Originally built for Expo 86’s world’s fair as the Canadian pavilion, Canada Place known for its views, central location, history and architecture. Stroll around the promenade and enjoy some Canadian music or other entertainment all year round. You’ll find a wide selection of shops and attractions, such as the Vancouver’s newest attraction, Fly-Over Canada. Canada Place, designed to resemble a giant sailing ship, is also one of the city’s main cruise ship terminals.

It’s one of largest and most impressive urban parks in the world, right in the heart of Vancouver.  You’ll see panoramic views of the mountains and ocean, and the famous Lions Gate Bridge, which connects downtown Vancouver to North Vancouver.  Nestled inside of the park, you’ll find the Vancouver Aquarium.

This attraction draws about one million visitors every year and was originally built in 1889, making it the oldest attraction in Vancouver. The bridge spans 450 feet across and is suspended 230 feet in the air. At Tree Tops Adventure, trek through a series of 7 mini suspension bridges through the rainforest from one Douglas-fir tree to another. The newest addition to the park is Cliffwalk, a series of walkways, bridges and platforms that take visitors on an exciting cliffside adventure through the rainforest.

The Capilano Salmon Hatchery receives over 400,000 visitors every year and offers free admission to all of its guests. See the interpretive centre and self-guided tour while learning about the life cycle of Salmon. Depending on the time year, you may see fish in the aquaria or returning fish in the fish ladder.

English Bay is the most popular beach in Vancouver’s downtown area and also goes by the name “First Beach”. Every January 1st, English Bay is where Vancouver has its annual Polar Bear Swim where hundreds of Vancouverites take a dip in the freezing water. In the summer time every year, thousands of people gather at English Bay to enjoy the Celebration of Light fireworks festival.

Many consider Robson Street to be a shopper’s Mecca. You’ll find a wide range of world-class designer shops and local boutiques here. Before or after shopping, there is a plethora of fine food choices here as well, from international flavours to fresh local seafood.

At Granville Island, you’ll find a bustling community of over 40 local artist workshops & galleries, specialty shops and amazing cuisine. Popular activities here include watching live performances in one of the theatres, browsing the Granville Island Public Market, taking a water tour on the AquaBus and discovering exquisite handmade items made by local artists.

With cobble streets and charming Victorian buildings, Gastown is yet another great place for shopping, eating or just hanging out. Gastown is an upbeat historical village that is home to many art galleries and film schools. For tourists looking for the nightlife scene, Gastown is your place to be. Gastown is where the city began in its early years, receiving its name from the British Sea Captain, “Gassy” Jack Deighton, who opened the area’s first saloon back in 1867.

The Millennium Gate marks the gate into Vancouver’s historic Chinatown, established in the early 1900s by Chinese immigrants from California and China who came to work on the railroads and gold mines. Chinatown is still an active community with a variety of traditional Chinese restaurants and shops.