Top Rated Attracties in Vancouver

Corraled by the English Bay on one side and the Vancouver Harbour on the other, this stunning stretch of land was declared the city's first public park in 1886. Unlike most city parks, Stanley Park was not laid-out by a landscape architect, but instead, grew organically over the years. The rainforest forms the core of Stanley Park, with trees towering to a height of 76 meters (249 feet) and close to 100 years old, while the seawall hems the park's waterfront. Scattered throughout are monuments, landmarks and public art, as well as gardens with vivid floral displays and totem poles; a tapestry of varied habitats teeming with native wildlife that is held together by a network of trails. The park is also home to attractions like a miniature railway, the Malkin Bowl and the Vancouver Aquarium.

Deze bekroonde glas en betonnen structuur bevat één van de grootste kunstverzamelingen van de wereld van de Noordwest Kust Eerste Naties. Dit Universiteit van Brits Columbia museum mag u niet missen. Geschiedenis, cultuur en kunst worden er tentoongesteld in een sfeer van rust en licht. Bekijkt de totempalen, kano's, sculpturen in zilver, goud en hout. Er is ook een geschenkenwinkel en er zijn rondleidingen. Kijk op de website voor meer details.

Although it's safe, you will want to grip the rope as you step out on to the creaky wooden planks of Capilano Suspension Bridge, which provides a look at the glorious Capilano River raging down at 230 feet (70 meters). This popular attraction, situated at the park of the same name, isn't recommended for those who fear heights. Ten minutes from Downtown, the attraction includes a restaurant, post and gift shop and offers guided tours as well. All the park attractions are included in the admission price.

Get a 360-degree view of Vancouver and its outlying areas from one of British Columbia's tallest buildings at the Harbour Centre. Its observation deck gives an unobstructed view of the city, Burrard Inlet, the North Shore mountains, Burnaby Mountain, West Vancouver and Bowen Island. Getting there is a fun experience in itself; glass elevators whisk you up 168 meters (553 feet) in just 40 seconds. There are multilingual guides available for those who are interested.

Het Museum van Vancouver maakt deel uit van het complex van musea in het Vanier Park en is gekoppeld aan het Macmillan Planetarium van het Pacific Ruimtecentrum. Het bestaat sinds 1894 en de meeste tentoonstellingen en presentaties zijn gericht op de geschiedenis van de stad en de omliggende streken. Er zijn veel dingen te zien en te ontdekken maar het is vooral bekend voor zijn verzameling over natuurlijke geschiedenis, etnologie, archeologie en Aziatische artefacten.

Considered one of the best such facilities in North America, this structure has had many transformations. Aside from the planetarium and observatory, H.R. MacMillan Space Center also features the Cosmic Courtyard hands-on gallery, a Virtual Voyages full-motion simulator, Ground-station Canada exhibits and multimedia and popular laser shows. Its overnight adventures and space camps are popular. Don't forget to visit the gift shop with space-related souvenirs. Check the website or call ahead for timings of the evening laser shows. Admission prices mentioned are applicable throughout the day.