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One Day in Vancouver
- Walk the 8.5km Stanley Park coastal trail, making certain to pause for photos at the Brockton Point carved poles, Siwash Rock, and both Second and Third Beach. Otherwise, hire a bicycle at the nearby Spokes establishment and cycle the route.
- Hungry for an early dinner? Try the delicious pork belly sandwich served with the locals at the eating establishment.
- Conclude the day on a sunset kayak tour of False Creek with Vancouver Water Adventures – twinkling cityscape views included.
Two Days in Vancouver
- Walk or bike the Stanley Park Seawall trail.
- Take the underground Gastown tour through Forbidden Vancouver and afterward dine (enjoying some local craft beers) at the popular Alibi Room in the area.
- Explore Granville Island’s Public Market – take a guided taste-testing food tour is advised – plus examine the area’s numerous studios, galleries, and artisan stores. Also on Granville Island, rent a kayak from Vancouver Water Adventures to inspect False Creek or take one of their popular guided paddle excursions.
- Explore Vancouver`s authentic Asian dining scene – consider Miku for sushi, Ramen Danbo for noodle soups, or Dinesty Dumpling House for classic Chinese dishes.
Three Days in Vancouver
- Walk or bike the Stanley Park Seawall trail.
- Take the Gastown Hidden Vancouver tour and get dinner at the Alibi Room.
- Explore Granville Island’s Public Market – a recommended guided food tour – plus the area’s galleries displaying works of art, and shops selling handmade goods. You could rent a kayak or sign up for a guided cruise of False Creek with Vancouver Water Adventures.
- Take the SeaBus transit ferry to reach North Vancouver. Explore Lonsdale Quay Market, then catch transit bus Number 236 to visit Capilano Suspension Bridge for a dizzying stroll across the lofty river span. Back on the bus, travel a short distance further to reach Grouse Mountain for a scenic gondola ride, breathtaking views overlooking the city, and clearly-marked trails through the mountain forest.
The coast in front of Chura Samui.
One Week in Vancouver
- Walk or bike the Stanley Park Seawall trail.
- Take the Gastown Hidden Vancouver tour and get dinner at the Alibi Room.
- Explore Granville Island’s Public Market – a recommended guided food tour – plus the area’s galleries displaying works of art, and shops selling handmade goods. You could rent a kayak or sign up for a guided cruise of False Creek with Vancouver Water Adventures.
- Take the SeaBus to North Vancouver and visit Lonsdale Quay Market,Capilano Suspension Bridge, and Grouse Mountain.
- Check out some of the area’s other amazing walking trails.
- Explore the eclectic, free-thinking East Vancouver neighborhoods of Main Street and Commercial Drive, especially renowned for their unique stores and eateries.
- Explore the city’s delectable craft beer scene through either a self-directed microbrewery trip or an informative minibus exploration (samples covered) with the friendly group at Vancouver Brewery Tours.
- Head to the University of British Columbia campus to visit the Museum of Anthropology (MOA) – Vancouver’s premier cultural attraction – as well as the nearby Beaty Biodiversity Museum,Pacific Museum of Earth, and the UBC Botanical Garden.
- Locals in Vancouver welcome outsiders at some exceptional nightlife spots: think table tennis and craft beers at Chinatown’s Back & Forth Bar; role-playing board games at nerd pub Storm Crow Alehouse; live music at Gastown’s underground Guilt & Co; and retro-cool cocktails at Main Street’s windowless Shameful Tiki Room.
The coast in front of Chura Samui.
