Before or after your cruise from Vancouver, take time to experience the natural beauty, recreational activities and thriving artistic and gastronomic scenes of this world-famous city.

DESTINATION DETAILS
Breathtakingly beautiful Vancouver is the largest city in British Columbia.

Located on a lush peninsula in southwestern British Columbia surrounded by water on 3 sides and situated alongside a picture-perfect, snow-capped mountain range, this world-class city has a stunning skyline.

Local Culture and Flavor
A bustling metropolis to be certain, Vancouver retains its strong connection to the great outdoors. From more than 200 parks to the century-old Capilano Suspension Bridge spanning the Capilano River, Vancouver seamlessly blends the rural with the urban to create a cityscape unlike any other.

For art lovers and treasure hunters, no visit to Vancouver would be complete without spending time at Granville Island, boasting a fabulous farmer's market, shops, eateries and art galleries. And Vancouver's Chinatown is one of the largest in North America.

Thanks to its natural beauty, recreational activities and thriving artistic and gastronomic scenes, Vancouver is a leading destination for visitors from around the globe.

THINGS TO SEE AND DO
Discover the magic of Canada’s northwest, renowned for its natural beauty, food and wine, art and culture, and more.

If it’s an outdoor getaway you’re looking for, head 3,700 feet above sea level to Grouse Mountain, accessed by an 8-minute scenic aerial tram ride. At the summit, you’ll find unparalleled panoramic views of Vancouver, unspoiled nature trails and a wilderness sanctuary that includes bald eagles, Harris’ hawks, great horned owls, black tailed deer and timber wolves. This spectacular wilderness retreat is also home 2 orphaned grizzly bears that live within a 5-acre habitat.

Back in town, gastronomes will appreciate a plethora of culinary options, including world-class restaurants, a number of microbreweries and coffee and tea shops, as well as a vibrant street food tradition that encompasses over 100 street vendors serving everything from French crepes to Korean tacos. Granville Island Public Market is another a big draw for foodies, where fresh produce, specialty cheeses and handmade pastries are sold, as is Chinatown, where you can indulge in such Asian delicacies as moon cake and roasted duck.

Shopping
As a cosmopolitan city, Vancouver has no shortage of upscale shops and boutiques offering a diverse range of great shopping. Just outside the city exists the Burnaby shopping center, the largest in British Columbia, with some 400 shops. For high fashion, jewelry, art and gifts, be sure to check out Water Street in the historical Gastown neighborhood. Or explore the young urban vibe at Kitsilano Beach, where hip and trendy retailers and bookstores converge with surf and sand.

Art & Culture
Vancouver also offers an impressive number of venues for the performing-arts lovers. Catch a symphony, concert or opera at the Orpheum Theatre, home of the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra. Or take in a play or musical at one of the city’s 21 venues, including the Gastown Studio Theatre, the Firehall Arts Centre and the Waterfront Theatre.

Stanley Park
This nearly 1,000-acre park hugs the Pacific Ocean and borders the downtown Vancouver area. Home to various species of birds amid patches of old-growth forest, this lush, waterfront park is a nature-lover’s paradise, offering 17 miles of walking, jogging and biking trails, including some near the popular Kitsilano Beach and the famed 5.5-milelong Seawall. While there, be sure to check out the exquisite display of First Nation totem poles dating back to the late 19th century.

If you’re seeking a more leisurely tour of the park, be sure to check out the park’s hop-on, hop-off trolley or take in a ride on a horse-drawn carriage. The park is also great for family fun, boasting an outdoor waterpark with a heated swimming pool, 4 playgrounds and a miniature train that winds through a mile of forest.

Capilano Suspension Bridge
Designed for walking use only, this 450-footlong bridge crosses a deep gorge of the Capilano River. Once across you will find a progressive series of platforms that snake along the primordial forest of British Columbia. Keep an eye out for birds and other wildlife that live in the woods surrounding the trails.

THINGS TO SEE AND DO

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