10-Day Vancouver Itinerary

Land at YVR and check in downtown

Take the Canada Line from Vancouver International Airport into downtown and settle into your hotel.

Coffee and pastry in Gastown

Sip a flat white at a Gastown roaster before wandering the cobblestone streets past the steam clock.

Explore Gastown's boutiques

Browse independent design shops and galleries lining Water Street and Cambie Street.

West Coast seafood dinner

Sit down for fresh spot prawns and BC salmon at a Gastown seafood spot to kick off the trip properly.

Rent bikes near Denman Street

Pick up rental bikes on Denman Street and roll toward the Stanley Park entrance for a morning ride.

Seawall loop through Stanley Park

Cycle the 8.8-kilometre seawall past totem poles, Siwash Rock, and views across Burrard Inlet.

Totem poles and Prospect Point

Stop at the Brockton Point totem poles, then climb to Prospect Point for views of the Lions Gate Bridge.

Japadog and English Bay sunset

Grab a Japanese-style hot dog from a Japadog cart and watch the sunset from English Bay Beach.

Aquabus across False Creek

Hop a tiny Aquabus ferry across False Creek from Yaletown to Granville Island's marina.

Granville Island Public Market grazing

Sample fresh oysters, artisan cheese, and berry pastries stall by stall at the Public Market.

Artisan studios and glassblowing

Wander working artist studios and watch glassblowers at the Granville Island Glass Studio.

Craft beer at a Granville Island brewery

Finish with a flight at Granville Island Brewing, one of Canada's original craft breweries.

Brunch on West 4th Avenue

Order avocado toast and cold brew at a Kitsilano cafe on trendy West 4th Avenue.

Relax at Kitsilano Beach

Stake out sand at Kits Beach with views of the North Shore mountains across English Bay.

Museum of Vancouver and Space Centre

Duck into the Museum of Vancouver's neon sign collection or the adjacent H.R. MacMillan Space Centre.

Sunset paddle or boardwalk stroll

Rent a paddleboard for a calm sunset session or simply walk the Kitsilano seawall as the sky pinks up.

Cross to the North Shore

Take the free shuttle or drive across the Lions Gate Bridge toward North Vancouver's mountains.

Capilano Suspension Bridge walk

Cross the swaying 137-metre Capilano Suspension Bridge and the treetop cliffwalk above the canyon.

Skyride up Grouse Mountain

Ride the Grouse Mountain Skyride gondola up for panoramic views and a visit to the resident grizzly bears.

Dinner with a view atop Grouse

Stay up top for dinner at the mountain lodge as the city lights flicker on below.

Drive the Sea to Sky Highway

Set off early along the Sea to Sky Highway, stopping at Shannon Falls for a quick waterfall photo.

Peak 2 Peak Gondola in Whistler

Ride the Peak 2 Peak Gondola linking Whistler and Blackcomb mountains high above the valley.

Whistler Village stroll

Wander pedestrian-only Whistler Village, browsing outdoor gear shops and grabbing a poutine.

Scenic drive back to Vancouver

Head back down the Sea to Sky Highway as the mountains turn gold in the evening light.

Museum of Anthropology at UBC

Explore the Museum of Anthropology's monumental Haida totem poles and Bill Reid carvings at UBC.

Nitobe Memorial Garden

Wander the quiet, koi-filled Nitobe Memorial Japanese Garden on the UBC campus.

Robson Street and the West End

Shop along Robson Street, then cut into the tree-lined West End's heritage character homes.

Dim sum in Chinatown

Share dumplings and barbecue pork buns at a Vancouver Chinatown institution near Keefer Street.

Coffee in a converted Yaletown warehouse

Order espresso in a red-brick former warehouse turned cafe in Yaletown's heritage district.

Stroll the False Creek seawall

Walk or rollerblade the seawall along False Creek, watching dragon boat teams practice on the water.

Boutique shopping in Yaletown

Browse Canadian designer boutiques and home goods stores along Yaletown's Hamilton Street.

Tasting menu in Yaletown

Treat yourself to a West Coast tasting menu at a Yaletown restaurant known for local, seasonal plates.

Espresso on Commercial Drive

Order a proper espresso at a long-running Italian cafe along Commercial Drive's Little Italy strip.

Vintage and vinyl shopping

Dig through vinyl records and secondhand clothing racks in Commercial Drive's independent shops.

Relax at Trout Lake

Spend a quiet afternoon by Trout Lake in John Hendry Park, a favourite locals' green space.

Farewell dinner and city lights

Close out the trip with dinner at a rooftop spot looking back over the downtown skyline.

Canada Place harbour walk

Walk the waterfront boardwalk at Canada Place, watching seaplanes take off across the harbour.

Last souvenirs at Granville Island

Pick up maple syrup and local crafts for gifts during one last pass through the Public Market.

Checkout and luggage storage

Check out of your hotel and store bags before a final light lunch near downtown.

Canada Line to the airport

Ride the Canada Line straight to Vancouver International Airport for your evening flight.