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  • Places of Interests, Attractions and Things to do

    Prospect Point
    Stanley Park
    The highest point of Stanley Park, this area is under the Lions Gate Bridge. Be sure to take you camera to capture the gorgeous view of the North Shore Mountains and Burrard Inlet. I talso has a Gift shop, a restaurant and coffee shop.

    Capilano Suspension Bridge
    Phone: 604-985-7475
    Just 10 minutes from downtown, this suspension bridge hangs more than 200 feet above the beautiful Capilano River.

    BC Sports Hall of Fame & Museum
    777 Pacific Blvd S., Gate A
    Phone: 604-687-5520
    Open Daily 10 -5
    $6.00 per person
    Inside this complex one can test their own sprinting, rowing, climbing and throwing abilities in the high-tech participation gallery. The museum features British Columbia's celebrated athletes.

    Chinatown
    Downtown Eastside, Vancouver
    Largest in Canada, and third largest on the continent, Vancouver's Chinatown is a brilliantly colored, exotic adventure in dining, shopping and sightseeing.

    Lighthouse Park
    Located in West Vancouver near Horseshoe Bay, this park has 75 hectares of virgin temperate rain forest to hike through. It also has some of the largest Douglas Firs in the area. Marine Drive at Beacon Lane

    Musuem of Anthropology
    6393 NW Marine Drive
    Phone: 604-822-3825
    Featuring Indian artifacts from the original inhabitants of the area, a traditional longhouse and mortuary chamber.

    Robson Street
    Downtown Vancouver
    Funky boutiques, high-end retail shops, unique artistic goods and hip cafes draw many visitors to this "hot spot."

    Vancouver Art Gallery
    750 Hornby Street
    Phone: 604-682-4700
    Four centuries of Canadian art are featured here along with contemporary exhibitions of painting, sculpture, graphic arts, photography and video.

    Vancouver Aquarium Marine Science Centre
    Stanley Park, Downtown
    Phone: 604-659-3474
    Open July - Sept 4: 9:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
    Sept 5 - June: 10:00 a.m - 5:30 p.m.
    $12.00 per person
    Huge tanks populated with Orca and Beluga whales and sea otters have large windows for underwater viewing. Learn about the West Coast aquatic world, explore a tropical Amazon and enjoy daily feeding shows.

    9 Oclock Gun
    Phone: 604-257-8400
    While in Stanley Park, be sure to check out the 9 Oclock gun. Cast in England in 1816, this cannon fires at 9PM each night at Brockton Point. The gun was used in the 1800's to remind the ships of their fishing time limits. You'll also enjoy the view of downtown and the North Shore Mountains.

    Vancouver Maritime Museum
    The famous St. Roch RCMP boat is moored inside. Also a collection of boats from around the world can be viewed behind the museum at Heritage Harbour. Vanier Park 1905 Ogden Avenue Phone: 604-257-8300 www.vmm.bc.ca Open Mid May - Aug: Daily 10 - 5 Sept - Mid May: Tues - Sat 10 - 5, Sun 12 - 5 $6.00 per person

    Vancouver Museum
    1100 Chestnut Street Phone: 604-736-4431 Open July - Aug: Daily 10-5 Sept - June: Tues - Sun 10 - 5 $8.00 per personLocated on the beautiful waterfront of Vanier Park, this museum features life size replica of a trading post, Victorian Park and an 1897 Canadian Pacific Railway passenger car. There are many unique exhibitions and programs for the entire family to enjoy.

    Grouse Mountain
    6400 Nancy Green Way, North Vancouver
    Phone: 604-984-0661
    Skytram departs every 15 minutes, 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. every day.
    The peak of Vancouver, Grouse Mountain is fun for everyone all year long. In the winter you can take the family skiing, snowboarding or ice-skating. During the summer the mountain remains open for continued sports activities such as biking and hiking. Ride the Skytram 3700 feet to the top of the mountain and enjoy the spectacular panoramic views of the city, sea and mountains.

    Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre
    Phone: 604-981-3103
    Inside this 600 acre park are 100 year old Douglas firs, a rainforest, Twin Falls, a 30 foot crystal clear rock pool and a suspension bridge hanging 20 stories over the Canyon.

    H.R. MacMillan Space Center
    Phone: 604-738-7827
    Always dreamed of being an astronaut? Get your chance at the virtual reality Cyberwalk and kinetic space-ride simulator. See the galaxy at the Star Theatre or catch a laser/rock concert.

    Granville Island
    1318 Cartwright Street
    Phone: 604-666-5784
    Open late May till early SeptemberFarmer's market with fresh food and fish, street musicians and unique shops.

    Capilano Salmon Hatchery
    Phone: 604-666-1790
    Owned by the Federal Government this hatchery allows visitors to view the life cycle of the Pacific salmon.

    Royal Hudson Steam Train/MV Britannia Boat Trip
    Call Harbour Cruises
    Phone: 604-688-7246
    Steam engine train ride to Squamish and return trip of the on the MV Britannia. This trip takes you through some breathtaking scenery.

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