7-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.