While there are a great many highlights that make Vancouver a holiday capital, it is these couple of attractions that draw in the crowds. Let’s take a look at the city’s most popular attractions.
Stanley Park
Spread out across a whopping 1000 acres, Stanley Park is no ordinary recreational hub in Vancouver. Whether you are based at Pan Pacific Vancouver or any other rest, there’s no getting around visiting the famed Seawall at the park, which affords the best views of the inlet known as Burrard. Grabbing lunch at the park’s many restaurants is among the top Vancouver activities for first-timers as the 125-year-old park is known for its gastronomical hotspots.
Vancouver Aquarium
As the home of more than 50,000 marine creatures, Vancouver Aquarium is not just an attraction reserved for families with children. With exotic creatures such as sea otters and neon jellyfish among its inhabitants, this massive enclave, which also has an adults-only After Hours events calendar, is a veritable institution in the area. Apart from the main exhibits, the aquarium also offers guests a variety of interactive activities with its inhabitants.
The Museum of Anthropology
Renowned for its collection of First Nations artwork, the Museum of Anthropology is a must-see cultural hub in Vancouver. Situated on what was once ancient Musqueam land, the museum delves into the First Nations and their creativity with objects such as totem poles and other remnants of their culture.
Grouse Mountain
Hikers and trekkers can take in the breathtaking mountain scenery of Grouse Mountain during a tour of Vancouver. Those who are lucky enough to be visiting during winter time can go skiing on these very slopes where hikers walk and greet two rescued grizzly bears that call the mountain’s wildlife reserve their temporary home.
