Sightseeing
Canada Place Complex
This architectural landmark on Vancouver's waterfront houses the World Trade Centre, Vancouver's Convention and Exhibition Center, the Cruise Ship Terminal and the CN IMAX Theatre.
Canadian Craft Museum
Showcases Canadian and international crafts, both contemporary and historical. The museum's changing exhibits are devoted to Canada's crafts made from clay, wood, glass and fiber.
Capilano Suspension Bridge
Visitors are invited to experience a toe-tingling trip 25 stories above the Capilano Canyon on the longest suspended footbridge in the world. The nature park also offers a large selection of colorful Totem Poles and Native Indian carvers continue this centuries-old tradition on a daily basis for visitors to watch.
Cleveland Dam
This dam provides the city of Vancouver with a lot of its fresh drinking water.
- Located only seven miles from downtown.
Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Gardens
Vancouver's living treasure. See how 52 master craftsmen utilized treasured natural materials to create this unique expression of Chinese culture. This garden is the first of its kind on the North American continent.
Gastown
The birthplace of Vancouver, Gastown is the oldest part of the city and is still lined with cobblestone streets and features an authentic steam clock, shopping and restaurants.
Granville Island
Granville Island contains an array of theatres, artists studios, craft shops and a large public market. The Island also boasts many restaurants, marinas and its own brewery.
Grouse Mountain
Located 30 minutes from downtown Vancouver, this year round destination offers a skyride tram which, on a clear day, looks back onto the extraordinary beauty of Vancouver. Enjoy downhill skiing, snowshoeing and sleigh rides in the winter or join an interpretive hike, a lumberjack competition, or try paragliding in the summer.
Museum of Anthropology
This unique collection is found in an architecturally stunning building. With special recognition given to the achievements of the northwest coast Indians, the museum features a spectacular collection of authentic west coast Totem poles and work by renowned Haida artist Bill Reid. The museum also showcases other artifacts from around the world.
- Located at the University of B.C.
Rocky Mountain Rail Tours
Experience the romance of rail travel aboard the exciting Rocky Mountaineer. This two day, all-daylight tour travels through more than 600 miles of wonderful scenery along the legendary rail routes of Western Canada.
- For fares or package information, please call 1 (800) 665-7245
Stanley Park
One of North America's largest urban parks, covering 1,000 acres, the park includes an aquarium, 22 miles of hiking and walking trails, plus cycling paths, tennis courts, Indian Totem poles and a scenic drive.
Vancouver Museum
A visit to the museum is an easy way to learn about Vancouver's past. Exhibits vividly depict the city's story from the time of explorations to the beginning of World War I.
Queen Elizabeth Park
Perched atop a hill, Queen Elizabeth Park offers panoramic views of the city of Vancouver. This park features examples of all the native trees found across Canada along with many exotic species, a beautiful sunken quarry garden and the Bloedel Floral Conservatory with its many climactic zones displaying a huge variety of plants and a superb selection of free-flying tropical birds.
Flight Arrival and Departure Information
The Fairmont Vancouver Airport, conveniently located within the US/International Terminal of Vancouver International Airport.
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Storyeum
Storyeum is a multi-media, multi-sensory, storytelling experience set in a unique underground theatre in Vancouver's historic Gastown. Enjoy the engrossing, spectacular history of British Columbia; compelling dramas, humor and action brought to life by powerful performers, spectacular sets and spellbinding 21st Century entertainment technology. Storyeum is fully wheelchair accessible.