Vancouver & Sea-to-Sky: Mountains Meet Ocean

Canada Place & Olympic Cauldron

📍 999 Canada Place

Start at Vancouver's iconic waterfront landmark with its distinctive white sails. Visit the 2010 Olympic Cauldron and enjoy panoramic harbor views.

Lunch at Gastown

📍 Gastown

Explore Vancouver's oldest neighborhood with its cobblestone streets, Victorian architecture, and vibrant restaurant scene.

Gastown Steam Clock & Shopping

📍 Water Street & Cambie Street

See the world-famous steam-powered clock whistle on the hour, then browse local boutiques and galleries along Water Street.

Vancouver Art Gallery

📍 750 Hornby Street

Discover BC's premier art museum housed in a heritage courthouse, featuring Emily Carr's iconic West Coast landscapes and contemporary exhibitions.

Dinner at Robson Street

📍 Robson Street

Vancouver's main shopping street offers diverse dining from Japanese ramen to Italian trattorias.

Bike Rental at Denman Street

📍 Denman Street

Rent bikes for the day to explore Stanley Park at your own pace. Several rental shops are near the park entrance.

Stanley Park Seawall Cycle

📍 Stanley Park Seawall

Ride the world-famous 10km seawall loop with stunning views of the ocean, mountains, and city skyline. This is Vancouver's most iconic experience.

Brockton Point Totem Poles

📍 Brockton Point

Visit the collection of nine towering First Nations totem poles, each telling stories of Indigenous heritage and culture.

Lunch at Stanley Park Pavilion

📍 Stanley Park

Dine at the historic pavilion restaurant overlooking Lost Lagoon, or grab fish and chips at the nearby concession.

Forest Trails & Beaver Lake

📍 Stanley Park Interior

Explore Stanley Park's interior old-growth forest trails. Walk to peaceful Beaver Lake, surrounded by lily pads and towering cedars.

English Bay Sunset

📍 English Bay Beach

Return bikes and stroll to English Bay Beach for sunset views. Watch the sun sink behind Vancouver Island from the sandy shore.

Granville Island Public Market

📍 1689 Johnston Street

Browse BC's most beloved market featuring fresh produce, artisan cheeses, baked goods, seafood, and local specialties. Don't miss Lee's Donuts!

Artisan Studios & Galleries

📍 Granville Island

Wander through the island's working studios where you can watch glassblowers, potters, jewelers, and painters create their art.

Lunch at Granville Island Brewery

📍 1441 Cartwright Street

Enjoy craft beer and pub fare at BC's first microbrewery, established in 1984. Try the island-made beer with waterfront views.

False Creek Kayaking

📍 False Creek

Paddle through False Creek's calm waters, exploring the city from a unique perspective. Rent from Ecomarine or take a guided tour.

Aquabus Water Taxi to Yaletown

📍 Granville Island to Yaletown

Take the colorful mini-ferry across False Creek to trendy Yaletown. These tiny boats are a local favorite.

Dinner in Yaletown

📍 Yaletown

Dine in Vancouver's former warehouse district turned chic neighborhood, known for upscale restaurants and cocktail lounges.

Sea-to-Sky Highway to Whistler

📍 Vancouver to Whistler via Highway 99

Depart early for the stunning 2-hour drive (or bus) along one of the world's most scenic highways, hugging the coastline before climbing into the mountains.

Peak 2 Peak Gondola

📍 Whistler Village

Soar on the world record-holding gondola between Whistler and Blackcomb peaks. The 11-minute journey offers breathtaking 360-degree mountain views.

Lunch at Whistler Village

📍 Whistler Village

Choose from dozens of restaurants in the pedestrian village, from casual poutine to mountain-view patios.

Mountain Hiking or Village Exploration

📍 Whistler

Summer: Hike trails like Rainbow Falls or explore Lost Lake. Winter: Enjoy mountain views from village shops and galleries.

Return to Vancouver

📍 Whistler to Vancouver

Depart Whistler for the scenic return journey. Watch for the sunset over Howe Sound.

Capilano Suspension Bridge Park

📍 3735 Capilano Road

Walk across the famous 137-meter suspension bridge swaying 70 meters above the Capilano River. Explore the Treetops Adventure and Cliffwalk.

Lunch at Capilano or Edgemont Village

📍 Capilano/Edgemont

Dine at the park's clifftop cafe or head to nearby Edgemont Village for local restaurants.

Grouse Mountain Skyride

📍 6400 Nancy Greene Way

Ascend 1,100 meters in the Skyride aerial tram for panoramic views of Vancouver, the ocean, and surrounding peaks.

Grizzly Bear Habitat & Wildlife

📍 Grouse Mountain Summit

Visit Grouse and Coola, the mountain's resident grizzly bears. Watch them forage, play, and lounge in their protected habitat.

Summit Trails & Peak Chairlift

📍 Grouse Mountain

Hike easy trails around the summit or take the Peak Chairlift even higher for 360-degree views. The Eye of the Wind turbine tour offers unique perspectives.

Return to Downtown

📍 Grouse Mountain to Vancouver

Descend via Skyride and catch the free shuttle back to downtown Vancouver.

BC Ferries to Victoria

📍 Tsawwassen to Swartz Bay

Depart from Tsawwassen Terminal for the scenic 1.5-hour sailing through the Gulf Islands to Swartz Bay. Watch for orcas and seals!

Victoria Inner Harbour

📍 Inner Harbour, Victoria

Stroll the picturesque Inner Harbour lined with street performers, artists, and historic buildings. See the iconic Empress Hotel and Parliament Buildings.

Parliament Buildings Tour

📍 501 Belleville Street

Explore BC's stunning Legislative Assembly, crowned by a copper dome and adorned with thousands of lights at night.

Afternoon Tea at the Empress

📍 Fairmont Empress Hotel

Indulge in Victoria's most iconic experience—traditional afternoon tea in the grand Empress Hotel's elegant Tea Lobby.

Butchart Gardens

📍 800 Benvenuto Avenue, Brentwood Bay

Wander through 55 acres of stunning gardens featuring over a million bedding plants, themed gardens, fountains, and year-round blooms.

Return Ferry to Vancouver

📍 Swartz Bay to Tsawwassen

Board the evening ferry back to Vancouver, watching the sunset over the Strait of Georgia.

Breakfast at Commercial Drive

📍 Commercial Drive

Explore 'The Drive'—Vancouver's eclectic Little Italy neighborhood known for independent cafes, vintage shops, and counter-culture vibes.

UBC Museum of Anthropology

📍 6393 NW Marine Drive

Discover world-class Indigenous art and cultural treasures at this stunning Arthur Erickson-designed museum overlooking the ocean.

Lunch in Kitsilano

📍 West 4th Avenue, Kitsilano

Head to 'Kits'—Vancouver's beachside neighborhood known for healthy cafes, yoga studios, and laid-back coastal vibe.

Kitsilano Beach & Pool

📍 Kitsilano Beach

Relax on Kits Beach with views of downtown, the ocean, and mountains. Swim in the heated saltwater pool—Canada's longest at 137 meters!

4th Avenue Shopping

📍 West 4th Avenue

Browse Kitsilano's main street lined with independent boutiques, outdoor gear shops, bookstores, and local brands.

Farewell Dinner & English Bay Sunset

📍 English Bay

Return to English Bay for your final Vancouver sunset, then enjoy a farewell dinner along Denman Street.