Quick Facts
Setting: Urban
Population (core): 3.4M
Population (metro): 6.7M
Best time to visit: Year-round
Top Sights
Canada Place
Built to look like a ship, this iconic complex houses a convention centre, hotel & ferry terminal.
FREE
Vancouver Symphony Orchestra
Elegant 1927 theatre that's home to the Vancouver Symphony, plus classical & choral performances.
FREE
Vancouver Lookout
Sightseers ascend this tower in a glass elevator to an observation deck with 360° views of the city.
C$19.95
/ Adult
Vancouver Art Gallery
Gallery known for its touring exhibits, work by local artists (like Emily Carr) & photo collection.
C$35.0
/ Adult
Christ Church Cathedral
Built in 1894, this gothic revival church features a 100-ft. stained glass & steel bell spire.
FREE
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Robson Square
Ice-skating, street-dancing & landscape architecture in a pedestrian hub amid office towers.
FREE
Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art
Space that exhibits sculptures, carvings & more by Bill Reid & other Northwest Coast artists.
C$13.0
/ Adult
Jack Poole Plaza
FREE
Library Square
Lively hangout with local craft brews & gourmet bar food turns clubby after dark when music plays.
FREE
Marine Building
Skyscraper, opened in 1930, known for its art deco–inspired architecture & its ornate lobby.
FREE
Vancouver Opera
FREE
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