25 FREE Issues to do in Vancouver for first-time guests

We’ve lived in Vancouver for over 15 years and, throughout this time, we’ve hosted many first time guests to town. We’re usually requested the query, what are the most well-liked issues to do in Vancouver?

Our response varies relying on the time of yr. Nonetheless, there are just a few locations in Vancouver that we all the time advocate to first time guests. The should see points of interest that make Vancouver an superior metropolis.

We wrote an in depth submit that highlights 25 Superior Day Journeys from Vancouver. It’s change into a well-liked submit on this journey weblog and we’ve been getting loads of inquiries about Vancouver ever since.

We don’t usually write about our hometown as a result of it feels so acquainted. Nonetheless, to non-residents of Vancouver, this lovely waterfront metropolis is usually thought-about to be a world class journey vacation spot.

FREE Issues to do in Vancouver 

Right here’s your Native’s Information to the Greatest Issues to do in Vancouver.

Vancouver isn’t low cost, so this submit will give attention to the inexpensive facet of Vancouver. We love this metropolis and attempt to get exterior and luxuriate in it as a lot as we are able to. The listing beneath highlights the issues we like do in Vancouver when now we have time to get exterior and play.

High issues to do in Vancouver

You’ll not have sufficient time for all of those 25 points of interest and actions, so we’re going to begin with the should see points of interest. For those who solely have just a few days, begin with these first.

1. Discover Stanley Park and The Seawall

Stanley Park is arguably Vancouver’s high vacationer attraction. It’s Vancouver’s first, largest, and most beloved city park. You might simply spend a whole day on this 1,000 acre public park. Stanley Park is nearly totally surrounded by the waters of Vancouver Harbour and English Bay.

To get the complete Stanley Park expertise, we advocate you stroll or bike across the Stanley Park Seawall, a ten km loop round Vancouver’s most celebrated outside area. It takes about 2 to three hours to stroll across the Stanley Park Seawall and about 1 hour to bike round it (assuming a leisurely tempo).

Issues to do in Stanley Park (some aren’t free):

• • Totem Poles at Stanley Park
  • Take within the spectacular views at Prospect Level
  • The legendary Siwash Rock
  • Brockton Level Lighthouse
  • Hen watching at Misplaced Lagoon
  • Stroll beneath the long-lasting Lions Gate Bridge
  • Discover 27 kilometres of forest trails
  • Second Seashore Pool – heated, outside pool (extra information right here)
  • Vancouver Aquarium (extra information right here)
  • Stanley Park Horse-Drawn Excursions (extra information right here)
  • Journey the Stanley Park Practice
  • Bike experience across the Seawall (you’ll be able to hire a motorbike or be part of an E-bike tour)
  • Stanley Park Pitch & Putt (extra information right here)

Right here’s a downloadable map of Stanley Park in Vancouver.

You probably have a car and plan to park at Stanley Park, word that the complete park is pay parking. 

Above is the Stanley Park Seawall. On the high of the cliff is Prospect Level Lookout.

2. Go to Granville Island

Granville Island is certainly one of Vancouver’s hottest vacationer points of interest, particularly for first time guests. You are able to do Granville Island on a budget by merely wandering across the market and absorbing the beautiful waterfront views of False Creek and the Burrard Bridge.

Granville Island Public Market is open each day from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm and is dwelling to over 50 retailers promoting a wide range of meals. For those who’re visiting on a sunny day, you’re positive to come back throughout a dwell busker efficiency. Take a look at the schedule of Granville Island Busker performances.

There are many Granville Island eating places to select from, together with the favored patio at Bridges Restaurant and the upscale Sandbar Seafood Restaurant.

Nonetheless, provided that we’re specializing in doing Vancouver on a budget, we’d advocate you seize meals from the Public Market Meals Courtroom and take it exterior to take pleasure in on the waterfront (be conscious of the birds, they’re sneaky!).

Right here’s a downloadable Granville Island map.

For those who like beer, we advocate a go to to Granville Island Brewing. It was based in 1984 and calls itself “Canada’s first microbrewery”. Brewery excursions and tastings happen each day.

A enjoyable option to get to Granville Island is to hop on an Aquabus, pictured beneath. The Aquabus is a small water taxi that travels round False Creek. The Granville Island ferry runs each quarter-hour. Schedules, worth and dock places could be discovered right here.

Right here’s details about learn how to get to Granville Island.

3. Granville Road Leisure District

When you’ve completed wandering round Granville Island, stroll throughout the Granville Road Bridge and proceed north in the direction of Vancouver’s Leisure District. Regardless of the time of day, there’s all the time one thing taking place on Granville Road.

Granville is the place to be if you happen to’re on the lookout for the perfect nightlife in Vancouver.

It’s additionally an excellent place to folks watch. The Leisure District is dwelling to the Commodore Ballroom (famend music venue), Orpheum Theatre (dwelling of the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra) and the legendary Roxy Cabaret (long-standing membership with dwell bands).

Enjoyable reality – The Granville Road strip was as soon as believed to have the very best focus of neon on the planet behind solely Shanghai, China.

Whilst you’re within the neighbourhood, take a look at Robson Sq. and the Vancouver Artwork Gallery. If the climate in Vancouver is wet throughout your go to (extremely doubtless from November to April), you’ll be able to take shelter within the large Pacific Centre Mall. 

4. Grouse Mountain and the Grouse Grind

Certainly one of Vancouver’s high points of interest is Grouse Mountain, self-described as The Peak of Vancouver.

The FREE option to attain the summit of Grouse Mountain is to hike up the Grouse Grind, also called Mom Nature’s Stairmaster. Be forewarned, the Grouse Grind is difficult and the path can get very busy in the summertime months, particularly on the weekends.

This Grouse Mountain hike is 3 kilometers straight up, with an elevation acquire of two,800 toes (853 metres), so it’s not really useful for novice hikers or informal sightseers. We’ve witnessed numerous vacationers trying to hike the Grouse Grind in denims and costume sneakers, with no water or snacks. Don’t do this. This can be a legit hike.

Word – The Grouse Grind is closed in the course of the winter months.

Grouse Mountain Skyride

The opposite option to attain the summit is to take the Grouse Mountain gondola (the Skyride). The Skyride operates 12 months a yr, departing each quarter-hour from 8:45 am to 10:00 pm. Grouse Mountain tickets will range relying on the season. Test this web site for costs.

To get off the mountain, you’ll both have to take the Skyride (it prices $15 per individual as of 2018) or stroll again down mountain. Somewhat than return down the steep Grouse Grind, take the BCMC path as an alternative.

Grouse Mountain Eating places

The primary Grouse Mountain restaurant is Altitudes Bistro. It has among the finest patios in Vancouver with infinite views of Vancouver and the Decrease Mainland. The Observatory Restaurant is a extra upscale, tremendous eating restaurant that’s solely open within the evenings for dinner.

Sticking with the theme of conserving issues low cost, we advocate you pack a lunch as an alternative of eating at one of many Grouse Mountain eating places. There are many spots to sit down again and benefit from the views totally free.

Grouse Mountain climate could be unpredictable (it’s a mountain, in spite of everything), so it’s greatest to verify the forecast forward of time. Right here’s the Grouse Mountain climate report and Grouse Mountain hours of operation.

5. Lynn Canyon Suspension Bridge

To not be confused with Capilano Suspension Bridge, the Lynn Canyon Suspension Bridge is a pedestrian bridge positioned in Lynn Canyon Park in North Vancouver.

Not like Capilano Suspension Bridge Park, Lynn Canyon Park is free to enter and discover.

The suspension bridge is 160 toes (50 meters) excessive from the underside of the canyon. It’s a slim bridge that may get fairly bouncy whenever you attain the middle.

Whereas the bridge is the star attraction of Lynn Canyon Park, we desire to spend our time mountain climbing the park’s in depth community of forest trails. The park encompasses over 600 acres of temperate rainforest.

You possibly can stroll the paths close to Lynn Canyon Suspension Bridge or the 50 kilometres (31 miles) of roads and trails in close by Decrease Seymour Conservation Reserve, together with the tougher Lynn Peak hike and the better Twin Falls hike.

Parking at Lynn Canyon Suspension Bridge could be difficult on the weekends, so it’s greatest to reach early. Earlier than you cross the bridge, take a second to take a look at the Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre.

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Mountain climbing in Lynn Canyon Park is a good household exercise for all ages.

6. Mountain climbing and Kayaking in Deep Cove

We love Deep Cove. It’s a quaint neighborhood within the easternmost a part of North Vancouver. It has a cute village with a eating places, retailers and the favored Honey’s Doughnuts (watch out – these donuts are extremely addictive).

Deep Cove is thought for its marina and kayaking. For those who don’t have your personal tools you’ll be able to hire kayaks, stand-up paddleboards and surf-skis from Deep Cove Kayak. This store will get very busy in the summertime, particularly on the weekends. It’s greatest to make reservations for tools leases.

The favored Quarry Rock hike is a simple hike that takes about 1.5 hours spherical journey. The views from the highest of Quarry Rock are well worth the effort.

Parking at Deep Cove is difficult. It’s greatest to reach early (earlier than 8:30 AM), in any other case you might need to park just a few km’s away and stroll into the village. You too can take public transit from Lonsdale Quay Market to Deep Cove.

7. Discover Cypress Provincial Park

The season and climate circumstances will determine what you do in Cypress Provincial Park.

In the course of the summer season, you’ll be able to entry a number of mountain climbing trails with unbelievable views of Howe Sound and the North Shore Mountains. Within the winter, you’ll be able to go snowshoeing, snowboarding, snowboarding, tubing and cross-country snowboarding on the Cypress Mountain Ski Space.

The mountain climbing and snowshoe trails in Cypress Provincial Park are free to entry. Nonetheless, if you happen to plan to ski or snowboard, you’ll have to buy a day cross to make use of the chair lifts (Not Free). Right here’s the Cypress Mountain ticket costs.

Situated in North Vancouver, Cypress Mountain co-hosted occasions for the 2010 Winter Olympics. It’s truly the venue the place Canada received it’s first Winter Olympics Gold Medal on dwelling soil.

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Views from the Eagle Bluffs hike that begins on the Cypress Mountain car parking zone.

8. Mountain biking in North Vancouver

The North Shore mountains supply world-class mountain bike trials for all talent ranges. You could have entry to simple cross-country trails and extra technical trails with obstacles like bridges, ladders, and teeter-totters.

Mount Seymour has probably the most in depth community of trails on the North Shore. One of the crucial common mountain biking trails is the CBC path, a 2 kilometre path that begins on the high of Seymour Parkway.

For those who don’t have a mountain bike you’ll be able to hire one at Lynn Valley Bikes or Infinite Biking. Charges will range relying on the mannequin and size of rental.

Right here’s a map of Mount Seymour Biking Trails.

9. Gastown Steam Clock

Situated close to Waterfront Station in downtown Vancouver, the long-lasting Gastown Steam Clock has been attracting vacationers for many years. Initially in-built 1977, this working steam clock is likely one of the solely functioning steam-powered clocks on the planet.

The Gastown Steam Clock whistles and blows its steam each quarter-hour, to the delight of onlookers.

It’s a tacky touristy factor to do, however you’ll be glad you took a couple of minutes to test it out.

Whereas in Gastown, admire its outdated cobblestone roads and distinctive structure earlier than wandering inside the numerous retailers, artwork galleries and eating places in Gastown. We wish to seize a pint of craft beer at Steamworks Brew Pub. It’s certainly one of our favorite eating places in Vancouver.

10. Olympic Cauldron at Jack Poole Plaza

The Olympic Cauldron from the 2010 Winter Olympics is positioned at Jack Poole Plaza. It’s positioned beside the Vancouver Conference Centre, certainly one of Canada’s largest conference centres.

The plaza affords beautiful views of Burrard Inlet and the North Shore Mountains. From right here you’ll be able to witness dozens of float planes departing and arriving at Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre (see picture beneath).

You’ll additionally discover a number of public items of artwork right here, together with the Digital Orca and The Drop.

Float planes docked in entrance of Jack Poole Plaza.

The Olympic Cauldron at Jack Poole Plaza.

11. Canada Place

Canada Place is dwelling to the long-lasting white sails that dominate Vancouver’s skyline (see above picture). From right here, guests are handled to unobstructed views of Burrard Inlet and the North Shore Mountains.

It’s positioned beside the Vancouver Conference Centre and Jack Poole Plaza (to the west) and Gastown (to the East).

You possibly can simply embrace all of those Vancouver points of interest in your sightseeing tour. You possibly can stroll from Coal Harbour to Gastown in lower than an hour (at a reasonable tempo).

Canada Place can also be dwelling to the Vancouver Cruise Ship Terminal, so it will get fairly busy in the course of the summer season months. This cruise ship terminal can maintain as much as 4 luxurious cruise ships at one time. It’s the house port for most of the Alaska cruises that depart from Vancouver.

Inside Canada Place is the favored digital flight experience FlyOver Canada. The expertise lasts roughly 20 minutes. FlyOver Canada is NOT free. Test costs and hours right here.

12. Horse Racing at Hastings Racecourse

Hastings Racecourse, also called Hastings Park, is a classic race observe that has been round since 1947. 

We’re not massive gamblers however we love spending a day at Hastings Park due to the spectacular views of the North Shore Mountains and its entertaining ambiance.

It’s free to enter, so we don’t thoughts placing just a few {dollars} on the ponies, which provides to the thrill of the Hastings expertise. 

Hastings Racecourse is positioned beside the Vancouver Coliseum and Playland, Vancouver’s historic amusement park.

Word – Playland is barely open in the summertime and there may be an entrance payment.

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13. Stroll, run or cycle the Vancouver Seawall

Do you know Vancouver has the world’s longest uninterrupted waterfront path? This Seaside Greenway stretches 28 km in size, connecting Coal Harbour to English Bay to Kitsilano.

Earlier on this submit, we talked about you need to stroll the Stanley Park Seawall. We extremely advocate you do this part first, if you happen to’re restricted on time. Nonetheless, if in case you have just a few days in Vancouver we advocate you discover different sections of the Vancouver Seawall.

Strolling or biking the Seawall may have you cross a lot of Vancouver’s well-known landmarks, together with the Lions Gate Bridge, Siwash Rock, A-maze-ing Laughter public artwork show, Science World (image above), BC Place (Soccer and soccer stadium), Rogers Enviornment (NHL hockey stadium), Olympic Village, Granville Island, Burrard Bridge and Kitsilano Seashore.

Right here’s a printable map of the Seawall.

Vibrant autumn timber on the Seawall in Yaletown, a downtown Vancouver neighbourhood.

14. Stroll throughout the Lions Gate Bridge

Strolling throughout the Lions Gate Bridge is a unique option to expertise town. Lions Gate Bridge connects Stanley Park and Downtown Vancouver with the North Shore, together with town of North Vancouver and West Vancouver.

Lions Gate Bridge has biking and strolling lanes on either side of the bridge. We advocate you stroll north on one facet of the bridge, and south on the other facet. This will provide you with a wide range of picture alternatives.

You probably have a car, plan to park at Prospect Level in Stanley Park. From right here its a brief stroll to the south facet of the bridge. You too can park your car at Park Royal Mall in West Vancouver if you happen to plan to begin from the north facet of the bridge.

Above – south facet of the Lions Gate Bridge.

15. Ambleside Seashore in West Vancouver

There are a number of city seashores in Vancouver. The most well-liked Vancouver seashores are positioned in both Stanley Park or English Bay. All of those seashores are free to entry, however you will have to pay for parking.

Ambleside Park is positioned in West Vancouver, throughout the Burrard Inlet from Stanley Park. We chosen Ambleside Seashore as a result of it’s an alternative choice to the primary Vancouver seashores. The park has over 8 km (5 miles) of strolling trails and the west dealing with views are good for having fun with sunsets.

Extra common Vancouver Seashores

Are you able to swim in Vancouver seashores?

Sure, you’ll be able to swim within the Vancouver seashores. Nonetheless, we wouldn’t advocate you spend loads of time within the water. As with all metropolis seashores, there’s danger of sewage and air pollution from boat/ship visitors.

Fashionable swimming seashores, together with Kitsilano Seashore, Jericho Seashore and English Bay, had been closed in the summertime of 2018 to unsafe ranges of E. coli micro organism.

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16. Lighthouse Park in West Vancouver

Whilst you’re in West Vancouver, we advocate you make a go to to Lighthouse Park, a Nationwide Historic Website of Canada. To view the well-known Level Atkinson Lighthouse, you’ll take a simple forest hike on the Lighthouse Park path, passing a number of the largest Douglas Fir timber in Larger Vancouver.

There are a number of well-marked mountain climbing trails within the park, that are open year-round. Plan to spend 2 hours within the park. We advocate you convey a lightweight picnic and benefit from the beautiful ocean views.

Right here’s a map of Lighthouse Park in West Vancouver.

17. Lonsdale Quay Market in North Vancouver

One other excellent place to view the spectacular Vancouver skyline is Lonsdale Quay Market in North Vancouver. The market has a wide range of retailers that promoting every part from contemporary produce to craft beer to souvenirs.

Right here’s an inventory of distributors within the Lonsdale Quay Market.

We advocate you seize a bowl of freshly made soup at The Soup Meister’s Nephew (previously The Soup Meister), an area favorite, and luxuriate in it exterior on the boardwalk (pictured beneath).

After lunch at Lonsdale Quay Market, stroll to close by The Shipyards District. In the summertime, the Shipyards hosts a Evening Market on Friday evenings.

For the perfect sundown views, climb to the highest of the lookout tower at Lonsdale Quay (see above image – beneath the massive Q) or stroll to close by Waterfront Park.

To get from Vancouver to the Lonsdale Quay, hop on the 15 minute Seabus ferry at Waterfront Station. 

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18. Cleveland Dam and Capilano Canyon

The Cleveland Dam, positioned within the Capilano River Regional Park, is a well-liked free vacationer attraction in North Vancouver.

There are a number of mountain climbing trails within the park that result in views of the dam and Capilano Lake (pictured beneath). We frequently hike these trails with our boys and they’re tremendous with the terrain.

The Capilano Salmon Hatchery is one other common free attraction. It’s a brief stroll from the Cleveland Dam to the Hatchery or you’ll be able to drive down Capilano Street to get there. The hatchery is open yr spherical, however late August to November is an effective time to view returning salmon, leaping up the river.

For those who’re driving, there’s parking on the Cleveland Dam car parking zone on Capilano Street. You too can take public transit from the Lonsdale Quay Market or Park Royal Mall. 

Views of Grouse Mountain and Capilano Lake from the Cleveland Dam.

19. Kitsilano Seashore Park

Kitsilano Seashore Park, usually known as ‘Kits’, is likely one of the hottest seashores in Vancouver, for each locals and guests. You possibly can entry Kitsilano Seashore on foot or bike through the Seawall.

Situated on the north fringe of the Kitsilano neighbourhood, the seaside faces English Bay, downtown Vancouver and the North Shore Mountains (pictured above).

Kitsilano can also be dwelling to the outside Kitsilano Pool, the longest swimming pool in Canada and Vancouver’s solely saltwater swimming pool. The pool is open yearly from Could to September.

For the perfect metropolis views, head to Elsje Level. Whereas there, take a look at the close by Vancouver Maritime Museum (grownup admission is $13.50) and H.R. MacMillan House Centre (grownup admission is $22.75).

Right here’s extra information about Kitsilano Seashore Park.

20. Richmond Evening Market

The Richmond Evening Market is open from April to October. It’s a enjoyable attraction that’s change into an annual summer season custom for a lot of Vancouverites.

Word – entrance to the market is NOT free for adults (it’s free for seniors and children beneath 7 years outdated). Nonetheless, it solely prices $8.50 to enter. Due to this fact, we really feel that worth level matches the theme of this weblog submit. 

The Richmond Evening Market is impressed by the bustling evening markets present in Asia. It hosts over 100 meals stalls and over 200 retail distributors.

We take pleasure in sampling a wide range of avenue meals, like twister potatoes (pictured above), grilled meat on a stick (see beneath), takoyaki, steamed dumplings, blooming onions and candy mango desserts. Costs vary between $3-$15 per merchandise.

Richmond Evening Market parking is free however it may well get fairly full on the weekends. We advocate you’re taking the SkyTrain’s Canada Line to Bridgeport Station. Then stroll west on River Street. The market is barely a pair blocks from the station. 

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21. Discover Vancouver Chinatown

Vancouver’s Chinatown is definitely the third largest in North America by inhabitants (behind San Francisco and New York). Vancouver Chinatown is positioned east of the downtown core. It’s dwelling to many historic websites, retail shops, specialty grocery shops and cafes.

Chinatown points of interest embrace the ornate Chinatown Millennium Gate on Pender Road and the Solar Yat-Sen Park, which is the free various to the favored Dr. Solar Yat-Sen Classical Chinese language Backyard (admission is $16 per grownup in the summertime).

There are many Chinatown eating places to select from. A number of of our favorite eating places in Vancouver Chinatown are Phnom Penh, Ramen Butcher and Sai Woo.

Right here’s a map of Vancouver Chinatown.

22. New Westminster Quay and Boardwalk

If you wish to get exterior the massive metropolis, the New Westminster Quay and boardwalk is a enjoyable day journey from Vancouver.

The River Market is dwelling to a number of retailers and eating places. New Westminster Pier Park is a scenic riverfront park that connects guests to the Waterfront Esplanade Boardwalk.

Different issues to do in New Westminster embrace visiting the Fraser River Discovery Centre and Samson V Museum. Or, take a Paddle-wheeler Riverboat Tour on the historic Fraser River.

To get to New Westminster Quay, take the Skytrain Expo Line from downtown Vancouver to New Westminster (right here’s a map of the Expo Line stations). The prepare takes about 25 minutes. The River Market is positioned one block south of the New Westminster Skytrain station.

23. {Photograph} the Murals of East Vancouver

For those who like avenue artwork, you’ll take pleasure in exploring the backstreets of East Vancouver. Particularly, the Mount Nice neighbourhood on Most important Road, between 4th and 14th Avenue. That is the place you will see the perfect avenue artwork in Vancouver.

In early August, town hosts the Vancouver Mural Competition, the biggest annual free public artwork celebration. 

This interactive map shows each murals from the Vancouver Mural Competition, together with these made in previous years.

Listed here are photographs of Vancouver murals from just a few years in the past.

24. Free Vancouver  Strolling Excursions

You possibly can be part of free strolling excursions in Vancouver that go to most of the points of interest talked about on this submit.

These excursions are a enjoyable option to meet different guests and get the backstory behind the points of interest.

Right here’s an inventory of free strolling excursions in Vancouver.

25. Drive the Sea to Sky Freeway to Squamish

Paradoxically, among the finest issues to do in Vancouver is to truly go away Vancouver. The spectacular Sea to Sky Freeway is usually ranked as among the finest drives on the planet. We agree.

Forgive me for stating the apparent, however you’ll want a car to drive the Sea to Sky Freeway.

Guests can decide up a automobile rental from the Vancouver airport. Guide on-line and save on automobile leases right here.

Departing from downtown Vancouver, your drive begins by passing by means of Stanley Park and crossing the Lions Gate Bridge.

Proceed from West Vancouver to Horseshoe Bay. Cease at Horseshoe Bay Village and seize a espresso and pastry. Stroll across the village and watch the big BC Ferries depart from the marina.

Proceed your drive to Porteau Cove Provincial Park. Stroll to the top of the pier and admire the views of Howe Sound. Get again in your automobile and drive previous Furry Creek in the direction of Britannia Seashore. Cease right here if you wish to go to the Britannia Mine Museum. In any other case, proceed driving to Squamish.

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Shannon Falls and Sea to Sky Gondola

Earlier than you attain the city of Squamish, cease at Shannon Falls Provincial Park. Take a look at the spectacular waterfalls and close by Sea to Sky Gondola. You too can hike the Stamamus Chief path. It’s a difficult hike however the views on the high are unbelievable.

The drive from Vancouver to Squamish takes about one hour with no stops.

Plan for about 4 hours spherical journey, with just a few stops alongside the best way.

At this level, you’ll be able to flip round and drive again to Vancouver. Or, relying on how a lot time you’ve got, you’ll be able to proceed to Whistler.

The drive from Squamish to Whistler is about 45 minutes. We advocate you cease on the Tantalus Lookout if the skies are clear.

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The place to remain in Vancouver

There are many inns in Vancouver to select from, starting from upscale 5 star inns to backpacker hostels and every part in between.

• Seek for Vancouver inns right here.
• Many of the common Vancouver vacationer points of interest are positioned within the downtown space. Think about this when deciding on the place to remain in Vancouver.
• Downtown inns usually require extra charges for in a single day parking – typically as excessive as $40 per evening. Think about this when reserving inns and automobile leases.
• For those who desire to remain nearer to the mountains, take into account staying on the Lonsdale Quay Lodge or the Vacation Inn North Vancouver.

Vancouver journey ideas and issues to know

• Choose up and return automobile leases at Vancouver airport. Save on Vancouver automobile leases right here.
• For those who go to throughout winter, be sure you have snow tires for mountain drives.
• Save money and time by driving the Skytrain from Vancouver Worldwide Airport to downtown Vancouver. It solely takes 25 minutes. Be taught learn how to take the Vancouver Airport Skytrain.
• Bike sharing is a cheap option to get round Vancouver. There are a number of choices to select from.
• Test the Vancouver climate forecast earlier than you begin your day. The climate in Vancouver could be unpredictable. Plan for rain within the winter months.
• Right here’s an interactive map of Vancouver points of interest.

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