Vancouver is a recreation mecca in summer time. Nearby hikes on Cypress, Grouse and Seymour are highly accessible; there multiple beaches for swimming, kayaking or paddle-boarding. Ferries to Vancouver Island, Gulf Islands and the Sunshine Coast give lots of opportunities for nature-camping & sightseeing.
Jericho Beach Kayak Centre
1300 Discovery Street, Vancouver, BC V6R 4K5, Canada
Take a kayak tour and enjoy the Vancouver scenery from the water!
Sea to Sky Gondola
36800 British Columbia 99, Squamish, BC V8B 0B6, Canada
A 45 minute drive from Vancouver near Squamish, BC. Gondola or hiking to beautiful views of Howe Sound with amenities at top.
Stanley Park Seawall Path
Stanley Park Seawall Path, Vancouver, BC, Canada
Beautiful urban path along the Stanley Park Seawall, a perfect place to bike, run, walk, and sight-see in between sandy beaches. World's longest waterfront path!
Museum of Anthropology at UBC
6393 Northwest Marine Drive, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z2, Canada
Canada's best collection of Indigenous artifacts and artwork. Get to know the original inhabitants of the Pacific Northwest. Located at UBC with nearby attractions like Pacific Spirit Park, the Beaty Biodiversity Museum, and Wreck Beach.
Granville Island Public Market
Public Market, 1689 Johnston St, Vancouver, BC V6H 3S2, Canada
Lovely waterfront market for lunch or browsing. Take the seabus up False Creek or towards Kits beach for a bonus boat ride!