5-Day Vancouver Adventure Itinerary

  • Day 1: Capilano Suspension Bridge Park
    25 minutes (11.7 miles) from Vancouver Downtown

    Capilano Suspension Bridge Park offers a thrilling experience for adventure seekers. Walk across the 450-ft long and 230-ft high suspension bridge, and explore the Treetops Adventure and Cliffwalk. End your day with a visit to one of the park's dining options, such as the Cliff House Restaurant.

  • Day 2: Grouse Mountain
    20 minutes (9.7 miles) from Capilano Suspension Bridge Park

    Rise early to catch the sunrise from the Grouse Mountain Skyride. Once at the mountain, try your hand at zip-lining or axe throwing, and enjoy of the beautiful views. If you're visiting during winter, don't miss the skiing or snowboarding options. End the day with a dinner reservation at the Observatory fine dining restaurant.

  • Day 3: Whistler
    1 hour 35 minutes (75 miles) from Grouse Mountain

    Hit the road early on a day trip to Whistler, a beautiful resort town in the Coast Mountains. During the summer, hike one of the many beautiful trails, or take a chairlift to the top of the mountain to explore the beautiful landscapes. Winter brings skiing, snowboarding, and ice-skating opportunities. Take a break between activities with lunch at the popular Alpine Cafe.

  • Day 4: Lynn Canyon Park
    20 minutes (10.2 miles) from Vancouver Downtown

    The Lynn Canyon Park offers an exciting adventure for outdoor lovers. Take a refreshing dip in the natural pools, wander through the temperate rainforest, cross the suspension bridge and enjoy serene views. Make sure to visit the Ecology Centre before leaving.

  • Day 5: Granville Island
    10 minutes (4.4 miles) from Lynn Canyon Park

    Spend your last day exploring the colorful Granville Island. Start your day with shopping at the Granville Island Public Market where you can find a variety of foods and artisan goods, and then rent a boat to take in the stunning city views from the water. Enjoy the diverse restaurants for late lunch or early dinner, and end the evening at the Backstage Lounge for drinks and live music.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Capilano Suspension Bridge Park (2-3 hours, $43.95 CAD)
  • Grouse Mountain (4-5 hours, $59 CAD)
  • Whistler Day Trip (8-10 hours, $35 CAD for one-way bus transportation)
  • Lynn Canyon Park (2-3 hours, free entrance)
  • Granville Island (4-5 hours, cost varies on activities)
  • Total Estimated Costs: $137.95 CAD

Transportation

A rental car is recommended for ease of travel, and to give you maximum flexibility. Alternatively, you can use public transit services such as the Skytrain, buses, and ferries in and around Vancouver. Uber and Lyft services are also available in the city. Estimated travel costs are dependent on choice of transportation and your daily travels ranging from $5-$30 CAD

Useful tips

If you have more time, consider exploring Stanley Park, biking the seawall, or taking a whale-watching tour. Alternatively, if you have less time, skip the day trip to Whistler and spend the day enjoying the sights of Vancouver's downtown.

Airports

Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is the airport that serves Vancouver, which is located about 8 miles south of downtown Vancouver. It’s a large airport that services many major airlines.

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