Things to Do in Vancouver
Top attractions, best neighborhoods to wander, and the food you shouldn't skip in Vancouver, Canada — 2026 traveler picks.
Top places to see
Stanley Park + seawall walk
405-hectare park + 9km seawall (one of the world's great walks). Rent a bike at the entrance ($15/hr) or walk a section. Totem poles + English Bay views.
Granville Island Public Market
Under the Granville Bridge — 50+ food vendors + artisan shops. Take the False Creek ferry from Yaletown ($4). Best Vancouver food in one place.
Gastown + Steam Clock
Vancouver's oldest district — cobbled streets + the iconic 1977 Steam Clock (chimes every 15 min). Many craft beer + restaurants in restored 19th-century buildings.
Capilano Suspension Bridge or Lynn Canyon
Capilano (CAD 70, paid + crowded). Lynn Canyon (FREE + less crowded) — equally beautiful suspension bridge over a forest canyon. Take the SeaBus + 228 bus.
Book tours + skip-the-line tickets
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Things to do in Vancouver
Lock in a few experiences before you go — the good ones sell out.
Tours, tickets & day trips
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Sushi at Miku (downtown, salmon belly aburi roll, CAD 25) or japadog (Vancouver-invented hot dog with sushi influences, CAD 8). Tim Hortons coffee + donut (Canadian institution).
Local tip
YVR is 12km from downtown — Canada Line SkyTrain takes 26 min for CAD 4.20 + CAD 5 airport surcharge (no surcharge from downtown back to airport). The station is at Level 4 inside both terminals. For 6+ hour layovers in summer: SkyTrain + Granville Island + seawall walk is feasible.
Where to stay
Hotels across Vancouver — filter by neighborhood + budget on the map below.