As the season changes, consider looking for a change of scenery. It’s time to trade in your virtual tour for an authentic Vancouver experience and indulge in a fall getaway.
Whether you seek family-friendly experiences or are looking to spend quality time with your significant other, the experiences are endless. From world-class hotel stays and colourful culture, to award-winning global cuisine and exciting outdoor adventures—there’s never been so much to see and do in and around Vancouver.
The city welcomes you to re-connect—safely and responsibly—and rediscover the vibrancy of Vancouver. Getting re-acquainted has never been so much fun.
If you’re wondering what to include in your urban explorer itinerary, Destination Vancouver has unpacked a few of their favourites.
Leisure activities and adventure
Spectacular scenery and outdoor activities go hand-in-hand when you connect with nature, easily accessible from any downtown hotel.
On Grouse Mountain, the Skyride aerial tram will whisk you 1,130 metres (3,700 feet) above Vancouver. Grizzly viewing at the Refuge for Endangered Wildlife; self-guided eco-walks; Kids Tree Canopy Adventure; Peak Chairlift ride.
Enjoy a sensory delight as you cross the easy sway of the Capilano Suspension Bridge,70 metres (230 feet) above the Capilano River. Check out the Story Centre, First Nations totem poles at Kia’palano, and wander amid the West Coast rainforest.
The Sea to Sky Gondola provides an awe-inspiring adventure. Ride to the summit for sweeping views of Howe Sound, imposing mountains and coastal forest, Shannon Falls and the famous Stawamus Chief.
Attractions, arts and culture
Continue your adventure from great heights, but here, from a virtual perch. Fly Over Canadatransforms Sept. 27 to Oct. 31 to HowlOver Canada, a spirited family-fun Halloween ride. Feel the sensation of soaring over the nation’s most iconic sites with a band of spooky sidekicks.
Hockey action returns! See the puck drop live and be one of the first fans back to Rogers Arena to cheer on the Vancouver Canucks. Regular season starts Oct. 26 for their home opener against Minnesota.
In Stanley Park, the Vancouver Aquarium’s65,000 amazing animals have been waiting to see you. There are more than 30 unique exhibits, including a new Marine Mammal Rescue exhibit and new 4D experience movie, Octopus: Blue Planet II. You’ll be cheek to fin exploring our planet’s oceans.
Achieve your culture quotient with visits to:Vancouver Art Gallery,tours and family programs; Museum Of Anthropology at UBC for extraordinary Northwest Coast First Nations art and artifacts; The Bill Reid Gallery,with contemporary Indigenous Northwest Coast Art; the Stanley Theatre, Queen Elizabeth Theatre and Arts Club Theatre for plays, musicals, dance and more.
Dining al fresco and dreamy digs
There’s not a definitive end to patio season in Vancouver, but a chill in the air is no reason to give patios the cold shoulder—most have heaters, otherwise, pair your favourite meal with a cozy sweater. Choose from tranquil or lively views.
Waterfront:award-winning Dockside Restaurant overlooking False Creek in the Granville Island Hotel;marina-side Cardero’sin Coal Harbour; Miku overlooking Burrard Inlet, pioneer of flame-seared sushi (Aburi) in Canada; Sylvia’s Restaurant, beachside English Bay dining at historic Sylvia Hotel. Shop more than 50 independent food purveyors at Granville Island Public Marketand head outdoors.
Rooftop:Vancouver Art Gallery’s1931 Gallery Bistro,overlooking Robson Square;
Reflections: Garden Terrace at the Rosewood Hotel Georgia; LIFT in Coal Harbour with two-level terrace; Joe Fortes Seafood & Chop House, with 50-plus kinds of fresh fish.
Streetscape:Gastown’s Rogue Kitchen & Wetbar,100% craft beer offerings; family-friendly The Old Spaghetti Factory in Gastown, since 1970; Blue Water Cafe + Raw Bar, Yaletown with caviar menu; Yaletown Brewing Company, Vancouver’s original brewpub.
Pamper yourself with a hotel stay and spa retreat. It’s nothing but sweet deals and sweet dreams when you bed down within any of these top spots: the Wedgewood Hotel& Spa (Stay and Get Rewarded); Shangri-La Hotel and CHI, The Spa (Member Exclusive, 20% off stays); Fairmont Hotel Vancouver and Absolute Spa (Take your Time offer); The Sutton Place Hoteland Vida Spa (Fall into Savings, up to 50%); Rosewood Hotel Georgia and Sense, A Rosewood Spa (Suite Sojourn, 25% off select suites).
For more information, visit destinationvancouver.com, email [email protected]or call 604-682-2222.
