Things to Do

Featured Attractions & Activities

Just a taste of the wide breadth of things there are to do in Vancouver. From suspension bridges to aquariums to festivals and gardens, this is a great sampling of Vancouver to whet your appetite. To get even deeper, and discover all about Vancouver's gardens or outdoor adventure activities, check out one of the other sections below.

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Snohomish County, Washington

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Just 2 hours from Vancouver BC and minutes north of Seattle with hotel rates 40% less! Home to the Boeing Tour at Future of Flight and world-class historic aviation collections, Tulalip Resort Casino, premium outlets, and golf - all in the most charming community in Washington State.

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Get the Inside Scoop on Vancouver

Browse our blog Inside Vancouver, read about some of our favourite places in the city, and maybe learn something new or discover a hidden gem in Vancouver.

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Activities & Attractions

So much to do, so little time. From city pursuits like cooking classes, museums, galleries and more, to outdoor thrills like whale watching, white water rafting, deep sea fishing, zip-trekking and more, there's never a shortage of activity in and around Vancouver. The sky's the limit, and even then, where there's a will there's a way (and a helicopter to take you up).

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Entertainment

While Vancouver might best be known for its pretty face, its heart and soul is never more evident than in the many events - cultural, sporting and other -- that light up the city's days and nights. From Canucks fever to gallery shows and big name acts taking the stage, Vancouver's cultural scene is up and coming, and coming up strong.

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Explore

One of Vancouver's greatest strengths is its diversity, and whether you're visiting for a day or a month, there is plenty to explore. Pack a picnic and enjoy one of the city's many botanical gardens, hop onto a boat and go whale watching just minutes from the city, or explore the many landmark sights of the city - there's so much to see.

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Relax

Vacations are supposed to be relaxing. So after you've gone to that museum and scored every deal along Robson, why not unwind? Nothing beats sitting by the surf at an ocean beach but Vancouver's also full of spas, and if your form of relaxation involves smores and tents, well, there's plenty of spots just outside Vancouver for that too.

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Calendar of Events

Want to keep on top of the shows, festivals, and events happening in Vancouver? With Tourism Vancouver's interactive event calendar you can slap in your vacation dates and figure out whether you'll be catching Shakespeare or Madonna. Check back often as this calendar is frequently updated.

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A Local's Perspective

Whether written by a well-known local blogger, or by a local expert, we're sure you'll enjoy reading about some of the things that make these people glad to call Vancouver home.

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