Meghan's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Grouse Mountain
6400 Nancy Greene WayThe park is free but you may want to buy tickets to the Bloedel Conservatory while you are there
830 locals recommend
Queen Elizabeth Park
4600 Cambie StThe park is free but you may want to buy tickets to the Bloedel Conservatory while you are there
Bloedel Conservatory
4600 Cambie StMuseum of Anthropology
6393 NW Marine DrBike or walk around Stanley Park along the famous sea wall. Visit the Lost Lagoon, relax on the beach, or visit the Vancouver Aquarium while you are there
2658 locals recommend
Stanley Park
610 Pipeline RdBike or walk around Stanley Park along the famous sea wall. Visit the Lost Lagoon, relax on the beach, or visit the Vancouver Aquarium while you are there
Visit the public market, take a sea bus, and enjoy the life of Granville island
1659 locals recommend
Granville Island
Visit the public market, take a sea bus, and enjoy the life of Granville island
FlyOver Canada
999 Canada PlaceVirtually visit Canada and see its amazing sights
Gastown Vancouver Steam Clock
305 Water St
Capilano Suspension Bridge
3735 Capilano RdFood scene
Toshi Sushi
181 E 16th AveDelicious sushi
The General Public Sushi Lodge
3289 Main StTry unique sushi here
Burgoo
3096 Main StPopular place for the locals
Browns Crafthouse Main Street
202 East 16th AvenueGood place for food and drinks. Outdoor patio great on a summer’s day
Anh And Chi
3388 Main StUsually a line up for dinner
El Camino's
3250 Main StLocals enjoy eating on the patio
Don't Argue! Pizzeria
3240 Main StDelicious pizza with fun toppings
Watch them handcraft pizza and pasta. Forno fired pizza oven for delicious pizza. Serve local beers.
45 locals recommend
Rocky Mountain Flatbread, Main Street
4186 Main StWatch them handcraft pizza and pasta. Forno fired pizza oven for delicious pizza. Serve local beers.
Dog
Need anything for your pet? This is a great local store
Pet Pantry Pet Food & Supply Stores
3272 Main Street
Queen Elizabeth Park
4600 Cambie StA great place for your dog to run
Kid activities
Link: https://www.scienceworld.ca
This is a fun place for you little one to play and learn
Get there right when it opens to avoid the crowd
837 locals recommend
Science World at TELUS World of Science
1455 Quebec StGet there right when it opens to avoid the crowd
You may want to make this a full day trip. You can visit the spray park and the beach which are right next to the aquarium
663 locals recommend
Vancouver Aquarium
845 Avison WayYou may want to make this a full day trip. You can visit the spray park and the beach which are right next to the aquarium
Greater Vancouver Zoo
5048 264 StIf you get there before it opens you can get free parking on the street
174 locals recommend
Playland at the PNE
2901 E Hastings StIf you get there before it opens you can get free parking on the street
Very welcoming staff. Lots of fun toys and a separate section for Lego
10 locals recommend
Granville Island Toy Company
3298 Main StVery welcoming staff. Lots of fun toys and a separate section for Lego
Granville Island Water Park
1318 Cartwright StThis is right at the beach. You can play in the side or take a walk/bike along the beach pathway while you are there
73 locals recommend
Vancouver Maritime Museum
1905 Ogden AveThis is right at the beach. You can play in the side or take a walk/bike along the beach pathway while you are there
Interested in space? This is a fun place to learn and even lift a rock from the moon
60 locals recommend
HR MacMillan Space Centre
1100 Chestnut StInterested in space? This is a fun place to learn and even lift a rock from the moon
City advice
Getting around
Buses
The Main Street bus can get you directly downtown. Visit the translink website to find out the efficient travel routes
Getting around
Ride sharing
You can use ride sharing apps like Uber and Lift. This will get you places quicker than transit and you will not have to worry about parking