Vancouver

A curated guide to Vancouver, Canada: 8 top sights, 8 standout places to eat, where to stay, and a sample itinerary.

What to see

  1. Stanley Park 4.8★ (49,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
  2. Vancouver Seawall 4.8★ (2,900 reviews) · Tourist attraction
  3. VanDusen Botanical Garden 4.7★ (14,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
  4. Museum of Anthropology at UBC 4.7★ (5,800 reviews) · Heritage museum
  5. Burnaby Village Museum 4.7★ (4,700 reviews) · Museum
  6. Sea to Sky Gondola 4.7★ (13,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
  7. Queen Elizabeth Park 4.7★ (15,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
  8. Vancouver Lookout 4.6★ (3,800 reviews) · Tourist attraction

Where to eat

  1. JOEY Burrard 4.7★ (11,000 reviews) · Restaurant
  2. Riley's Vancouver 4.7★ (3,700 reviews) · Restaurant
  3. Revolver 4.6★ (2,800 reviews) · Coffee shop
  4. Glowbal 4.6★ (9,900 reviews) · Restaurant
  5. Miku Vancouver 4.6★ (8,300 reviews) · Sushi
  6. Osteria Savio Volpe 4.6★ (3,600 reviews) · Italian
  7. Coast 4.6★ (6,400 reviews) · Restaurant
  8. Nemesis Coffee Gastown 4.5★ (2,600 reviews) · Cafe

Where to drink

  1. Guilt & Co 4.5★ (2,300 reviews) · Live music bar
  2. The Shameful Tiki Room 4.5★ (2,100 reviews) · Cocktail bar
  3. Alibi Room 4.4★ (2,700 reviews) · Pub
  4. The Keefer Bar 4.5★ (1,900 reviews) · Cocktail bar
  5. Mount Pleasant Vintage 4.5★ (1,100 reviews) · Cocktail bar

A sample 3-day shape

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Frequently asked

How many days do you need in Vancouver?

With 23 notable sights and 21 standout eateries, 2–4 days covers the essentials at a relaxed pace.

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