Vancouver Vacation Travel Guide | Expedia

24 places in this vlog

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1. 1:14

   Stanley Park

   🌳 Park · West End

   The park is so large that repeat visits always turn up something new.

2. 1:34

   Stanley Park Seawall

   🚡 Activity · Stanley Park

3. 1:56

   Brockton Point

   🏢 Landmark · Stanley Park · brief mention

4. 2:03

   Prospect Point

   🏢 Landmark · Stanley Park · brief mention

   A good vantage point for ship-watching.

5. 2:22

   Museum of Anthropology at UBC

   🏛️ Museum · Point Grey

6. 2:48

   Gastown

   🏘️ Neighborhood · Gastown

   The neighbourhood began when timber cutters built Gassy Jack a saloon in exchange for whiskey.

7. 3:18

   Gastown Steam Clock

   🏢 Landmark · Gastown · brief mention

8. 3:28

   Waterfront Station

   🏛️ Historic site · Downtown

9. 3:45

   Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden

   🌳 Park · Chinatown · brief mention

10. 3:53

    Chinatown

    🏘️ Neighborhood · Chinatown

    Its fusion of Chinese flavours and local seafood helped earn Vancouver the title of Canada's culinary capital.

11. 4:24

    Canada Place

    🏢 Landmark · Downtown

    Just a short stroll from the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver.

12. 4:41

    Science World

    🏛️ Museum · False Creek · brief mention

    Recommended for families with kids.

13. 4:43

    Vancouver Aquarium

    🏛️ Museum · Stanley Park

    Pitched as a highlight for young adventurers.

14. 5:07

    Granville Island

    🏘️ Neighborhood · Granville Island

    Reach it by ferry or Aquabus across False Creek.

15. 5:14

    Granville Island Public Market

    🛒 Market · Granville Island · brief mention

16. 5:18

    Granville Island Brewing

    🍺 Bar · Granville Island · brief mention

17. 5:24

    Queen Elizabeth Park

    🌳 Park · Little Mountain

18. 5:49

    Bloedel Conservatory

    🌳 Park · Little Mountain

    A good stop after taking in the park's views.

19. 6:03

    Lions Gate Bridge

    🏢 Landmark · Stanley Park · brief mention

20. 6:23

    Capilano Suspension Bridge Park

    🚡 Activity · North Vancouver

    Pair the bridge with the Treetops Adventure high above the forest floor.

21. 6:39

    Grouse Mountain

    🚡 Activity · North Vancouver

    Climb into the viewing pod of the Eye of the Wind turbine to go even higher.

22. 6:45

    The Eye of the Wind

    🏢 Landmark · North Vancouver · brief mention

23. 7:04

    Whistler

    🚆 Day trip · Whistler

    Doable as a day trip, but worth staying a few nights.

24. 7:21

    Whistler Blackcomb

    🚡 Activity · Whistler

    Attracts both elite skiers and beginners from around the globe.