Featured Activities

Vancouver has an endless supply of things to see and do. It doesn't matter what time of day or what time of year - whether you want to be indoors or out, active or a spectator, spend a lot of money or none at all - Vancouver has it all!

Maplewood Farm A beautiful 2ha (5 acre) Park-Farm operated by the District of North Vancouver Parks Department since 1975! Open year-round, the Farm specializes in the display of approximately 200 farm animals and birds. Maplewood offers three contact areas where folks can get up close and personal with a wide variety of its residents, the only such facility within the Metro Vancouver area. > More

Harbour Cruises Join Harbour Cruises for the most extensive and festive selection of Carol Ship departures in Vancouver. We are proud to continue our tradition of providing live Christmas Carolers to lead you in all the Yuletide favourites. While on board enjoy a professionally prepared holiday dinner. No matter which boat you are on, you'll find it decorated from bow to stern with Christmas cheer. Dec 3rd-23rd | 604-688-7246 | www.boatcruises.com > More

Vancouver Art Gallery A world-class art encounter waits at the Vancouver Art Gallery. From historical masters to groundbreaking contemporary artists and the largest collection of works by Emily Carr, this internationally acclaimed art museum offers Vancouver's top cultural experience. 2013 Highlights include: Art Spiegelman Co-Mix: A Retrospective of Comics, Graphics and Scraps (opens Feb 16th), GRAND HOTEL: Redesigning Modern Life (opens April 13th), Persuasive Visions: 17th Century Dutch and Flemish Masterworks and Contemporary Art (opens June 15th) and Charles Edenshaw (opens Oct 26th) Be sure to save time for the locally-loved Gallery Café and fabulous Gallery Store! vanartgallery.bc.ca   > More

Museum of Vancouver MOV creates Vancouver-focused exhibitions and programs that examine what is happening in the city, socially, politically, and culturally. The History Galleries tell Vancouver's stories from the early 1900s to the late '70s and are complemented by contemporary, groundbreaking feature exhibits. Located in scenic Vanier Park. Follow the link for information on our current exhibits and events. > More

Metropolis at Metrotown Metropolis at Metrotown is home to 400 shops with the biggest selection of fashion, accessories, sporting goods and apparel, beauty boutiques, restaurants, theatres and in-mall events. Just a quick 15 minute Skytrain ride from downtown Vancouver and free parking for vehicles. Metropolis Metrotown is open seven days a week with shopping until 9 p.m. Monday to Saturday. > More

Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site The Gulf of Georgia Cannery was once the largest salmon cannery in the province. Step inside and discover BC's fishing history. Guided tours and interactive exhibits help you explore the 55,000 square foot building. Visit the Cannery Store gift shop, with a wide range of maritime themed products. Open daily 10 am to 5 pm. > More

Museum of Vancouver The Museum of Vancouver (MOV) creates exhibitions and programs that encourage dynamic conversations about what was, is, and can be Vancouver. Permanent exhibitions tell the city's stories from the early 1900s to the late 1970s and are complemented by contemporary, ground-breaking feature exhibitions. > More