Vancouver Adventure Itinerary

  1. Day 1: Grouse Mountain
    25 minutes (9.6 miles) from Vancouver

    Hike or take a gondola to the peak for panoramic views, then watch birds of prey at the Refuge for Endangered Wildlife.

  2. Day 2: Capilano Suspension Bridge Park
    20 minutes (6.1 miles) from Grouse Mountain

    Walk across Canada's largest suspension bridge and explore the treetops on elevated walkways and platforms amid a coastal rainforest canopy.

  3. Day 3: Whistler
    1 hour 30 minutes (78.3 miles) from Capilano Suspension Bridge Park

    Ski or snowboard on Blackcomb and Whistler Mountains, zip-line, mountain bike or hike the alpine trails depending on the snow conditions.

  4. Day 4: Lynn Canyon Park
    2 hours 26 minutes (78.4 miles) from Whistler

    Swim in the natural pools beneath the 50-foot waterfall, cross the suspension bridge, and hike among the old-growth Douglas fir trees.

  5. Day 5: Britannia Mine Museum
    53 minutes (33.1 miles) from Lynn Canyon Park

    Learn about the history and engineering of copper mining in BC by exploring the underground tunnels and the interactive exhibits.

  6. Day 6: Stanley Park
    38 minutes (16.6 miles) from Britannia Mine Museum

    Bike or walk the seawall, visit the totem poles and the aquarium, and see the Lions Gate Bridge and the city skyline from Prospect Point lookout.

  7. Day 7: Granville Island
    10 minutes (2.7 miles) from Stanley Park

    Savor the local food and craft beer at the Public Market, shop at the artisan studios, and catch a show at the famous Improv Centre.

Time and Cost Estimates

  • Grouse Mountain (3 hours, $60)
  • Capilano Suspension Bridge Park (3 hours, $45)
  • Whistler (full day, $150 for lift ticket or other activities)
  • Lynn Canyon Park (3 hours, free)
  • Britannia Mine Museum (2 hours, $30)
  • Stanley Park (3 hours, free)
  • Granville Island (4 hours, varies by purchase)
  • Total Estimated Costs: $285

Useful Tips

If you have more time, consider spending a day on the beaches of English Bay or Kitsilano. If you have less time, skip Lynn Canyon Park or Granville Island. Bring layers as the weather changes frequently and wear comfortable walking shoes. Transport can be on foot, bike rental, bus or car depending on the location.

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