Top Reasons to Go to Vancouver

Stanley Park: The views, the activities, and the natural wilderness beauty here are quintessential Vancouver.

Granville Island: Take the miniferry across False Creek to the Granville Island Public Market, where you can browse local foodstuffs; come at lunchtime and eat outside when the weather's good.

Kitsilano beaches: Options range from beaches with grass-edged shores to windswept stretches of sand to cliff-side coves so private that clothing is optional.

Museum of Anthropology at University of British Columbia: The phenomenal collection of First Nations art and cultural artifacts, and the incredible backdrop, make this a must-see.

Forests, trees, and suspension bridges: There are a variety of bridges, canopies, and even zip lines at the UBC Botanical Garden, the Capilano Suspension Bridge Park, and beyond to help you experience the surroundings.