Vancouver Attractions ~

Vancouver is an exciting place filled with a world of attractions to keep you busy and entertained. There is no shortage of things to do in Vancouver including hiking, kayaking and biking or visit our local mountains for stunning views of the city and great local skiing.

2010 Olympics - Aquariums and Zoos - Art Galleries - Mountains - Museums - Visitor Attractions

2010 Olympics

Mark Your Calendars 'cause Here Comes the Olympics!!

Vancouver British Columbia is proud to announce that it will be the host of the upcoming Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics. Experience sport at its finest as the world's top athletes come to Vancouver from February 12 - 28, 2010 to compete in the Winter Olympics. Visit the official website for schedules, tickets, and more: Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics

Aquariums and Zoos

Vancouver Aquarium

Come to the Vancouver Aquarium for a splashy good time. The Vancouver Aquarium is home to thousands of animals, including polar bears, penguins, otters, belugas and all types of fish species. Call the Info Line: (604) 659-3474 for rates and hours of admission or visit the official website: Vancouver Aquarium

Art Galleries

Vancouver Art Gallery

The Vancouver Art Gallery stands in the centre of a city recognized as a nurturing ground for artistic talent. Through cutting-edge exhibitions, we feature the work of leaders in the field of contemporary art and Vancouver's internationally renowned artists, serving as a portal for their remarkable achievements while furthering British Columbia's artistic legacy. The Vancouver Art Gallery also houses the magnificent works of significant historical artists, including the most extensive collection of the work of Canada's beloved Emily Carr. Our permanent holdings number nearly 10,000 artworks, making the Gallery among the most valuable collections in Canada. For hours of admission and rates please visit the official website: Vancouver Art Gallery

Mountains

Grouse Mountain

We don’t know of any other mountain resort that is located this close to a major metropolitan centre. A world apart, fifteen minutes away. Visit the official website for more information: Grouse Mountain

Cypress Mountain

Cypress is only 30 minutes from downtown Vancouver and is proud to continue to provide our skiers, riders and sliders with the most vertical drop, most terrain, most lifts and best snow conditions on the highest skiing and riding peak of Vancouver's Legendary North Shore Mountains. With the best Winter Skiing & Riding in Vancouver, Canada's most popular Cross Country Skiing Area, a huge Snowtubing Park and our unique Snowshoeing Tours, Cypress truly offers something for everyone! Visit the official website for more information: Cypress Mountain

Mount Seymour

Come spend time on Mt Seymour and immerse yourself in magnificent snow capped mountains and breathtaking views of Vancouver, the Islands, and the Valley. We invite you to visit Mt Seymour and spend a day or season with your friends and family carving some turns, ripping some powder, catching some air, or hiking a pristine snowy trail, and start your own snow filled adventure. For more information visit the official webiste: Mount Seymour

Museums

Museum of Anthropology

The Museum of Anthropology houses some 35,000 ethnographic objects, as well as 535,000 archaeological objects under the care of UBC's Laboratory of Archaeology. The ethnographic materials derive from many parts of the world, including the South Pacific, Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Americas. For visiting hours and admission rates visit the official website: Museum of Anthropology

Vancouver Museum

As Canada's largest civic museum moves into its second century, the Vancouver Museum continues to explore the human and natural history of the Vancouver region, the Pacific Northwest Coast and Pacific Rim with exciting, ever-changing new exhibitions. The Vancouver Museum continues to celebrate the rich legacy and heritage of our diverse multicultural society through varied programs. For admissions and hours of operation please visit the official website: Vancouver Museum

Visitor Attractions

Capillano Suspension Bridge

Your pulse quickens as you step onto the swaying planks of Vancouver's first visitor attraction. Breathe in the cedar-scented rainforest air as you make your way across Vancouver's famous landmark. Only minutes away from downtown Vancouver, Capilano Suspension Bridge takes you to the natural splendor of rainforest trails through magnificent evergreens and the unique perspective of Treetops Adventure, a walk high in the trees. Visit the official website for admission rates, tours and hours of operation: Capillano Suspension Bridge

Granville Island

Granville Island is home to the Granville Island Public Market that is the most eclectic collection of local gourmet foods, artists, coffee shops, west coast clothing and so much more. Granville Island is also home to the world famous Emily Carr University of Art + Design. For more information about Granville Island, please visit their official website: Granville Island