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A city where you can ski in the morning and kayak in the afternoon. Vancouver sits between Pacific Ocean and Coast Mountains, offering world-class Asian food, Stanley Park, and easy access to Whistler and Vancouver Island.
Best Time to Visit
June to September
Daily Budget
$90-180/day
mid-range tier
Weather
Oceanic. Mild year-round. Rainy winters (5-10°C, November-March), warm dry summers (20-26°C). Mountains get snow while the city stays green.
Top Things to Do in Vancouver
- Stanley Park seawall — 10km loop around the park by bike or foot
- Granville Island — public market with food, art, and harbour views
- Grouse Grind — the "Nature's Stairmaster" hike up Grouse Mountain
- Capilano Suspension Bridge — 137m walk above the rainforest canopy
- Gastown — Victorian brick streets with steam clock and craft cocktail bars
Travel Tips
- 1.Dim sum in Richmond (20 min south) rivals Hong Kong — go on a weekend morning
- 2.Whistler is 90 minutes north — worth a day trip for hiking or skiing
- 3.The SkyTrain from the airport to downtown is cheap and fast