Vancouver
Canada
Overview
A stunning Pacific Coast city where snow-capped mountains meet the ocean, offering world-class dining, outdoor adventures, and multicultural neighborhoods.
Cost of Travel
Daily budget guide for Vancouver — what you can expect to spend per person including accommodation, meals, transport, and activities.
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Explore Vancouver
Stanley Park
Vancouver's largest urban park has beaches, trails & family attractions, plus a picturesque seawall.
The Butchart Gardens
Well-known botanical garden spread over 22 hectares with themed gardens, eateries & 26 greenhouses.
English Bay Beach
Bustling beach with volleyball courts, plus a concession stand & the Cactus Club Cafe for food.
Queen Elizabeth Park
Urban landmark on a hill featuring manicured gardens, a conservatory, sculptures & sports courts.
VanDusen Botanical Garden
Space with ever-changing greenery, flowers & art installations plus fine dining & a casual cafe.
Sea to Sky Gondola
Dramatic gondola over Howe Sound, plus cafes, hiking trails, lodges & a suspension bridge.
Where to Stay
Fairmont Pacific Rim
A sleek waterfront luxury hotel with stunning harbor views, a rooftop pool, and acclaimed Botanist restaurant.
Skwachays Lodge
Canada's first Indigenous arts hotel in Gastown, featuring artist-designed rooms and a rooftop sweat lodge.
Where to Eat
Hawksworth Restaurant
Contemporary Canadian
Vancouver's premier fine-dining destination, showcasing Pacific Northwest ingredients in a sophisticated Art Deco setting.
Miku
Japanese
A waterfront sushi restaurant pioneering Aburi (flame-seared) sushi with views of the harbor and mountains.
Travel Tips
- Walk or cycle the Stanley Park Seawall (8.8 km loop)
- Visit Granville Island Public Market hungry — the food is incredible
- Take the SeaBus to North Vancouver for mountain views
- Gastown has great restaurants but watch for cobblestones
- Bring layers — weather can change quickly, especially in spring and fall
Getting There & Around
SkyTrain, SeaBus, and buses are fully accessible with ramps and priority seating. HandyDART provides door-to-door accessible transit. Uber and Lyft operate throughout the metro area. The city is very walkable downtown. Cycling infrastructure is excellent with protected lanes.
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