THE 10 BEST Free Things to Do in Vancouver
Best Free Things to Do in Vancouver
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Neighbourhoods • Points of Interest & Landmarks
Granville Island & Fairview
Flea & Street Markets
Granville Island & Fairview
Convention Centres
Downtown
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Architectural Buildings
Downtown
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Points of Interest & Landmarks
Downtown
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Robson Street
Beaches
University Land Endowments
Points of Interest & Landmarks • Monuments & Statues
Stanley Park
Historic Sites • Neighbourhoods
Yaletown & False Creek North
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Gastown
Parks
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What travellers are saying
- Guy HRedditch, UK124 contributionsThis review comes as part of an itinerary of a road trip arranged by Audley Travel.
A lovely walk and saw MASSIVE trees, oh and dont forget to look out for the massive yellow sulphur pile.Written October 8, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - CSNBristol, UK458 contributionsGreat shopping experience with some mini malls which are lovely spaces to explore. We looked at outdoors clothing, touristy gifts as well as the food market, eating at the beer tap to hide from the rain was great.Written September 26, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Guy HRedditch, UK124 contributionsThis review comes as part of an itinerary of a road trip arranged by Audley Travel.
What an amazing place! The variety and quality of the food are just staggering. I thoroughly recommend a visit.Written October 8, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - ladybug5Fountain Valley, CA75 contributionsGas Town is a tourist attraction It offers nice shopping of Canadian goods from clothing maple syrup magnets about anything you want from a visit to Vancouver It also offers a number of good and popular restaurants Steam Works Old Spaghetti Factory Au Porto’s Italian restaurant and other Definitely worth a visit Also where you can find the Old Steam Clock and attraction in its own rightWritten September 22, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- 844sheila_London, UK3 contributionsWe took the grayline hop on hop off bus tour from Canada Place Vancouver. Our driver/guide, Sherry, was excellent. Entertaining, full of fun and stories. Went above and beyond. She Spoke very clearly. She engaged with all her passengers and had their full attention. She is an asset to the company. We briefly had three other drivers, and the experience could not have been more different, and made us realise what a stroke of luck that we had Sherry for most of our tour. ( But Sherry, just to let you know that Sherry is a wine from Jerèz in Spain - not France!!).
From SheilaWritten September 10, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Samanta LMexico City, Mexico36 contributionsflowers and more flowers, spectacular gardens full of magic and extraordinary flowers, beautiful colors, a place that you definitely have to knowWritten July 31, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- The5MRanchCalabasas, CA855 contributionsWe had a beautiful day and rented bikes to tour around the seawall and Stanley Park. We just had regular bikes and did fine, but if you are just a casual biker and want to see everything, an electric bike will help, especially with the hills.Written September 17, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- ThomasTCatSt. Louis, MO777 contributionsCanada Place on the Waterfront downtown is a great place to watch the cruise ships come to Vancouver or to watch the seaplanes take off frequently from the seaplane terminal. A clean, safe. and beautiful place to walk around downtown. You can also buy tickets here for tours to Capilano Suspension Bridge and catch the bus that takes you to the bridge.Written September 24, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- getawaysLahaina, HI5,077 contributionsBeautiful big park.
One end is a sandy beach with lifeguard.
Pay parking lots. Tennis courts.
Nice restaurant and benches in the grass areas .Written July 26, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Florence K4 contributionsPerfect place to stay in Vancouver if you want to enjoy the Van way of life. I was affraid it could be noisy but definitely nice place to be. Walking along the beach in the morning is really pleasant and palm trees really make you feel on holiday :) Nice sushi take-away few metres from there, on Davie Street, perfect for pic-nic!!!Written August 15, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- tony lVancouver, Canada5,091 contributionsDuring my 4 days stay at downtown Robson , I find these place is my sanctuary every day when I finished my meeting , I will come here for less 2 hours to finished my report and what a stunning architecture with 9 floors and rooftop garden , must visit if you a tourist visiting Robson Street , very safe unique relaxing place for reading or studying or just hang out with friends variety coffee shops outside the entrance , lot of friendly security personnel around . must visit .Written September 6, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- rjand3harrogate50 contributionsI noticed this art deco running structure before finding out more about it
Having appeared in many films .. the exterior despite being different to the surrounding modern glass skyscrapers, belies the stunning internal art deco interior. Now predominantly offices, the access was mainly ground and 1st floor via a beautiful lift
With the 15 min look aroundWritten September 13, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Libby L22 contributionsThe steam clock is beautiful. It isn't huge but it is pretty. Gas Town has some great shops and restaurants but...there are alot of homeless and drug users around..some shooting up on the streets and others doubled over with crack pipes in their hands. It was quite worrying.Written August 2, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Adrian R29 contributionsThis is where the locals tend to shop, a great range of shops and the prices are OK by all accounts. Good for a stroll and look around, don't get too excited, they are just shops after all.Written August 24, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Travellers360Vancouver, Canada117 contributionsUnique place to visit being the only nude beach in the lower mainland and right on the site of the largest university in the province. Great atmosphere till the cops roll around to kick people off the beach at 10pm. Otherwise, if you got time or around UBC looking for somewhere to lounge around with or without clothes, this is the spot.Written June 25, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
