Local Attractions

Metro Vancouver has plenty to see and explore! Whether you are exploring Downtown, the North Shore, or extending your range to Burnaby and Richmond, there is something worth discovering everywhere.

The City of Vancouver

Interesting sights to see nearby the Bed and Breakfast! These are all conveniently located within the city and shouldn’t take more than hour by public transport. Have you really truly been to Vancouver if you haven’t experienced at least one of these attractions?

Vancouver Aquarium

Located within Stanley Park, see splashing sea lions, come face-to-face with a clever octopus and watch adorable sea otters play as you explore over 120 incredible exhibits spanning from the Tropics to the Arctic. The Vancouver Aquarium is located minutes from Downtown and is open 365 days a year.

Stanley Park Horse Drawn Tours

Step aboard one of our old-fashioned horse-drawn vehicles and meander in comfort through the natural beauty of Stanley Park, Vancouver’s thousand acre wonderland.

City Cycle Tours & Rentals

City Cycle Tour’s philosophy is to take our new friends to experience the sights, sounds, and smells of the city, with tours led by story-teller guides to increase opportunity for learning and local insight.

Harbour Cruises

Located on Denman Street next to Stanley Park, experience Vancouver’s best sightseeing, dining, and special event cruises. Enjoy unparalleled panoramic views of the city skyline, the surrounding Coastal Mountain range and many of the area’s most famous landmarks.

Roedde House Museum

Located on Barclay Street in Downtown Vancouver, step back in time and see what life was like for the Roedde family in Vancouver over 100 years ago. Built in 1893, this late Victoria home in the West End has been faithfully restored to reflect the day-today life of the Roeddes, a middle-class, immigrant family at the turn of the twentieth century.

Vancouver Art Gallery

Located on Hornby Street in Downtown Vancouver, immerse yourself in groundbreaking contemporary exhibitions at the Vancouver Art Gallery. The Gallery’s programs also explore the impacts of images in the larger sphere of visual culture, design and architecture.

Fans of Vancouver Tours

Do you enjoy going to the movies or watching TV shows? Vancouver has productions filming all over the city on a regular basis. Explore the magic of our shapeshifting city in the tour of “Hollywood North.” Book a tour and feel like your favourite movie or TV show.

Science World

Located right by the Main Street-Science World skytrain station on Quebec Street, discover how much fun science can be. Get hands on with interactive displays and be entertained by amazing live shows at the Centre Stage.

Chinatown Storytelling Centre

Located in the heart of Chinatown on East Pender Street, explore the vibrant history of Vancouver’s Chinatown through interactive exhibits filled with stories from the people who lived, worked, and played there. Artifacts, photos, and recordings from the 1880s to present day create an immersive self-guided storytelling experience for the whole family.

The Chinese Canadian Museum

Located in the oldest brick building in Vancouver Chinatown, the Chinese Canadian Museum opened in July 2023. Explore the captivating exhibitions over 3 floors and be inspired by the Chinese Canadian experience.

Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden

Located in a quiet corner on Carrall Street, this Ming Dynasty-style garden-home is the first among its kind to have been built outside of China. There are two halves designed as one: a park containing mostly plant material and the Garden serving as the architectural heart of the scholar’s home, where visitors can explore and appreciate the details of classical Chinese garden design and lifestyle.

Vancouver Lookout

Take a glass elevator up 168 meters (553 feet) to enjoy a 360° view that includes Stanley Park, historic Gastown, the Northshore mountains, and the vibrant downtown core. Vancouver Lookout has been an iconic element of the city’s skyline since 1977.

Vancouver Police Museum and Archives

Located in the heart of Old Vancouver on East Cordova Street, the museum is in the heritage building that once housed the Coroner’s Court, Morgue, and Autopsy Facility. The exhibits tell stories of true crime, justice, and policing in the City’s history.

FlyOver Canada

Located right by Canada Place, FlyOver Canada utilizes state of the art technology to give you the feeling of flight. You will hang suspended before a 20-meter spherical screen while our film whisks you away on an 8 minute journey across Canada.

Bard on the Beach

Bard on the Beach is Western Canada’s largest not-for-profit, professional Shakespeare Festival. Presented in Vancouver’s Sen̓ákw/Vanier Park against a spectacular backdrop of mountains, sea and sky, the Festival offers Shakespeare plays, related dramas and special events in two modern performance tents from June through September.

The Cultch

Voted 2024’s Best Theatre Company in Vancouver, the Cultch is Vancouver’s most diverse and innovative arts and cultural hub. As a presenting theatre, we curate unique, intimate, and diverse performances from Vancouver, Canada, and across the globe — offering dynamic contemporary programming in theatre, dance, music, circus, and visual arts.

Canada Place

Located at the Port of Vancouver, enjoy the iconic white sails while taking in the beautiful views of our thriving port city. Walk along the Canadian Trail and experience Voyage Canada with quirky stories from across Canada.

Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours

Located within the city, peek beneath Vancouver’s sparkling surface to uncover a hidden history of dark crime, outrageous intrigue, and filthy scandal. Roam the city with our expert guides in these one-of-a-kind walking tours, and hear the scintillating stories of Vancouver’s secret past.

Vancouver Mysteries

Located in Downtown Vancouver, immerse yourself and your friends in a real-life adventure. Use the game kit to decipher puzzles, collect clues, and work as a team to solve the mystery as your story unfolds on the streets of downtown Vancouver.

Museum of Vancouver

Located in central Downtown Vancouver on Chestnut Street, gain a deeper understanding of our city through stories, objects, and shared experiences. Take stroll through the Vancouver History Galleries or check out our current features exhibitions.

H. R. MacMillan Space Centre

Located within Vanier Park on Chestnut Street, it consists of the Planetarium Theatre, an exhibit gallery and a demonstration theatre. The Space Centre is a community resource centre that aims to provide learning opportunities about the wonders of space for everyone.

Vancouver Maritime Museum

Located on Ogden Ave in Vanier Park, travel back in time aboard the RCMP St. Roch and discover some of the world’s greatest maritime treasures, visit our latest art exhibition, explore our newly renovated children’s gallery, or brush up on your knowledge of shipwrecks, explorers, and pirates.

Museum of Anthropology

Located at UBC on Marine Drive, explore traditional and contemporary art from Northwest Coast First Nations and other cultures across the world. Visit our latest feature collections as well as the permanent collections of almost 50,000 objects from around the world.

UBC Botanical Garden, Greenheart Treewalk & Nitobe Memorial Garden

UBC Botanical Garden offers access to acres of spectacular gardens and the Greenheart Treewalk, all nestled along the BC coastline. A short distance away is the tranquil Japanese Nitobe Memorial Garden.

Beaty Biodiversity Museum

Vancouver’s natural history museum offering over 500 exhibits and 2 million specimens, plus Canada’s largest blue whale skeleton.

VanDusen Botanical Garden

Come explore VanDusen’s inspiring 55-acre outdoor oasis with over 7,500 plant species and varieties. Spot and photograph local wildlife, enjoy the hedge maze, and relax in a serene setting located in the heart of Vancouver.

Bloedel Conservatory

Experience Bloedel Conservatory, a fun, family-friendly indoor attraction located at the peak of Vancouver in Queen Elizabeth Park. Discover exotic birds, koi, and over 500 kinds of tropical plants inside the dome

Rogers Arena Tours

Get a behind-the-scenes look at one of the premier sports and entertainment facilities in North America with a Rogers Arena tour. Explore the house of the NHL’s Vancouver Canucks. See first-hand where we’ve staged world-class entertainment and sports for over 25 years and welcomed over 25 million fans from across the globe.

BC Sports Hall of Fame

BC Sports Hall of Fame celebrates extraordinary achievement in BC sport history and inspires future generations to make their dreams come true. We welcome everyone to celebrate and discover some of Canada’s most talented athletes, through interactive imagery and artifacts!

Vancouver Foodie Tours

Founded in 2010 by Michelle Ng, Vancouver Foodie Tours shows people how to experience the best of Vancouver through food and community. It celebrates the makers in this city and give back to our neighbourhoods. In addition to connection, they fulfill that universal hunger to know more.

Old Hastings Mill Store Museum

Vancouver’s oldest building (c.1868) once served as the general supply store for Hastings Sawmill on the south shore of Burrard Inlet.

Vancouver Symphony Orchestra

Led by Music Director Otto Tausk since 2018, the VSO performs more than 150 concerts each year. Founded in 1919, the Grammy and Juno-award winning Vancouver Symphony Orchestra is the third largest orchestra in Canada, the largest arts organization in Western Canada, and one of the few orchestras in the world to have its own music school.

Vancouver Opera

Vancouver Opera is the second largest opera company in Canada. Founded in 1958 by a group of visionary community leaders, they believed in the essential value of the performing arts to the life of a great city and who recognized the power of opera to connect people to the universal human drama.

Burnaby, New West, North Van & Richmond

Worthwhile adventures to undertake just beyond the borders of Vancouver! These attractions take you to the other cities of Metro Vancouver and provide some brilliant opportunities to make some unique memories.

Gray Line Westcoast Sightseeing

Gray Line Westcoast Sightseeing started in 1984 as a family business that conducted guided mini-bus tours. Today, we are proud to be Vancouver’s only sightseeing company with Hop-On, Hop-Off guided tours, and charters.

Sea to Sky Air

Guided, unforgettable flights of British Columbia’s volcanic parks, deep fjords, glacial peaks, & Pacific west coast. We’ve been guiding scenic flights and seaplane tours safely in the Sea To Sky Corridor since 2003.

Landsea Tours

A host of fun & informative tours of Canada’s West Coast since 1985. Choose from an array of half day trips or full day trips to the top destinations in Vancouver, Whistler, and Victoria approved by our past guests. If you are looking for a private option for your group or family, or transportation from A to B—we’ve got you covered.

Richmond Museum

A place to explore, a place to reflect, and a place to discover the many stories of Richmond. The Richmond Museum is operated collaboratively by the Richmond Museum Society and City of Richmond. The Museum’s vision is to make the history of Richmond relevant, engaging and accessible.

Richmond Art Gallery

Host to contemporary art exhibitions by BC, national and international artists, as well as a variety of free art programs and tours for all ages and interests. Established in 1980, RAG is a municipal art gallery that aims to connect, empower, and provoke conversation.

Richmond Olympic Experience

Celebrate the power of sport and the legacy of the 2010 Winter Olympic Games at the Richmond Olympic Experience. Relive the excitement of Vancouver 2010, ride our interactive sport simulators, and check out the latest Olympic torches from Tokyo 2020 and Beijing 2022.

Gulf of Gerogia Cannery National Historic Site

Explore Canada’s West Coast fishing history at this Parks Canada national historic site, inside what was once the largest salmon cannery in Steveston.

Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site

Explore a collection of heritage buildings representing the life and work in the fish camps, canneries, and shipyards of Steveston. Learn about the diverse backgrounds of the people who shaped this unique community.

Steveston Tram

Visit the museum at the gateway to Steveston Village to explore the beautifully restored Tram Car 1220 and experience the beginnings of Richmond’s transportation history. Learn about the workings of the tram car, who rode the Interurban rail system, and how it affected the Steveston fishing, farming and canning community, with our newly opened permanent exhibit.

Steveston Museum and Post Office

Located in the heart of Steveston Village, the Steveston Museum and Post Office is home to exhibits about the historic fishing community and the Japanese Canadian history pre and post internment during the Second World War. There is also a working Canada Post office onsite.

Lulu Island Winery

A one-of-a-kind experience in Richmond that brings the indulgence and warmth of wine country much closer to the city. With a lush 10-acre vineyard on site, stunning grapevine tunnel, and state-of-the-art production facility, we relish the opportunity to be a refuge for the community.

Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre

A renowned nature museum, attracts both residents and tourists with its informative and interactive displays. We boast exceptional environmental education initiatives catering to all age groups, captivating interactive displays, enjoyable and affordable programs, and a well stocked gift shop featuring local products.

Maplewood Farm

Maplewood Farm offers the unique experience to see and interact with domestic farm animals inside the city limits.

Museum of North Vancouver

MONOVA transforms the way visitors experience North Vancouver’s stories. Find yourself drawn into landscapes you knew nothing about, meeting people from different eras, and contemplating what it all means for our future.

The Polygon Gallery

Located on Vancouver’s North Shore waterfront, The Polygon Gallery is one of Canada’s most internationally acclaimed photography and media galleries.

Capilano Suspension Bridge Park

Appreciate nature from three breathtaking perspectives–the world famous Capilano Suspension Bridge, the seven bridges of Treetops Adventure, and Cliffwalk, a thrilling cliffside journey high above Capilano River.

Grouse Mountain

Take the Skyride to The Peak of Vancouver for stunning views and mountain top experiences year-round. A truly rewarding and memorable experience. Consider challenging the 2.5-kilometre Grouse Grind trail up the face of the mountain for a rugged workout.

Britannia Mine Museum

Discover the Underground, pan for real gold, and experience the award-winning BOOM! show. The Museum was established to preserve the material and social history of mining in British Columbia and to educate the public about mining.

Sea to Sky Gondola

Enjoy a 10-minutegondola ride 885 metres above sea level to our Summit Lodge. From there, visit a viewing platform for sweeping views of the Howe Sound Fjord and Coastal Mountains, cross the 100 metre long suspension bridge, or go for a walk or hike along our many trails.

Railway Museum of British Columbia

Come ride with us on our BC-21 Budd Rail Diesel Car, Track Speeder and Mini-Rail. Here at the Museum, you can see, hear, touch and experience the actual trains, locomotives and equipment that are part of British Columbia’s railway history and heritage. This is railway equipment that helped build BC and Canada.

PNE Fair

No single location in Vancouver captures the spirit and history of this city, its people and its many achievements as the Pacific National Exhibition. For the past ten decades the Pacific National Exhibition has showcased the best of Vancouver to the rest of Canada and the world.

Playland

Since 1910, millions of guests have enjoyed shows, exhibits, sporting events, amusement rides, concerts, cultural activities and, of course, the annual summer Fair at the PNE.

Burnaby Village Museum

Spread across 10-acres in Deer Lake Park, Burnaby Village Museum is where history comes to life. It is an immersive, ten-acre village that welcomes those from every walk of life. It’s a free attraction in the middle of the City of Burnaby and offers changing and varied activities for all.

Burnaby Art Gallery

The only public art museum in Canada dedicated to collecting works of art on paper, the gallery endeavours to represent a variety of techniques and practices from artists of diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Surrey, Coquitlam and beyond

Are these neighbourhoods actually part of the City of Vancouver? Perhaps not. Are they absolutely worth a visit? Most definitely. Especially if you have a car and time to spare whilst here in Beautiful British Columbia.

Audain Art Museum

The Audain Art Museum is a transformative experience for appreciating the art of British Columbia. Unique and evolving exhibitions from Canada and around the world distinguish what we do.

Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre in Whistler

Whether you’re exploring the Great Hall, enjoying bannock at Thunderbird Café, shopping authentic art and keepsakes at the Gallery & Gift Shop, or attending a workshop or event, the SLCC invites you to see Whistler through an Indigenous lens. Our Cultural Ambassadors share their knowledge daily through hourly tours, songs, and stories — making your visit unforgettable, educational, and deeply meaningful.

Anvil Centre

Designed to accommodate a wide variety of events, community programs, workshops, and cultural experiences, Anvil Centre is a fusion of ideas, energies and cultures.

Irving House Museum

Still standing on its original site, Irving House is the oldest intact house in the Lower Mainland.
Irving House demonstrates mixed Gothic features that were popular in the mid-1800s.

salishan Place by the River

salishan Place by the River is the Township of Langley’s new arts, culture and heritage facility being developed in Fort Langley in partnership with the q̓ic̓əy̓ (Katzie), q̓ʷɑ:n̓ƛ̓ən̓ (Kwantlen), Máthxwi (Matsqui) and Se’mya’me’ (Semiahmoo) First Nations, and other community organizations.

Museum of Surrey

Explore exhibits throughout the year that focus on the people of Surrey, community partners, current affairs and fun, interactive learning. Exhibitions and programs always relate to the residents of Surrey with subject matter that includes Indigenous learning, immigration, Surrey’s diverse communities, and sustainability.

Surrey Nature Centre

Nestled beside Green Timbers Urban Forest, the Surrey Nature Centre is a place for kids and adults to explore nature in Surrey. To add to your fun, pick up an activity backpack or fishing rod from the front desk.

Historic Stewart Farm

Welcome to your local heritage site—a gem nestled on Crescent Road along the Nicomekl River—where history comes alive, telling the story of a hardworking Surrey family in the early 1900s.

Fort Langley National Historic Site of Canada

Strategically located on the banks of the Fraser River, the palisades of Fort Langley stand tall. Discover the rich and varied history of this Hudson’s Bay Company fur trading post as you explore the rough-hewn timber buildings that recreate life in the 1800s.

Canadian Museum of Flight

Bringing British Columbia’s aviation past into the future: The Canadian Museum of Flight is a unique and dynamic venue that offers something for everyone—whether you’re looking for educational experiences, recreational exploration, or special event hosting.

Maple Ridge Museum & Community Archives

The museum cares for a large historical and archaeological collection and has a busy schedule of taking temporary displays out into the community as part of numerous community events. Situated in Jim Hadgkiss Park overlooking the Fraser River, the museum collects, preserves and shares the material culture and stories of historic Maple Ridge.

The Reach Gallery Museum

The Reach Gallery Museum is the cultural heart of the Fraser Valley. We present a year-round schedule of lively exhibitions and programs. There is always something wonderful to experience at The Reach!

BC Hydro - Powerhouse at Stave Falls

Take a walk through a 100-year-old powerhouse and enjoy the historical displays, electricity demonstrations and many interactive exhibits. This former generating facility is also a National Historic Site of Canada filled with archival photos, artifacts and the original mechanical and electrical components which helped power the province.

Agassiz-Harrison Museum & Visitor Centre

Located in one of Canada’s oldest wood built Canadian Pacific Railway stations established in 1893, the Agassiz-Harrison Museum & Visitor Centre is situated in the heart of beautiful downtown Agassiz, a small, friendly agricultural community nestled under the watchful eye of magnificent Mt. Cheam.

Kilby Historic Site

Nestled in a little-known corner of the Fraser Valley, the Kilby Historic Site stands as the only reminder of the once thriving community of Harrison Mills, BC. Located a short distance from Mission, Chilliwack, and Harrison Hot Springs, take the scenic route today to experience the past as never before!

Yale Historic Site

Discover the rich history of Yale, a town that built British Columbia, from the Gold Rush era of the 1850s to the town of the 1920s.

Hell’s Gate Airtram

Board the Hell’s Gate Airtram and ride in comfort as it smoothly crosses Fraser Canyon immediately above Hells Gate

VIA Rail Canada

Explore the iconic rail cars of VIA Rail’s legendary Canadian. You will embark on a guided tour showcasing the dome, sleeper, diner, and economy class cars.

Rocky Mountaineer

Rocky Mountaineer offers luxury train journeys through Western Canada and the American Southwest. Our world-renowned train travels by daylight and is the best way to experience some of the most spectacular scenery North America has to offer.