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. Vancouver Seawall 4.8★ (2,900 reviews) · Tourist attraction
  2. Stanley Park 4.8★ (49,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
  3. VanDusen Botanical Garden 4.7★ (13,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
  4. Museum of Anthropology at UBC 4.7★ (5,800 reviews) · Heritage museum
  5. Burnaby Village Museum 4.7★ (4,600 reviews) · Museum
  6. Queen Elizabeth Park 4.7★ (15,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
  7. Vancouver Lookout 4.6★ (3,800 reviews) · Tourist attraction
  8. Capilano Suspension Bridge Park 4.6★ (38,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction

Where to eat

  1. Revolver 4.6★ (2,800 reviews) · Coffee shop
  2. Nemesis Coffee Gastown 4.5★ (2,600 reviews) · Cafe
  3. Cafe Medina 4.5★ (5,600 reviews) · Cafe
  4. Botanist 4.6★ (1,900 reviews) · Restaurant
  5. Breka Bakery & Café - Bute 4.4★ (4,200 reviews) · Cafe
  6. Guffo Café 4.8★ (1,600 reviews) · Cafe
  7. Nemesis Coffee GNW 4.3★ (1,700 reviews) · Cafe
  8. Bahar Bakery & Cafe 4.9★ (1,100 reviews) · Cafe

Where to drink

  1. Guilt & Co 4.5★ (2,300 reviews) · Live music bar
  2. Alibi Room 4.4★ (2,700 reviews) · Pub
  3. The Keefer Bar 4.5★ (1,800 reviews) · Cocktail bar
  4. Mount Pleasant Vintage 4.5★ (1,100 reviews) · Cocktail bar
  5. The Narrow Lounge 4.4★ (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 20 notable sights and 11 standout eateries, 2–4 days covers the essentials at a relaxed pace.

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