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Day Trips from Vancouver
Written by Viator, May 2013
Vancouver is a city with a lot of things to do like shopping, fine dining, visiting museums, touring beautiful parks and so much more. It is also a city that has a lot of great options for day trips ... Read more
Vancouver Cruises and Water Tours
Written by Viator, June 2011
Towering mountains, lush greenery and water all over the place make Vancouver the crown jewel of the Pacific Northwest. The natural grandeur is stunning and is best seen on a cruise or seaplane tour ... Read more
Vancouver to Victoria Tours
Written by Viator, August 2010
The capital of British Columbia is Victoria, a medium-size town of about 350,000 some 60 miles (100km) southwest of Vancouver. Best known for its lush gardens and ornate architecture, the city ... Read more
Whistler Tours from Vancouver
Written by Viator, August 2010
Little over 40 years since the small logging town of Whistler started operating as a winter sports center it has become one of the most popular ski resorts in North America, crowned by its selection ... Read more
Vancouver Suggested Itineraries
Written by Viator, August 2010
There aren't too many cities in the world that offer Vancouver's combination of big-city lifestyle and outdoor fun in such cheek-by-jowl proximity. Ski in the morning, sail in the afternoon, and ... Read more
Vancouver Outdoors
Written by David W , United Kingdom, January 2012
You’d have to be of a particularly warped disposition – perhaps with a phobia of grass or a deep-rooted hatred of trees – to dislike Stanley Park . In many ways, it sums up everything that ... Read more
Holiday Events at Whistler
Written by Natalie Grant , USA, December 2012
If you’re in Vancouver this holiday season, take a few days to get out of the city and see some of the best scenery in British Columbia by spending some time in Whistler—Canada’s famous getaway for ... Read more
What to Do with One Day in Vancouver
Written by Natalie Grant , USA, September 2012
Like any major city, Vancouver cannot be ‘seen’ in a day, or even a week. But if you find yourself in the city and you have a day to spare—one day only—here are some ideas for how to make the ... Read more
Reifel Bird Sanctuary
Written by Natalie Grant , USA, September 2012
The George C. Reifel Migratory Bird Sanctuary is a one-hour drive from Vancouver , in the Fraser River estuary on Westham Island. The 740-acre protected area is one of the best bird-watching ... Read more
Cherry Blossom Festival
Written by Natalie Grant , USA, March 2012
It's more than just the trees, of course. The famous Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival is a union of different art-forms and perspectives, and consequently it is a fantastic time to be in town.... ... Read more
The Urban Hideaway
Written by Natalie Grant , USA, February 2012
Guesthouses sometimes seem to hold a zero-sum battle between location and atmosphere. Staying in the heart of any city is going to be more convenient – a shorter journey home at night, more people ... Read more
Vancouver: Dine on Cloud 9
Written by Natalie Grant , USA, February 2012
Revolving, with a 360-degree view? Check. Windows twenty feet high? Check. Yummy? Double-check. The Cloud 9 Revolving Restaurant & Lounge sits on the 42nd floor of one of the tallest hotels in ... Read more
Vancouver: It’s Anthropological
Written by Natalie Grant , USA, January 2012
The University of British Columbia campus in Vancouver is home to, among other things, one of the most famous museums in Canada – a museum that just doubled in size in 2008 and has more ... Read more
The Future of Flight Aviation Center and Boeing Factory Tour in Vancouver
Written by Natalie Grant , USA, November 2011
Step inside the world’s largest building and take a tour of the planes of the future! The Future of Flight Aviation Center and Boeing Factory Tour is in Snohomish County, only two hours away from ... Read more
Vancouver’s Classical Chinese Garden
Written by Natalie Grant , USA, November 2011
In China 's Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), elite scholars would spend most of the day in their intricately designed gardens, using these spaces for both work and contemplation. The philosophy behind ... Read more
