A Day in Vancouver, BC

  1. 9:00AM: Granville Island Public Market
    15 minutes (3 miles) from Downtown Vancouver

    Start your day at the bustling Granville Island Public Market where you can find fresh local produce, seafood, baked goods, and artisanal crafts. Stop by the famous Lee's Donuts for their honey-dipped donuts and coffee.

  2. 11:00AM: Capilano Suspension Bridge Park
    25 minutes (7 miles) from Granville Island Public Market

    Experience the iconic Capilano Suspension Bridge which sits 230 feet above the Capilano River. Cross the bridge and explore the Treetop Adventures, Cliffwalk and a captivating story through the forest with the new Kia’palano walk.

  3. 1:00PM: Lunch at Vij's
    25 minutes (7 miles) from Capilano Suspension Bridge Park

    Make your way to Vij's for some contemporary Indian cuisine. The restaurant is popular for its fusion dishes and has been featured in various international magazines for its quality dishes.

  4. 3:00PM: Vancouver Aquarium
    10 minutes (3 miles) from Vij's

    The thrilling Vancouver Aquarium is home to 50,000 animals spanning across 746,000 gallons of water, including belugas, dolphins, sea otters, Steller sea lions, and more. It also has exhibits designed to give you a unique view of the Arctic and the Amazon basin.

  5. 5:00PM: Sunset Beach Park
    20 minutes (5 miles) from Vancouver Aquarium

    End your day by watching the sunset at Sunset Beach Park. Located in Downtown Vancouver and along the False Creek seawall. It offers breathtaking skyline views of the city while sitting on the beach or while having a picnic on the grass.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Granville Island Public Market (2 hrs, Free admission)
  • Capilano Suspension Bridge Park (3 hrs, CAD 54.95 per adult)
  • Vij's (1.5 hrs, CAD 40-50 per person)
  • Vancouver Aquarium (2 hrs, CAD 39.95 per adult)
  • Sunset Beach Park (1 hr, Free admission)

  • Total Estimated Costs: CAD 150-160 per person

Useful Tips

If you have more time, explore Stanley Park, known for its famous seawall, totem poles, and numerous bike trails. If you have less time, skip the Capilano Suspension Bridge Park and Visit historic Gas Town instead.

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