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Vancouver's Most Instagrammable Places

When exploring Vancouver, you can't help but take pictures of the sights around you. From colourful murals, to breathtaking attractions, Vancouver is filled with beauty and you can't help but find yourself sharing it with the world on Instagram.

While you're discovering Vancouver and all that it has to offer, make sure to visit the following spots - we guarantee it will take your Instagram game to the next level!

Alley Oop

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Capilano Suspension Bridge Park

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Capilano Suspension Bridge Park offers various treetop bridges with scenic views of North Vancouver's forest. Capture the thrill of the suspension bridge and the cliffside journeys as you explore the park.  

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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The Bloedel Conservatory

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The Bloedel Conservatory is a picturesque indoor tropical garden located in Vancouver's Queen Elizabeth Park. Meet exotic birds and take beautiful pictures of exotic plants and flowers. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Fun Alley

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Fun Alley, a colourful alley in North Vancouver's Lower Lonsdale neighbourhood is an interactive space that provides the most perfect mural background for your Instagram photo. 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Lions Gate Bridge

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The iconic Lions Gate Bridge connects the City of Vancouver with North Vancouver. Find the perfect spot for photo taking in Stanley Park, near Prospect Point. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Digital Orca

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Located next to the Vancouver Convention Centre, this pixel art killer whale is frozen mid-leap in a modern sculpture that was designed by Douglas Coupland. 

 

 
 
 
 
 
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Engagement Sculpture

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Installed at Sunset Beach in 2005 as part of the Vancouver Biennale, the sculpture depicts two diamond engagement rings and stands nearly 30 feet tall - simply can not miss this one for your Instagram gallery.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Vancouver Public Library

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Don't miss out on taking a few Instagram-worthy photos of Vancouver’s grand central library that is reminiscent of a Roman amphitheater. You can also spot this location in many Hollywood films.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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#ItsLoveBaby Selfie Mural

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Located next to CAPO and the Spritz, this wall transforms into a new mural every season. What was once a "It's Love Baby" mural became a colourful mural by Alex J Fowkes. Stay tuned to see what this mural will look like next. 

 

Gastown's Hotel Europe

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When you think of Gastown, this six-story heritage building that resembles a tiny version of a flat iron building comes to mind. Incredibly picturesque and quintessential, you can't miss capturing this iconic photo for your feed. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Gastown Steam Clock

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 Powered by steam, this well-known antique-style clock was built in 1977 and whistles every hour to tell the time, a memorable experience you'll want to capture. 

 

 
 
 
 
 
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Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden

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A serene space featuring soothing water and beautifully arranged plants and rocks, this garden is the first classical Chinese Garden in Canada and is a great spot to capture the beauty of an oasis in the middle of the city. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Vancouver Art Gallery

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If you're looking for an artsy and dramatic backdrop, make sure to take photos of the exterior and interior space of the Vancouver Art Gallery. This former provincial courthouse is now the fifth-largest art gallery in Canada, a fact you'll want to remember for your Instagram captions. 

 

 
 
 
 
 
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Swing at Kitsilano Beach

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This spot is quite hidden but if you wander around Kitsilano Beach, you'll come across a unique swing that will help set your Instagram photos apart from the rest. 

 

 
 
 
 
 
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Kitsilano Wings

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When exploring Vancouver's Kitsilano neighbourhood, make sure to visit this grand mural of magical wings. Part of the Vancouver Mural Festival, snap a photo in front of the Kits Wings to help cherish your fond memories of this quaint district.

 

 
 
 
 
 
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Granville Island

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Granville Island has many picturesque spots perfect for your Instagram. Make sure to stop by the market, take a ride on the Aquabus and spot the various murals throughout the island.

 

 
 
 
 
 
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Stanley Park's Seawall

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 This world renowned park in Vancouver is a must visit destination and incredibly Instagram-worth. As Stanley Park  is the world's longest uninterrupted waterfront path, you'll have plenty of photo options throughout the park.

 

 
 
 
 
 
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