There is also a suspension bridge in Lynn Canyon. Unlike Capilano, it's free.

Thanks Thursdays. Is one better to go to than the other?

I can't compare them, as I only went to Lynn Canyon. Good area to hike.

I can't comment on Lynn Canyon, but we did Capilano and loved it. We left our vehicle at our B&B and just took the shuttle bus there, so it was super easy.

"I'm sure once in your room, noise shouldn't be an issue?" I honestly don't know as I haven't stayed in the hotel. Have you read TripAdvisor reviews? If noise is an issue there, people will no doubt mention it.

And yes, downtown Vancouver is super tiny so you can walk everywhere. The Days Inn is in the quiet business core, but a very short walk away from the more happening areas. While there's no Uber or Lyft in Vancouver (yet), cabs are everywhere, cheap, and plentiful, so it's really easy to get around. Plus, public transit is good in Vancouver.

I've heard of the Jam Café, but haven't been yet, though have been meaning to. Meat and Bread is one of my lunch staples. Though I prefer their Cambie Street location over the one next to the Days Inn.

If you love craft beer, my number one piece of advice is t get yourself out of downtown entirely and head to East Vancouver - that's the home of Vancouver's craft beer culture.

The neighbourhood of Mount Pleasant has a cluster of breweries around Main and E 5th, including my favourites: Brassneck and R&B Brewing. 33 Acres and Main Street Brewing are also within stumbling distance. Plus, that whole stretch of main is full of hipster street life, cafes, restaurants, quirky shops, and Vancouver personality. Some restaurants of note in that area are Burdock & Co., The Acorn, Chicha, plus fun neighbourhood watering holes like the Lido, The Whip, etc.

Commercial Drive, my favourite neighbourhood in Vancouver, has more of an artsy, bohemian, counter culture vibe - little Italian and Chinese markets, excellent coffee culture, craft beer pubs (BierCraft, St Augustine's, Tangent Cafe, Stateside, Storm Crow Tavern), some excellent ethnic estaurants (Kishimoto, Via Tevere, etc.) live poetry readings/live music, organic grocery stores, etc. The weirdo quotient is higher here, but it pays off - it's a vibrant area and there are some excellent craft breweries scattered around, with my favourites including Strange Fellows, Callister, Powell Street Brewing, Off the Rail, Bomber, and Andina.

Both of these neighbourhoods are a 10-minute drive or Skytrain/bus ride outside of downtown and will give you a different perspective.

With three days, Stanley Park will easily eat up the whole day. Don't underestimate it. Riding a bike around the seawall is fun. Having a picnic at Third Beach is fun. Take the little water taxi across to Granville Islnd before hand to pick up snacks - Oyama Sausuage Co is a must for the best charcuterie.

Capilano Suspension Bridge is fun, but it's a commercial operator and will cost you $40 per person for entry. Go there to be entertained by contraptions (tree top walks, a suspension bridge, a gift shop, snack bars, etc). It's like a mini theme park in a fenced-in enclosure in the rainforest. Most locals find it too touristy and gimmicky (and expensive) and usually go to Lynn Canyon Park instead because at Lynn Canyon, the nature's the same, the suspension bridge is almost the same, but you're not fenced in - you're in a wilderness park and can spend hours exploring if you want.

Both are worth doing but I emphasize, if you want to be entertained, go to Capilano. If you just want to connect with nature, go to Lynn Canyon. It's also free.

Other must-dos? Given your penchant for craft beer, go to Main Street or Commercial Drive and just be spontaneous and explore the city culture.

If you want a museum day, the Museum of Anthropology out at UBC campus is pretty amazing, but you have to enjoy learning to get the most out of it.

Anyway, let me know if you have more questions!

Another note: For cheap eats, Peaceful on the corner of Dunsmuir and Seymour is excellent for Shanghainese. Go for the dan dan noodles, the xiao long bao, and the beef roll.

For craft beer downtown, head to Gastown. The Alibi Room and Six Acres are excellent choices. Pourhouse is excellent for craft cocktails.

Closer to Stanley Park, the intersection of Robson and Denman is home to a cluster of casual Japanese, Korean, and Chinese options. Dinesty for Shanghainese/Taiwanese, Kintaro for Ramen, and Kingyo for izakaya. If you're craving BBQ, the Buckstop is a fun little hole in the wall for a bourbon cocktail and some brisket.

This is all great BC_Robyn!Thank you very much. I'll be looking over these areas and options and will definitely reply back with some more questions. In the meantime, if u think of other ideas, please feel free to comment.