Vancouver city is the second smallest of the eight major Canadian cities, is on the Pacific coast in southwestern British Columbia. Vancouver secured a spot consistently as a top city in terms of quality and standard of living. It is the top-ranked city among the world’s ten best living cities for ten years straight. The Pacific ocean, the Frazer River, and the Coast Mountains on the eastern side are borders of the city. The city has typically dry summers and moderate monsoon. The streets and avenues of the city form a grid, with streets and avenues running North to South and East to West respectively. The city hosts many international conferences and succeded in becoming a permanent home to the TED conference.

Within City: Quick Refreshment

1.VanDusen Botanical Garden: 5251 Oak St, Vancouver, BC V6M 4H1, Canada, Timings: 9am — 6pm.

2.Vancouver Aquarium: Location: 845 Avison Way, Vancouver, BC V6G 3E2, Canada, Timing: 8:30am–5pm, Fare: $20 — $40.

3.Harbour Green Park: Location: 1199 W Cordova St, Vancouver, BC V6C 3P9, Canada, Timing: 07:00 am — 05:00 pm, Fare: Free

4.Vancouver Chinatown Millennium Gate: 26 W Pender St, Vancouver, BC V6B 1R3, Canada, Timings: Open 24 Hours.

5.Pacific Spirit Regional Park: Location: 5495 Chancellor Blvd, Vancouver, BC V6T 1E4, Canada, Timing: June 2 — Sept 7: Open: 7 am, Closed: 10 pm, Sept 8–28: Open: 7 am, Closed: 8 pm.

Wreck Beach opens at 8 am and closes at sunset

Old Marine Drive gate opens at 8 am

Beaches: Refreshing Wild Waters:

1.English Bay Beach: Location: Beach Ave, Vancouver, BC V6C 3C1, Canada, Timing: 6am — 10pm, Fare: Free.

2.Sunset Beach Park: Location: 1204 Beach Ave, Vancouver, BC V6E 1V3, Canada, Timing: 6am — 8pm, Fare: Free.

3.Kitsilano Beach: Location: Cornwall Ave North End of Yew St, Vancouver, British Columbia Canada, Timing: 07:00 am — 08:30 pm, Fare: 6 USD.

4.Jericho Beach Park: Location: 3941 Point Grey Rd, Vancouver, BC V6R 1B5, Canada, Timing: 6.30am — 11pm, Fare: Free.

5.Locarno Beach Park: Location: 4445 NW Marine Dr, Vancouver, BC V6R 4L9, Canada, Timing: 6am — 10pm, Fare: free.

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Theme parks: Thrills that give you Chills

1.Playland: Location: 2901 E Hastings St, Vancouver, BC V5K 5J1, Canada, Timing: 11am — 5pm, Fare:Based on the event.

2.Granville island water park: Location: 1318 Cartwright St, Vancouver, BC V6H 3R8, Canada, Timing: 10am — 6pm, Fare: Based on the event.

3.The fox’s den: Location: 1151 Stanley Park Drive, Vancouver, British Columbia V6G 3E2 Canada, Timing: 10am — 10pm, Fare: Based on the event.

4.Wild Wave Water Park and Enchanted Village: Location:36201 Enchanted Parkway S. Federal Way, WA 98003, Timing:10am — 10pm, Fare:$32 per head.

5.The Adventure Zone: Location: 1496 Cartwright St #230, Vancouver, BC V6H 3Y5, Canada, Timing: 10am — 6pm, Fare: $6.99 per child

Museums: Experience a touch of history and culture

1.Bill reid gallery of art northwest coast art: Location: 639 Hornby St, Vancouver, BC V6C 2G3, Canada, Timing: 11am — 5pm, Fare: Adults: $13, Seniors: $10. 65 years or older, Students: $8. With valid ID, Youth: $6. 13 to 17 years old, Children: Free. 12 and under, Family: $30. Family includes 2 adults and 2 youth, Indigenous Peoples: Free, Gallery Members: Free.

2.beaty biodiversity museum: Location: Vancouver Campus, 2212 Main Mall, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z4, Canada, Timing: 10am — 5pm, Fare: Single Admission Rate Membership, Adult $14 $35, Senior (65+) $12 $25, UBC Students, faculty + staff (with UBC card) FREE $25, Student (with student ID) $12.

3.Musuem of anthropology: Location: 6393 NW Marine Dr, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z2, Canada, Timing: 10am — 5pm, Fare: adults costs CA$18 (about $14); children ages 6 and younger get in for free.

4.Vancouver Maritime Museum: Location: 1905 Ogden Ave, Vancouver, BC V6J 1A3, Canada, Timing: 10am — 5pm, Fare: $10.

5.BC Sports Hall Of Fame and Museum: Location: Gate A of BC Place, Vancouver, BC V6B 4Y8, Canada, Timing: 10am — 4pm, Fare: Adults (ages 18–64) — $18.00.

Heritage Sites: Historic marvels.

Gastown: Location: 4600 Cambie St, Vancouver, BC V5Z 2Z1, Canada, Timing: 9am — 5pm, Fare: Free.

Steveston: Location: 3820 Bayview St, Richmond, British Columbia V7E 4R7 Canada, Timing: 24 hours,Fare:Free.

Seaforth Armory: Location: 1650 Burrard St, Vancouver, BC V6J 3G4, Canada, Timing: 42 hours, Fare: Entry with permission.

Canada Place: Location: 999 Canada Pl, Vancouver, BC V6C 3T4, Canada, 24 min (15.5 km) via Grant McConachie Way E and Granville St, Timing: 10am — 5pm, Fare: Entry with permission.

Sanctuaries: Experience the Wilderness of Nature

1.George c. reifelmogratory bird sanctuary: Location:5191 Robertson Rd, Delta, BC V4K 3N2, Canada, Timing: 9am — 4pm, Fare: Adults $5, Seniors (60+) $3, Children (2–14) $3.

2.Bloedel conservatory: Location: 4600 Cambie St, Vancouver, BC V5Y 2M4, Canada, Timing: 11am — 5.45pm, Fare: Adults (ages 19 to 64) — $6.50. Seniors (ages 65) — $4.35. Youth (ages 13 to 18) — $4.35. Children (ages 4 to 12) — $3.15.

3.Eagle’s nest: Location: 2901 E Hastings St, Vancouver, BC V5K 5J1, Canada, Timing: 11am — 6pm, Fare: Free.

4.Sanctuary Pond: Location: City Hall, 453 West 12th Ave, Vancouver, BC, V5Y 1V4, Timing: Hours: 7am to 10pm daily, Fare: Free.

5.Queen Elizabeth Park: Location: 4600 Cambie St, Vancouver, BC V5Z 2Z1, Canada, Timing: 6am — 10pm, Fare: Adults (ages 19 to 64) — $6.50. Seniors (ages 65) — $4.35.

National Parks:Wild Splendor.

1.Pacific spirit Regional park: Location: 5495 Chancellor Blvd, Vancouver, BC V6T 1E4, Canada, Timing: June 2 — Sept 7: Open: 7 am, Closed: 10 pm, Sept 8–28: Open: 7 am, Closed: 8 pm.

Wreck Beach opens at 8 am and closes at sunset.

Old Marine Drive gate opens at 8 am.

2.Queen Elizabeth park: Location: 4600 Cambie St, Vancouver, BC V5Z 2Z1, Canada, Timing: January to March — 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, April — 10:00 am to 6:00 pm, May to August — 10:00 am to 8:00 pm, September and October — 10:00 am to 6:00 pm, November and December — 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, Fare: Adults (ages 19 to 64) — $6.50, Seniors (ages 65) — $4.35, Youth (ages 13 to 18) — $4.35, Children (ages 4 to 12) — $3.15, Tots and Infants (ages 3 and under) — Free, VanDusen Garden Members — Free (Excluding Taxes).

3. Harbour green park: Location: 1199 W Cordova St, Vancouver, BC V6C 3P9, Canada, Timing: 07:00 am — 05:00 pm, Fare: Free
4.Pacific Rim National Park: Location: Tofino, British Columbia V0R 3A0 Canada.

5.Glacier National Park: Location: Montana, United States, Timing: 7am — 4pm( All hours and dates are subject to change), Fare: Free.

Wildlife:

1.Stanley Park: Location: Vancouver, BC V6G 1Z4, Canada, Timing: 9am–5pm, Fare: Free.

2.Bloedel Conservatory: Location: 4600 Cambie St, Vancouver, BC V5Y 2M4, Canada, Timing: 11am — 5.45pm, Fare: Adults (ages 19 to 64) — $6.50. Seniors (ages 65) — $4.35. Youth (ages 13 to 18) — $4.35. Children (ages 4 to 12) — $3.15.

3.Queen Elizabeth Park: Location: 4600 Cambie St, Vancouver, BC V5Z 2Z1, Canada, Timing: 6am — 10pm, Fare: Adults (ages 19 to 64) — $6.50. Seniors (ages 65) — $4.35.

4. Olympic Village: Location: Cambie St Bridge, Vancouver, BC, Canada, Timing: 9am — 5pm, Fare: Free.

5.Beaver Lake: Location: Vancouver, BC V6G 1Z4, Canada, Timing: 9am — 5pm, Fare: Free.

Adventure sports: Enjoy the adrenaline rush

1. Bungy-jumping over the Nanaimo River: Location: 35 Nanaimo River Rd, Nanaimo, BC V9X 1S5, Canada, Timing: 10am -6pm, Fare: $50.39 CAD.

2.Lynn Canyon Park and Suspension Bridge: Location: 3690 Park Rd, North Vancouver, BC V7J 3K2, Canada, Timing: 9:00 AM — 6:00 PM, Fare: Adult — $54.95.

3.Ziplining in Whistler: Location: 4293 Mountain Square #211, Whistler, BC V8E 1B8, Canada, Timing: 8am — 6pm, Fare: ₹6,895.21.

4.The Grouse Mountain Skyride: Location: North Vancouver, BC V7R 4K9, Canada, Timing: Daily: 9:00am-9:00pm, Fare: $59.

5.The Adventure Group Whistler: Location: 211–4293 Mountain Square, Whistler, BC V8E 1B8, Canada, Timing: 9am — 5pm, Fare: Adult (age 17–99)- CAD $125.99 each, Child (age 10–16)- CAD $83.99 each.

Multisport:

Baseball, Lacrosse, Badminton, Ice skating, Bicycling.

Honeymoon places: World of love and care

1.The Seawall: Location: Vancouver, BC V6G 3E2, Canada, Timing: 24 hours, Fare: Admission to the place is Free but parking charges do apply.

2.Robson Square Ice Rink: Location: 800 Robson St, Vancouver, BC V6Z 3B7, Canada, Timing: 9am — 9pm, Fare: Skating is free. You can rent skates for $5.00/pair.

3.Grouse Mountain: Location: 6400 Nancy Greene Way, North Vancouver, BC V7R 4K9, Canada, Timing: 10am — 6pm, Fare: $59 per head, A Family Ticket is for 2 adults and 2 children, Tots (4 & under) are free but require a ticket, Minimum height requirement for the Peak Chairlift is 1m/3.3ft.

4.Whytecliff Park: Location: 7102 Marine Dr, West Vancouver, BC V7W 2T3, Canada, Timing: 11am — 7pm(preferable time -12 PM — 1 PM), Fare:Free.

5.Stanley Park: Location: Vancouver, BC V6G 1Z4, Canada, Timing: 9am — 5pm, Fare: Free

Family Places to visit:

1.Vancouver Aquarium: Location: 845 Avison Way, Vancouver, BC V6G 3E2, Canada, Timing: 8:30am–5pm, Fare: $20 — $40.

2.Science World: Location: 1455 Quebec St, Vancouver, BC V6A 3Z7, Canada, Timing: Tuesday to Sunday: open 10am–5pm, CLOSED Mondays (except for holidays), Fare: Youth (ages 13–18): $21.70. Children (ages 3–12): $18.10.

3. Vanier Park: Location: 1000 Chestnut St, Vancouver, BC V6J 3J9, Canada, Timing: 6am — 10pm, Fare: Adult: $37.00, Youth/Student/Senior: $30.00.

4.Capilano Suspension Bridge: Location: 3735 Capilano Rd, North Vancouver, BC V7R 4J1, Canada, Timing: 9am — 6pm, Fare: $47 for adults, $43 for seniors, $35 for students (with ID), $28 for youth (ages 13–16), $15 for children (ages 6–12) and free for kids age 5 and under.

5.Maplewood Farm: Location: 405 Seymour River Pl, North Vancouver, BC V7H 1S6, Canada, Timing: 10am–4pm, Fare: Adults 17–54 years — $8.68, Children 19 mths — 16 years — sleeping or awake -$ 5.10, Children 18 month & under — FREE, Seniors 55 years & up -$5.10.

Religious places:Experience subtlety

1.Christ Church Cathedral: Location: 690 Burrard St (At Georgia St.), Vancouver, Timing: Sun
8:00 AM — 9:00 AM, 10:30 AM — 12:00 PM, 5:30 PM — 7:00 PM, Mon — Fri: 10:00 AM — 4:00 PM, Fare: Free, Nearby interesting places: 1. Marine Building, 2. pacific mineral museum, 3. Robson Street.

2.Petroglyph Park: Location: 990–960, Trans-Canada Hwy, Nanaimo, BC, Canada, Timing: 8am — 11pm, Fare: Free, Nearby interesting places: 1. Coast bastion hotel, 2. Days inn, 3. Hotel Ramada.

3.Mahalakshmi Hindu Temple: Location: 467 11 AVE E, Vancouver, BC V5T 2C8, Canada, Timing: 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM & 4:30 PM to 8:30 PM Weekend: 8:30 AM to 8:30 PM, Fare: Free, Nearby interesting places: 1. Vivekananda vedant society of BC, 2. Hare Krishna Temple, 3. Shree sanatan Dharam RamayanMandali of Fiji.

4.KDS Ross Sikh Temple: Location: 8000 Ross St, Vancouver, BC V5X 4C5, Canada, Timing: 5am — 8pm, Fare: Free, Nearby interesting places: 1. Hippo’s sports Bar & Grill, 2. All India sweets & Restaurant, 3. OrinigalTanduri Raj restaurant.

5.International Buddhist Temple: Location: 9160 Steveston Hwy, Richmond, BC V7A 1M5, Canada, Timing: 9.30am — 5pm, Fare: Free, Nearby interesting places: 1. River Rock Casino Resort & The hotel, 2. Travelodge, 3. Radisson hotel.

Monuments: A dive into Tradition and culture.

1.Provincial court: Location: 651 Carnarvon St. New Westminster, BC. V3M 1C9. North Vancouver. 200 East 23rd Street, Timing: 10AM — 5PM, Fare: Entry with permission.

2. Hycroft: Location:1489 McRae Ave, Vancouver, BC V6H 1T7, Canada, Timing:10am — 5pm, Fare:Admission is free for children and $15 for folk age 13+.

3. Aberthau house: Location: 397 W 2nd Ave, Vancouver, BC V6R 1K4, Canada, Fare:
Based on the no of hours.

4.Harry Jerome Statue: Location: 1351–1475 Stanley Park Dr, Vancouver, BC V6G 3E2, Canada, Timing:24 hours, Fare: Free.

5.Lord Stanley Memorial Monument: Location: 688 Stanley Park Dr #502, Vancouver, BC V6G 3E2, Canada, Timing: 24 hours, Fare: Free.

Historical Places:

1.Beatty street drill hall: Location: 620 Beatty St, Vancouver, BC V6B 2L9, Canada, Timing: 24 hours, Fare: Free.

2.Vancouver art gallery: Location: 750 Hornby St, Vancouver, BC V6Z 2H7, Canada, Timing: 12pm — 8pm,10am-5pm, Fare: Duration Three Hours, Prices range from $6.50 to $24.00 (incl. tax).

3.Reconciliation pole: Location: 2373–2425 Main Mall, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z4, Canada, Timing: 24 hours, Fare: Free.

4.Marpole Midden National Historic Site of Canada: Location: 1410 W 72nd Ave, Vancouver, BC V6P 3C7, Canada, Timing: 6am — 10pm, Fare: Free.

5.Brockton Point Lighthouse: Location: Vancouver, BC V6G 3E2, Canada, Timing: 24 hours, Fare: Free.

Business:

Freight brokerage business, Equipment leasing business, Courier services, Mining consultancy business, Management Consulting Services.

Medical Emergencies:

1.Mount Saint Joseph Hospital: Location: 3080 Prince Edward St, Vancouver, BC V5T 3N4, Canada.

2.St Paul’s hospital: Location: 1081 Burrard St, Vancouver, BC V6Z 1Y6, Canada.

3.Vancouver general hospital: Location: 899 W 12th Ave, Vancouver, BC V5Z 1M9, Canada.

4.UBC hospital: Location: 2211 Wesbrook Mall, Vancouver, BC V6T 2B5, Canada.

5.BC Children’s hospital: Location: 4500 Oak St, Vancouver, BC V6H 3N1, Canada.