Local Attractions
Vancouver days start early, but at Aviawest, yours doesn't have to. From your stylish suite at the corner of Hamilton and Robson, take in the rhythm of the city below over your morning coffee.
Engage your mind at nearby Science World and the Central Branch of the Vancouver Public Library or explore urban shopping at Pacific Centre. A quick cab ride puts you in world-famous Stanley Park with trails, restaurants, and attractions to keep you busy all day.
For dinner, select anything from French crcrêpespes to Japanese sushi, before you experience a live performance at the Queen Elizabeth, the Orpheum, or any of Vancouver's many theatres.
Customize your vacation experience with our extensive list of things to do and see in Vancouver.
History & Culture
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Arts Club Theatre Company
Professional theatre maintaining both the Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage and Granville Island Stage for live shows. -
Burnaby Village Museum
10-acre open air museum circa 1925 featuring the CW Parker Carousel. -
The Centre in Vancouver for the Performing Arts
Live dance and theatre performances. -
Gateway Theatre
Professional theatre company in Richmond offering productions, classes, and facility rental. -
Granville Island
Public market, local arts and crafts, shopping. -
H.R. Macmillan Space Centre
Multimedia shows, live demonstrations and flight simulators. -
Metro Theatre
A nonprofessional company focusing on live shows and training. -
Orpheum Theatre
A restored concert hall home to the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra and a variety of recitals. -
Playhouse Theatre Company
A downtown live theatre with a local focus. Performances and classes, as well as costume, prop and space rentals. -
Queen Elizabeth Theatre
Home of Vancouver Opera and Ballet British Columbia. A multi-purpose venue theatre with music and events. -
Vancouver Art Gallery
Contemporary and historical exhibitions. -
Vancouver Museum
Seasonal exhibits and educational programs supplemented by guided tours and a gift shop.
Sports & Golf
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Bayshore Bicycle and Rollerblade Skate Rentals
A selection of bicycles, in-line skates, baby joggers, tandems, tennis racquets and more. -
Cypress Mountain
Ski hill in the North Shore Mountains 30 minutes from downtown Vancouver. -
Deep Cove Canoe and Kayak Centre
Hourly, daily, and multi-day rentals of kayaks, canoes and surf skis. Kayak and canoe lessons. -
Golden Eagle Charters
Boat charters and special events. -
Grouse Mountain
Ski hill with an excellent view of downtown Vancouver. Also features hiking, wildlife refuge and aerial tramway. -
Lori J Fishing Charters Ltd.
Salmon fishing, local tours and area cruises from Richmond and Vancouver. -
Mayfair Lakes Golf & Country Club
18 hole course near airport and downtown. -
Northview Golf & Country Club
Two 18 hole courses called the Ridge and the Canal designed by Arnold Palmer. -
Ecomarine Ocean Kayak Centre
Kayak tours, lessons, rentals and sales from Granville Island. -
Simon's Bike Shop
Bike retailer offering rentals by the day or week. -
Sewell's Marina
Boat rentals, wildlife tours and fishing charters based in Horseshoe Bay. -
Whistler Blackcomb
World-famous ski resort north of Vancouver along the Sea-to-Sky highway.
Attractions & Activities
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BC Place Stadium
Home of the BC Lions football team, events and concerts. -
Capilano Suspension Bridge
World's greatest suspension footbridge. 230 ft above and across the Capilano River. -
CN IMAX Theatre
3D shows at Canada Place Stadium. -
Edgewater Casino Ltd Partnership
Slots and table games on the shore of False Creek near BC Place. -
General Motors Place
Home of the Vancouver Canucks and various concerts. -
Great Canadian Casinos Vancouver
Downtown casino featuring table games and a restaurant. -
Hell's Gate
An airtram in the Fraser Canyon above a passage where cliffs narrow the Fraser River. -
Pacific Centre
A downtown shopping mall with over 140 stores including Holt Refnrew, Aritzia, Guess, and Hugo Boss. -
Pacific National Exhibition (PNE)
A seasonal fair and amusement park called Playland. Features seasonal special events. -
Science World and Alcan Omnimax Theatre
Interactive exhibits, live science demonstrations and wrap-around movies. -
The Vancouver Trolley Company
Replica San Francisco trolleys. Narrated route allows for custom participation. -
Vancouver Aquarium Marine Science Centre
More than 20,000 animals including whales, dolphins, fish and giant snakes. -
Lookout at Harbour Centre Tower
A spectacular 360 degree view of Vancouver from the heart of downtown at a distinctive landmark. -
Vancouver Public Library - Central Branch
Distinctive architectural building with Internet terminals, newspapers, references and book loans.
Parks & Nature or City Tours
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Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden
Chinese garden featuring plants and design characteristic of Ming Dynasty scholars. -
Indian Arm Recreational Services Ltd.
Water taxi services including passenger transportation, tours, charters and deliveries. -
Queen Elizabeth Park
The highest point in Vancouver with an arboretum, conservatory, garden, golf, tennis and more. -
Stanley Park
Over 400 hectares containing the Vancouver Aquarium, petting zoo, miniature train and more. -
Steveston Seabreeze Adventures
Ecological tours designed to observe marine and local wildlife. Bike rentals and fishing charters too. -
Van Dusen Botanical Gardens
22-hectare garden with over 255,000 plants from around the world. -
West Coast Air
Float planes serving downtown Vancouver, downtown Victoria and additional coastal points.
