Stanley Park is a must see when you come to Vancouver. It is 400-hectares of natural West Coast rainforest, with scenic views of the water, and mountains.
Check out the beautiful beaches(our favourite is called Third Beach), the hollow tree, the beautiful rose garden and Canada’s largest aquarium.

The Seawall, is a 5.5-mile (9-kilometer) walking and cycling path, circles the perimeter of Stanley Park and passes many of the park’s attractions. You can also follow the park’s outer edge by car along Stanley Park Drive. You can drive over and park to explore. But a popular way to explore is by bike.

Spokes Bicycle Rentals (1798 W. Georgia St., 604/688-5141; 9am-5:30pm daily; starting at $8-17/hour)

Bayshore Bicycle Rentals (745 Denman St., 604/688-2453; 9am-dusk daily; starting at $6-14/hour, 2-hour minimum)

English Bay Bike Rentals (1754 Davie St., 604/568-8490; 9am-6:30pm daily; starting at $9-$15/hour, electric bikes $18/hour)

There are few highways in the world with as much awe-inspiring scenery as the Sea-to-Sky Highway. Officially known as BC Highway 99, this legendary route from Vancouver to Whistler and beyond is a drive with incredible sights at just about every turn. We take the motorcycle down this highway almost every weekend. If traffic is light and the weather is good, you can drive the entire Sea to Sky Highway from Vancouver to Whistler in about 2 hours.
There are a few great lookouts to stop at along the way. As well as attractions like the Sea to Sky Gondola and Brandywind Falls.

https://www.seatoskygondola.com

https://bcparks.ca/explore/parkpgs/brandywine_falls/

Granville Island is a favourite among locals and tourists alike. It’s a mix of fresh local food, art shops, restaurants and more. You most definitely have to spend a day here. When we visit we live to pick up a few goodies along the way to take home for dinner. Make sure to stop by Granville Island Brewing Co., Lee’s Doughnuts, Siegel’s Bagels, The Lobster Man and the Kid’s Market.

There is parking all around Granville Island, but it is very easy to find your way here by Public Transit or by our little Sea Bus if you want to save a little parking money.

https://granvilleisland.com/

Gastown is the oldest commercial district in Vancouver. It has beautiful historic buildings where you'll find boutiques, art galleries, fun bars and fine restaurants. It a great place to explore day or night. In fact we love it so much we took our engagement photos in this neighborhood.

https://vancouversbestplaces.com/city-of-vancouver/gastown/

Commercial Drive is a great place to spend a few hours exploring. It is a cute little neighbourhood full of great little dinners, boutiques, art, vintage shops, coffee houses, specialty food stores and bakeries. And it’s home to Vancouver’s own 8 block Little Italy.

https://thedrive.ca/

The Aquarium is a favourite of locals and visitors alike. Stop by and say hi to the adorable sea otters, or come see the mesmerizing jellyfish. With over 60,000 amazing aquatic creatures, interactive exhibits, and 4D theatre, there is a lot to see.

845 Avison Way

https://www.vanaqua.org/

Capilano Suspension Bridge and Park has so many spectacular views. It’s a great place to visit if your not from BC. You will get a glimpse of our beautiful rainforest. In the park there is the world famous Capilano Suspension Bridge spanning 137m (450 ft) and 70m (230ft) high above the Capilano River, the seven bridges of Treetops Adventure and the thrilling Cliffwalk, a heart-stopping 700ft journey along the granite cliffside offering panoramic views of the rainforest and canyon below.

3735 Capilano Road
North Vancouver, BC

https://www.capbridge.com/

If you walk past this bar, you are going to want to go inside, just because if it’s unique and vibrant look. It is set up as four rooms. “The Living Room” the upstairs portion, where you can eat and drink in a variety of colourful seating areas or pull up to the bar. For a more private setting, there are two private rooms for up to 25 people in “The Kitchen” and “The Den”. And finally “The Basement”A neon-lit funky basement bar, the retro spot features games, desserts, and late-night dance parties until 3 am. The Basement boasts 20 beers on tap, arcade games, a VIP booth with its own bowling lane (yes, bowling!), cocktails on tap, a dessert window featuring boozy popsicles, and some of Vancouver’s top DJs spinning from Thursday to Sunday nights.

1006 Granville street

Love this place.! It’s one of Vancouver’s best live music venues. It feels like a cool little secret as it’s located around the side and downstairs from the restaurant upstairs. But don’t worry you will see their sign. This dark romantic venue has bands visit from all over Canada as well as Burlesque nights. Admission most nights is simply by donation (with proceeds usually just benefiting the band). Get there early to find a great seat.

1 Alexander Street, underground

https://www.guiltandcompany.com/

For an epic food experience, make sure you visit the Richmond Night Market! It is the largest Night Market in North America and has become an international attraction, attracting over 1 million visitors each year. You will want to show up with an empty tummy and a full wallet because there is an insane amount of good food to try. You’ll also find shops selling unique accessories and knick-knacks at street-side prices, like fun socks and clothing, colourful cell phone cases, stationary items, and much more.
Along with food and shopping, there’s a diverse array of nightly live entertainment ranging from music and dance performances to carnival games and rides. There can be big crowds and lineups for parking. And remember to bring cash!

Hours:

Friday - Saturday, 7PM - 12AM
Sunday & Stat Holidays, 7PM - 11PM

Admission rates:

General - $5
Children (under 7 years) - FREE
Senior (60+ years) - FREE

Location: 8351 River Road

https://richmondnightmarket.com/

This Rock dive bar is where we met. Dine and drink for cheap, meet new friends and enjoy the welcoming personalities of the bartenders. The Moose's considerable rock 'n' roll attitude is best on display on Thursdays and Fridays, when the wood benches are packed and the old-school metal tunes are pumpin'.

724 Nelson Vancouver

http://www.warehousegroup.ca/the-moose/

I know it’s a bit weird but we had to put this on the list of things to do. It’s a cook/baker/foodie’s dreamland. You’ll find every oil, spice, hot sauce, cooking tool or accessory imaginable. It’s the type of place you plan to be in for 20 minutes but end up spending over an hour.

1340 East Hastings

https://gourmetwarehouse.ca