A 5-Day Vancouver Itinerary for Nature Loving Families

  1. Day 1: Stanley Park
    20 minutes (8.6 km) from Downtown Vancouver

    Explore one of the largest urban parks in North America with over 400 hectares of natural West Coast rainforest, scenic seawalls and beautiful beaches. Visit the Vancouver Aquarium or take a horse-drawn carriage tour. Stop and enjoy the views at the Prospect Point Lookout.

  2. Day 2: Capilano Suspension Bridge Park
    20 minutes (10 km) from Stanley Park

    Experience the thrill of walking on a suspended bridge 70 metres above the Capilano River Canyon. Explore the park's rainforest canopy walks and Treetops Adventure. Visit the Cliffwalk, if you dare to walk on a platform anchored to the side of a cliff.

  3. Day 3: Lynn Canyon Park
    30 minutes (17 km) from Capilano Suspension Bridge Park

    Explore the lush green forests and rushing waters at Lynn Canyon Park. Cross the Lynn Canyon Suspension Bridge or hike one of the trails that lead to stunning waterfalls, including the 30-foot-high Twin Falls Bridge.

  4. Day 4: Whistler
    1 hour 30 minutes (120 km) from Lynn Canyon Park

    Discover a year-round mountain playground. Take the breathtaking Peak 2 Peak Gondola, zip-line over the forest canopy, or hike a mountain trail. During summer, ride the Whistler Mountain Bike Park. During winter, explore the stunning ski slopes.

  5. Day 5: Granville Island
    20 minutes (5.4 km) from Whistler

    Shop the foodie's paradise and buy fresh local ingredients for a picnic in the beautiful green spaces. Visit the Granville Island Public Market and try the delicious handmade chocolates. Watch the buskers perform or enjoy a performance at the Arts Club Theatre Company.

Time and Costs Estimates:

  • Stanley Park (2-3 hours, free)
  • Capilano Suspension Bridge Park (2-3 hours, $54.95 CAD per adult, $29.95 CAD per child)
  • Lynn Canyon Park (2-3 hours, free)
  • Whistler (full day, price varies depending on activities chosen)
  • Granville Island (2-3 hours, free)
  • Total Estimated Costs: $84.95 CAD per adult, $59.95 CAD per child for Capilano Suspension Bridge Park

Useful Tips:

If you have more time, consider visiting the Botanical Garden located within the UBC campus. Take a day trip to the charming Victoria Island or the beautiful Butchart Gardens. If you have less time, skip Whistler and consider a bike tour around False Creek. Also, a walking tour of Vancouver's downtown architecture is another exciting option.

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