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Vancouver itinerary — 2 days

Pace

Transport

Day 1 of 2

Day 1 — Vancouver

4 stops · ≈ 8 h 8 min

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Gastown Steam Clock

15 min

Built in 1977, this well-known, antique-style clock is powered by steam & whistles to tell the time.

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to next location · 7 min

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Canada Place

20 min

Built to look like a ship, this iconic complex houses a convention centre, hotel & ferry terminal.

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to next location · 26 min

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Vancouver Aquarium

2 h

Popular kid-friendly attraction showcases local & exotic aquatic life with a focus on conservation.

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to next location · 14 min

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Stanley Park

3 h

Vancouver's largest urban park has beaches, trails & family attractions, plus a picturesque seawall.

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Reserve

If you have time left — worth it too.

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Robson Square

25 min

Ice-skating, street-dancing & landscape architecture in a pedestrian hub amid office towers.

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Vancouver Public Library - Central Library

45 min

The city's grand central library, with a colonnaded surround reminiscent of a Roman amphitheater.

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Vancouver Lookout

45 min

Sightseers ascend this tower in a glass elevator to an observation deck with 360° views of the city.

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Vancouver Art Gallery

1 h 30 min

Gallery known for its touring exhibits, work by local artists (like Emily Carr) & photo collection.

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Gastown

1 h

Lively Gastown is known for its whistling Steam Clock and mix of souvenir shops, indie art galleries and decor stores in Victorian buildings. A trendy food and drink scene includes chic cocktail lounges and restaurants serving everything from gourmet sandwiches to local seafood. Hip eateries also dot the neighboring Downtown Eastside area, while the up-and-coming Railtown district is home to edgy fashion studios.

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Lions Gate Bridge

20 min

Landmark suspension bridge offering sweeping city views & a pedestrian walkway.

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Kitsilano Beach

1 h

Popular urban beach offering sandy shores, a playground, volleyball courts & a huge saltwater pool.

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Granville Island

3 h

Charming cultural & artistic mainstay famous for a daily public market with 50+ food vendors.

Day 2 — Vancouver

3 stops · ≈ 7 h 15 min

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Queen Elizabeth Park

1 h 30 min

Urban landmark on a hill featuring manicured gardens, a conservatory, sculptures & sports courts.

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to next location · 20 min

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VanDusen Botanical Garden

2 h

Space with ever-changing greenery, flowers & art installations plus fine dining & a casual cafe.

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to next location · 1 h 10 min

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English Bay Beach

1 h

Bustling beach with volleyball courts, plus a concession stand & the Cactus Club Cafe for food.

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Weather in the coming days

Trip essentials

Currency

Language

English (Canada's official languages are English and French; English is predominant in Vancouver)

Outlets

Type A and Type B plugs (flat pins, with/without ground pin), 120V, 60Hz

Transport

Vancouver has an excellent transit system run by TransLink: SkyTrain (three rapid transit lines), buses, and the SeaBus ferry. Use a reloadable Compass Card or tap a contactless credit card/phone to pay. The city is also very walkable and bike-friendly, with ride-share services (Uber, Lyft) and taxis widely available. The Canada Line connects YVR Airport to downtown in about 25 minutes.

Tips

Tap a contactless credit card or use a Compass Card for transit — tap in AND out on SkyTrain and SeaBus.
Tipping is customary: 15–20% at restaurants, bars, and for taxis.
Prices shown exclude tax — add 5% GST and 7% PST (12% on restaurant meals) at checkout.
Pack layers and a light rain jacket; Vancouver is mild but rainy, especially October–March.
Book popular spots (Capilano Suspension Bridge, Granville Island ferries) ahead in summer.

Taxis & transport

Uber

Lyft

Kater

Emergency numbers

911

Police

911

Ambulance

911

Fire

911