After Your Tour

Organized by distance from Downtown Vancouver.*

Downtown

Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art (639 Hornby St) - Gallery space that exhibits sculptures, carvings and more by Bill Reid and other Northwest Coast artists.

Chinese Canadian Museum (51 E Pender St) - Opened on July 1, 2023 (Canada Day), this public museum honours Chinese Canadians' history, contributions, and heritage in Vancouver and beyond.

Roedde House Museum (1415 Barclay St) - A restored, late-Victorian home (1893) with tours depicting life at the turn of the 19th century.

Science World (1455 Quebec St)- Interactive science displays and films for kids from toddlers to early teens, inside a geodesic dome.

Vancouver Art Gallery (750 Hornby St) - Gallery known for its touring exhibits, work by local BC artists like Emily Carr and extensive photo collection.

Vancouver Aquarium (845 Avison Way) - Popular kid-friendly attraction showcases local and exotic aquatic life with a focus on conservation.

Vancouver Police Museum and Archives (240 E Cordova St) - Museum dedicated to law enforcement with around 20,000 artifacts in its collection.

Vanier Park

*Driving: ~10 minutes | Transit: ~22 minutes (recommended)

H.R. MacMillan Space Centre / Planetarium Vancouver (1100 Chestnut St) - Space-related games and hands-on exhibits, plus a planetarium and adjacent observatory.

Museum of Vancouver (1100 Chestnut St) - Museum focused on Vancouver's history, with a strong collection of First Nations art and artifacts.

Vancouver Maritime Museum (1905 Ogden Ave) - Charting the story of Pacific and Arctic waterways, with exhibits and an Arctic exploration ship.

North Vancouver

*Driving: ~21 minutes | Transit: ~27 minutes (recommend SeaBus from Waterfront Station)

Inuit Gallery of Vancouver (120 Carrie Cates Ct, North Vancouver) - Gallery displaying Canadian indigenous art from sculptures to graphics to jewellery.

MONOVA: Museum of North Vancouver (115 Esplanade W, North Vancouver) - Exhibits on indigenous cultures and early colonial life in North Vancouver.

Polygon Gallery (101 Carrie Cates Ct, North Vancouver) - Grounded in photography, The Polygon Gallery creates space to challenge how we see the world.

Oakridge (Vancouver South)

*Driving: ~22 minutes | Transit: ~25 minutes (recommended)

Jewish Museum and Archives of British Columbia (6184 Ash St) - Stories about the Jewish community and history in British Columbia.

University of British Columbia

*Driving: ~22 minutes | Transit: ~34 minutes + ~15 minutes walking

Beaty Biodiversity Museum (2212 Main Mall) - Natural history exhibits with over 2 million specimens, plus Canada's largest blue whale skeleton.

Museum of Anthropology (6393 NW Marine Dr) - Large Arthur Erickson–designed museum devoted to cultural artifacts from around the world.

Pacific Museum of Earth (6339 Stores Rd) - Paleontology, geography, meteorology and more! Curated by the University of British Columbia science faculties.

Stanley Park Trails - Most people think of the Seawall first when considering walking through Stanley Park but don't miss the web of trails snaking throughout the 1,001 acre forest.

Seawall - The world's longest uninterrupted waterfront path is great for walking, running, cycling, skating or rollerblading. Over 22 km long starting in Coal Harbour and going around Stanley Park, Downtown, Olympic Village, Granville Island, Vanier Park before finishing at Kitsilano Beach Park. Check the map below for places where you can rent a bike!

First Beach, Second Beach - Located along the Seawall on Stanley Park's west side, these are a great choice for sunsets. Second Beach also has a public freshwater pool.

English Bay Beach (Third Beach) - One of the most popular beaches in the city due to its proximity to downtown, food and a great angle for sunset.

Sunset Beach - The name says it all! Quieter than the other downtown beaches.

Vanier Park - City park located in the Kitsilano neighbourhood. Home to the Museum of Vancouver, HR MacMillan Space Centre, Vancouver Maritime Museum. Also the site of the ancestral Squamish settlement of Sen̓áḵw.

Kitsilano Beach - Perhaps the most popular beach in the city. Expect crowds!

Jericho Beach, Locarno Beach, Spanish Banks - Popular for volleyball, barbecues and leisurely strolls with amazing views of the north shore mountains.

Pacific Spirit Regional Park - A massive regional park (874 hectares / 2,160 acres) with over 75 km of walking and hiking trails. Almost 50 km of the trails are multi-use and available for cycling and horseback riding. This park is a  great introduction to the temperate rainforest.

Lynn Canyon Suspension Bridge - A free alternative to the Capilano Suspension Bridge park. While it's not as large or grand as the Capilano iteration, this bridge sits in the stunning Lynn Canyon Park, popular for its trails and natural pools in the summer.

Queen Elizabeth Park - 130 acre city park located on top of "Little Mountain" near Vancouver City Hall. Home to an Arboretum, Bloedel Floral Conservatory, Quarry Gardens and impressive views of Vancouver in almost all directions.

Burnaby Mountain Park - This park is a bit of a trek from Downtown Vancouver but if you're looking to capture some incredible views of the city with the ocean in the background then it's well worth the effort.

Yaletown - Originally a hub for industry and terminus for the Canadian Pacific Railway. Some remnants of that bygone era still linger in Yaletown but have mostly been replaced by large towers, beautiful parks and amazing food.

West End - The tight-nit community of the West End gives the feeling of a suburb in the city. Many streets on the west side of the Downtown peninsula are restricted to local traffic only to preserve its homey feel.

Commercial Drive (Grandview) - Famed for its diversity, strong community and dining variety, "The Drive" is a popular spot for locals.

Kitsilano - Originally Vancouver's "hippie" neighbourhood, Kitsilano is great for those who like to shop along West 4th Avenue and anyone who likes to sun themself on the beach.

Mount Pleasant - One of the oldest neighbourhoods in Vancouver, Mount Pleasant is a favourite for working professionals who like to live, work and play in the same place. Check out the great variety of restaurants along Main Street between East 7th Avenue and East 24th Avenue.

Lonsdale Quay - Similar to Granville Island Public Market, the Quay is a center for local commerce, arts and culture. Take the SeaBus from Waterfront Station and enjoy one of the best views of Downtown you're going to find.

Deep Cove - Tucked away on the east side of North Vancouver, this seaside neighbourhood is popular for those who love to be on the water. Rent a kayak, sit by the water and try the doughnuts at Honey!

Steveston Fisherman's Wharf - Steveston Village is rich with history in the fishing, canning and railway industries. Take a tour to see whales or sample some amazing fish and chips.

See the map below for even more restaurant recommendations!

Joe Fortes Seafood & Chop House (Seafood, Steak)

Miku (Japanese, Sushi)

Craft Beer Market - False Creek (Pub)

Sandbar, The (Seafood)

Vij's (Indian)

Blue Water Cafe (Seafood)

Kozak (Ukrainian)

Tacofino (Mexican, Canadian)

Ramen Danbo (Japanese, Ramen)

Sura (Korean)

Dinesty Dumpling House (Chinese)

Breka Bakery and Cafe

Peaked Pies (Australian)

Rio Brazilian Steakhouse

Japadog (Japanese, American)