Destination
Vancouver, Canada
Vancouver squeezes a glass-tower city between the Pacific and snow-capped mountains, so a single day can include a seawall bike ride, dim sum in Richmond and skiing on the North Shore.
Trips to Vancouver from every city
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When to go
| Month | Season |
|---|---|
| January | fine |
| February | fine |
| March | fine |
| April | fine |
| May | best |
| June | best |
| July | best |
| August | best |
| September | best |
| October | fine |
| November | fine |
| December | fine |
- November, December, January, February, March: Rainy, grey season in the city; the North Shore mountains and Whistler are in full ski swing.
- July, August: Celebration of Light fireworks over English Bay in late July.
Where to stay in Vancouver
- Downtown and Coal Harbour: Waterfront hotels steps from the seawall, Stanley Park and the cruise terminal.
- West End: Residential streets between Robson and English Bay, with sunset beaches and Stanley Park at the end of the road.
- Yaletown: Converted warehouses with restaurants, patios and the False Creek seawall.
- Gastown: The cobbled original town, with cocktail bars and the steam clock.
- Kitsilano: Beachy neighbourhood across the bridge, with Kits Beach and Fourth Avenue shops.
What to do in Vancouver
- Cycle the Stanley Park seawall
- Walk the Capilano Suspension Bridge and treetop paths
- Eat your way through Granville Island Public Market
- Hike the Grouse Grind, then ride the gondola down
- Drive the Sea-to-Sky Highway to Squamish and Whistler
- Summer night market and dim sum in Richmond
Good to know
| Airports | Vancouver International (YVR) |
|---|---|
| Passport for US citizens | yes |
| Price level | upscale |
| Time zone | America/Vancouver |
| Kind of trip | city, nature, food, culture, adventure |
Questions about Vancouver
When is the best time to visit Vancouver?
May, June, July, August and September.
Do US citizens need a passport for Vancouver?
Yes. Vancouver is in Canada; bring a valid passport.
How expensive is Vancouver on the ground?
Vancouver is upscale by US standards: plan about $130 per person per day for food, getting around and tickets.