy Trinity Church Call 604-876-4747 for more information.
154 East 10th Avenue, Vancouver, BC
Van Dusen Botanical Gardens
This spectacular 22-hectare (55-acre) garden in the heart of Vancouver has matured into a botanical garden of international stature since opening to the public in 1975. The mild Vancouver climate allows the cultivation of an outstanding plant collection which is a delight any time of the year. There are over 7,500 different kinds of plants assembled from six continents. The garden is located in the heart of Vancouver Call 604-878-9274 for more information.
5251 Oak Street, Vancouver, BC
Vancouver Art Gallery
Visit to the Vancouver Art Gallery, or VAG as it is sometimes referred to, is a great way to appreciate the art found here. The Gallery has a great location, the old courthouse right situated in the centre of downtown Vancouver. Every third Sunday of the month take part in Super Sunday for the whole family, featuring hands on learning, tours, demonstrations, and fun activities. Call 604-662-4700 for more information.
750 Hornby Street, Vancouver, BC
Vancouver Harbor Centre Tower
The Vancouver Harbor Centre Tower is the best sightseeing place for all visitors to the city. Explore Harbor Centre Tower for an uplifting experience. Vancouver Lookout offers a spectacular 360-degree view of Greater Vancouver. Call 604-689-0421 for more information.
555 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC
Vancouver Holocaust Education Centre
The Vancouver Holocaust Education Centre is a teaching museum and educational resource centre devoted to Holocaust based anti-racism education. Exhibits, documents, oral histories, photographs, videos, and artifacts aimed at combating prejudice and racism while educating about the Holocaust. Due to the subject matter, this activity is probably best suited for families with older children. Open Monday – Thursday 9am - 5pm; Friday 9am - 4pm. Call 604-264-0499 for more information.
#50 950 West 41st Avenue, Vancouver, BC
Vancouver Marine Science Aquarium
Located in Stanley Park, the aquarium is home to more than 60,000 strange and wonderful creatures from the Arctic, Amazon, tropics and Canada’s wild West Coast. Watch daily whale shows, shark dives and sea-otter feeds. Find out how you can make waterside visits with beluga whales, otters, seals and sea lions. Visit the tropical gallery. On-site café and souvenir shop. Open year round daily 10am - 5:30pm; extended summer hours. Located just five minutes west of downtown Vancouver in world-famous Stanley Park Call 604-659-3474 for more information.
845 Avison Way, Vancouver, BC
Vancouver Maritime Museum
Interactive exhibits thrill all ages with marine themes such as shipwrecks, fireboats, lighthouses, deep-ocean exploration and pirates. Take the time to step aboard the historic ex-RCMP schooner St. Roch, the first ship to traverse the Northwest Passage in both directions. Sea Stories and Symbols is a timeless portrait of ancient myths and folklore by d’Elaine Johnson; To Boldly Go: The Spirit of Exploration, focuses on those who ventured into uncharted lands and seas. Hands on fun in the Alcan Children’s Maritime Discovery Centre is a great time for the kids. . Open daily 10am - 5pm; Sunday 12noon - 5pm. Call 604-257-8300 for more information.
1905 Ogden Avenue, Vancouver, BC
Vancouver Museum
The city comes to life in visiting exhibitions as well as displays highlighting local heritage. Skateboarding in Vancouver Traces the social and technical evolution of the sport through new and vintage boards and gear. The 1950s Gallery has everything from poodle skirts to a 1955 Ford Fairlane. Gift shop and parking available on site. Open Tuesday - Sunday 10am - 5pm; Thursday to 9pm. Call 604-736-4431 for more information.
1100 Chestnut Street, Vancouver, BC
Vancouver Police Centennial Museum
View the history of the men and women who enforce our laws. You will find the displays of infamous Vancouver crimes, and weaponry of great interest. Open Monday - Friday 9am - 3pm year round; open Saturdays May 1 - September 1. Admission is charged; Call 604-665-3346 for more information.
240 E. Cordova Street, Vancouver, BC
Vancouver Tourist Information Centre
This is the official resource for in-person tourist information and visitor services. Use it to get free booking and ticketing for activities, sightseeing, adventure, attractions and accommodation. Discounts for many of Vancouver’s top attractions and activities can be obtained here. Call 604-683-2000 for more information.
200 Burrard Street, Vancouver, BC
Vancouver Yacht Charters
Sunset Bay Charters is Vancouver's premier waterfront attraction. Full-service Vancouver Yacht Charters event management, mouth-watering dinners, spectacular sunsets, live music, dancing, and awesome sights of Vancouver's waterfront. Call 604-324-2344 for more information.
Vanier Park
You will find a number of reasons to visit Vanier Park. It is locate on the south side of English Bay, just west of the Burrard Street Bridge. While at the Park take part in the kite flying-small kites, big kites, fighter kites, specialty kites. Vanier Park is also home to the Pacific Space Centre - Vancouver, Vancouver Museum, and Vancouver Maritime Museum. The Kitsilano Pool and Beach just west of Vanier Park.
West Coast Railway Heritage Park
This family attraction is home to the Royal Hudson steam locomotive and Western Canada’s largest collection of heritage railway equipment dating back to 1890. Climb aboard cabooses, snowplows and locomotives or ride on the three-km 1.8-mile) miniature railway. Open year round daily 10am - 5pm. Call 800-722-1233 for more information.
39645 Government Road, Vancouver, BC