Canada
Vancouver
A city in southwestern British Columbia, Canada's third-largest after Toronto and Montreal. Together with surrounding municipalities it forms Metro Vancouver, home to a wide variety of attractions.
Updated August 15, 2026 · Edited by the World by City editors
- Gateway airport
- Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
- Best season
- May–Sep
- Time zone
- America/St_Johns
- Sights covered
- 59 places
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Parks & gardens
Stanley Park
Stanley Park is a vast urban park bordering downtown Vancouver, boasting more than 400 hectares of green space. It's a wonderful place to stroll among the trees and unwind.
Museums & galleries
Vancouver Art Gallery
Located near Robson Square in downtown Vancouver, this gallery is the largest art museum in western Canada by floor area. It was originally built as a provincial courthouse before being converted into an art gallery in the 1980s.
Shopping & districts
Gastown
Vancouver's oldest settlement area, at the heart of the city and designated a National Historic Site. Bordering the Downtown Eastside, it lets visitors experience the city's history and character side by side.
Nature
English Bay
A bay beside downtown Vancouver, stretching along the city's shoreline near Stanley Park and the West End. It's a popular waterfront spot for a stroll or a day at the beach.
Views & landmarks
Harbour Centre
A 216-meter observation tower rising in downtown Vancouver. From the top, you can take in a sweeping view of the city.
Museums & galleries
Museum of Anthropology at UBC
The Museum of Anthropology at UBC, located on the university's Vancouver campus, showcases art and culture from around the world, including works by Pacific Northwest Coast First Nations. It holds a collection of nearly 50,000 ethnographic objects and over 530,000 archaeological items.
Temples & religious sites
Cathedral of Our Lady of the Rosary, Vancouver
A cathedral located at the corner of Richards Street and Dunsmuir Street in downtown Vancouver. Built in the late 19th century in the French Gothic Revival style, it exudes an old-world atmosphere.
Parks & gardens
Queen Elizabeth Park
Queen Elizabeth Park is a city park atop Little Mountain in Vancouver, about 125 meters above sea level. Once a quarry site, it now offers sweeping views over the city.
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Best time to visit
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First-time guide
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Getting around
How to use public transport and get around Vancouver
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