How to Visit Vancouver

Transcript Vancouver is a great city for nature lovers, from the abundance of parks to the use of local ingredients in restaurants. And one of the best places to commune with nature is the North Shore, where you’ll find mountains and forests only a short distance from downtown Vancouver. If you visit during the winter, …

Transcript Just a few blocks away from the bustle of downtown Vancouver is Stanley Park–a thousand acres of greenery almost completely surrounded by the Pacific Ocean. Stanley Park is essential to Vancouver, and it would be a mistake not to visit. You could just take a walk or a bike ride, but there’s a lot …

Transcript Granville Island is actually a peninsula, not an island, but it feels like a world apart from Vancouver. It’s not what you’d call quiet, but the atmosphere is different from the rest of the city, with artists and craftspeople thriving in this unique enclave. The island’s biggest attraction is the Granville Island Public Market, …

Transcript Vancouver is a foodie’s dream city, with tons of restaurants covering a variety of cuisines prepared by skilled chefs. For the best in regional haute cuisine, go to West, where local ingredients are used in new interpretations of classic dishes. Raincity Grill also focuses on eating locally–try the “100 Mile” tasting menu which, as …

Transcript Compared to many other cities, Vancouver isn’t too difficult to drive in, but a car really isn’t necessary anyway. Many locals rely on the public transportation, which is cheap, dependable, and covers just about anywhere in the city you’d want to go. It’s easy to use, so there’s no reason you can’t rely on …

Transcript Vancouver is a rainy city, especially in the winter, but overall it has some of the nicest weather in Canada. In the winter, it rarely freezes, there’s little snow, and the hotel rates are at their lowest, so it’s a great time to visit if you enjoy winter sports. But if you also want …

Transcript Vancouver’s museums aren’t just attractions, they also offer insight into the history and culture of British Columbia. Start by learning about the city’s history in the Museum of Vancouver, which features everything from 1950s neon signs to Northwest Coast First Nation artifacts. Even better is the The Museum of Anthropology at the University of …

Transcript Vancouver is a city for people who like to be out and about, whether for relaxation, shopping, or exercise. In the summer, Kitsilano Beach is where Vancouverites go to unwind. It’s a little too cold for serious swimming, but the heated saltwater Kitsilano Pool makes up for that. For shopping, Robson Street is where …

Transcript Vancouver is considered one of the world’s best cities to live in, and exploring the different neighborhoods makes it easy to see why. Start in downtown, where you’ll find the Vancouver Art Gallery and the Bill Reid museum, as well as the best high-end shopping in the city. Just east of the downtown is …