World by City

Canada 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

Vancouver
Gateway airport
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Best season
May–Sep
Time zone
America/St_Johns
Sights covered
59 places

Sights worth seeing

See all 59 →
Stanley Park

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.

Vancouver Art Gallery

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.

Gastown

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.

English Bay

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.

Harbour Centre

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.

Museum of Anthropology at UBC

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.

Cathedral of Our Lady of the Rosary, Vancouver

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.

Queen Elizabeth Park

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.

How many days do you need?

Routes grouped by travel distance so each day stays comfortable.

Average temperature by month

5-year average

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
12° May
15° Jun
19° Jul
19° Aug
16° Sep
11° Oct
Nov
Dec

Getting there

Check flights to Vancouver first

Pick a departure airport and date to jump straight to results for Vancouver International Airport (YVR).

Check fares and seat availability on the flight search site.

Getting around the city

Book transport

Fares and timetables change often, so we don't list them here. Check the operator or the booking site for current prices and schedules.

Vancouver Tours & Experiences Booking

Book local tours, tickets, and experiences in advance to enjoy without waiting. Check available products and prices now.

Check prices and availability on the booking sites.

Local data

Get an eSIM for Canada before you go

Activate mobile data with a QR code instead of swapping SIM cards. Buy it before departure and switch it on the moment you land.

Check prices and availability on the booking sites.

Where to stay

See all stays →

Pick your dates — we'll search Vancouver hotels for you

Choose dates and guests, and the buttons below will open search results with your criteria. Prices differ between sites, so compare before you book.

Hotel membership

Staying at Accor hotels often? ALL Accor+ Explorer

A paid annual membership. It includes two free nights a year across Asia-Pacific, 30% off dining and 15% off drinks, and 15% off stays at more than 4,500 hotels worldwide.

Explore the membership

Visit stories: Vancouver

Have you been to this city?

Share your visit story with photos you took yourself. Once checked, it goes into the Magazine.

Share your visit story

Guides by theme