Navigate
adults — love Science World , housed in an iconic geodesic dome . www . mount pleasantbia . com Map 4 : D4 / E4
NORTH VANCOUVER This picturesque city draws locals and tourists alike for outdoor adventures on the beautiful Coast Mountains range . Capilano Suspension Bridge , Lynn Canyon and Grouse Mountain — including the Grouse Grind , also known as “ Mother Nature ’ s StairMaster ”— are just a few of the area ’ s best-known attractions . After a day of sea kayaking , skiing , hiking or mountain biking , visit the Lonsdale Quay marketplace for snacks , shopping and souvenirs . www . vancou versnorthshore . com Map 4
OLYMPIC VILLAGE A shining memento of the 2010 Winter Games , these waterfront condos and townhouses — right next door to Science World , a souvenir from the 1986 World Expo — once housed athletes and Olympic officials . Named one of the world ’ s most sustainable neighbourhoods , this area is also bursting with superb photo ops and an ever-growing collection of destination restaurants , brewpubs and shops . Go kayaking in False Creek , pose next to the gigantic sparrow sculptures and enjoy a live show at the BMO Theatre Centre . Map 1
POINT GREY / WEST SIDE Old-town character meets new-student vitality in this area , where specialty shops , cafes , restaurants and fashion boutiques in the village point the way to the University of British Columbia . Beaches stretch below the northwest campus cliffs , including Wreck Beach , the only nude sand in the city . Discover monumental First Nations artifacts at the Museum of Anthropology , find peace at the UBC Botanical Garden and Nitobe Memorial Garden , then hike , bike or even ride a horse through Pacific Spirit Park . www . pointgreyvillage . com Map 4 : D1 / D2
RICHMOND / STEVESTON Famed for its vibrant Asian community and plentiful shopping — including the biggest summer night market in North America — Richmond also offers some of the most diverse dining options in Metro Vancouver . Skate at the Olympic Oval , splash down the slides at Watermania and feast on dim sum , hot pot or fusion fare before heading over to charming waterfront village Steveston , where the Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site bears testament to what was once the largest fishing port and cannery on the West Coast . www . tourismrichmond . com Map 3
ROBSON STREET Vancouver ’ s famous shopping street runs through the heart of downtown . Stretching from BC Place Stadium to the Vancouver Art Gallery and through to Stanley Park , with most of the shops and restaurants concentrated between Granville and Bute streets , it ’ s style central . Brand-name stores rub shoulders with one-of-akind spots , eateries and cafes . Most shops stay open late , so there ’ s plenty of time to hit all of the immense flagship locations of Lululemon , Sephora , L ’ Occitane and Victoria ’ s Secret . www . robsonstreet . ca Map 1
SOUTH GRANVILLE This area is home to Gallery Row , the highest concentration of fine art galleries in Vancouver . It also features a generous sampling of antiques shops , dining destinations , home decor stores and high-end fashions by both local and international designers . Browse the aisles at the enormous Indigo bookstore , sip a specialty latte , and take in a show at the landmark Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage . www . southgranville . org Map 1
SQUAMISH Often referred to as the outdoor recreation capital of Canada , this energetic community offers mountain biking , kayaking , golf , hiking , snowshoeing and more . Join rock climbers from all over the world as they scale the second-largest granite monolith ( a single sheet of stone ) in the world at Stawamus Chief Provincial Park , then ride the Sea to Sky Gondola for spectacular views . Nearby Brackendale is home to North America ’ s highest concentration of bald eagles ( Dec-Feb ). www . exploresquamish . com Map 2 : B8
WEST END A dynamic mix of natural beauty and nightlife , this neighbourhood is home to both Stanley Park — named one of the best urban parks in the world — and Davie Village , the hub of Vancouver ’ s vibrant LGBTQ + community . Grab something delicious from any number of charming cafes and restaurants along Denman Street and watch the sun set at English Bay Beach . In the summer , enjoy outdoor movie screenings , the Honda Celebration of Light fireworks display and Vancouver Pride Festival , the biggest in Western Canada . www . westendbia . com Map 1
N4 where . ca