How To Spend A Weekend In Vancouver
The host of the 2010 Olympic Winter Games with a more than 130 year history as a incorporated city, Vancouver has a lot to offer. Scenic views, mild climate, and friendly people, Vancouver is known around the world as both a popular tourist attraction and the perfect place for a weekend getaway. For 52 percent of the population, their native language is not English, which contributes to Vancouver’s status as one of the most ethnically and linguistically diverse cities in Canada.
How To Spend A Weekend In Vancouver
Vancouver is an easy place to visit because there’s no need to rent a car. It’s considered Canada’s most walkable city. Public transit and your own legs will help you discover the history, eateries, and natural beauty of this new place.
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Learn something new
One of the best parts of travel is broadening our perspectives and discovering more about the world. Vancouver’s rich history offers insight into the origins of the city through museums and exploring the unique city, as well as the way it has transformed in the 21st century.
Art offers an insight into culture and history. The Museum of Anthropology is a must-see as it features traditional and contemporary art from Northwest Coast First Nations and other cultures across the world. Walking through the galleries will give you insight into the storied history of this Canadian city from magnificent Indigenous carvings, weavings and contemporary artworks, located in a spectacular building overlooking mountains and sea. The work of Bill Reid is viewable here as well as a dedicated Bill Reid Gallery.
Enjoy unique eateries and breweries
There are many restaurants and breweries in Vancouver that offer delicious food and brews. For something more casual, head to Granville Island. Accessible via bridge or ferry, Granville is a cool part of the city that includes the Public Market. There you’ll find an assortment of fresh produce and juices, as well as delicious baked goods and lunch items. Assorted salads, Mexican cuisine, and Italian pastas are just a few of the options. Some of the best breweries in the city are also on Granville Island including its namesake, Granville Island Brewing and Brassneck Brewery.
Venture into nature
On a map, you’ll notice the vastness of Stanley Park. As North America’s third-largest park, it offers a scenic 5.5-mile path running along the water on the park’s perimeter. There are many other trails cover the park’s 1,000 acres, which also includes an aquarium and nature center. You can walk, run, or rent a bike, which is probably the best option if you’re trying to cover the most ground within a weekend time frame.
The North Shore is the northern part of the city (North Van) is another great place to enjoy some outdoor time and snap some photos. Perhaps one of the best photos to capture of your trip is on the Capilano Suspension Bridge. Hanging above the Capilano River, the bridge spans 140 meters long and 70 meters above the river. It’s like walking through treetops, and although there is an admission fee, it’s worth it to feel like you’re on top of the forest.
As with most travel, it’s best to experience at your own pace and be open to whatever opportunities may present themselves. These tips will get your started and yet give you the freedom to wander and explore, experiencing Vancouver authentically. – Travel Feeder
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Cecil Lee
The author is an avid traveler and photography hobbyist who loves to share with others his travel and photo-taking experience in many popular tourist destinations around Europe, Asia and Australasia. Read the exciting stories with many photos captured on his journeys.
