Visiting BCExperiences

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Markets, museums, waterfront walks and views from above. Find an experience that fits your day.

HARBOUR AIR · SCENIC FLIGHTS

Vancouver seaplane tours: what to expect and how to choose

A short scenic flight from Coal Harbour shows the city, park and mountains at once. Here's who it suits and what to check first.

5 min read
NANAIMO · WATERFRONT

Nanaimo waterfront: a walk from the harbour

From the downtown seaplane dock to Maffeo Sutton Park and back, with places to stop, shorten the route or detour for a Nanaimo bar.

3 min read
SALT SPRING · FOOD & CULTURE

Salt Spring Saturday Market and Ganges makers: plan your visit

The market runs on Saturdays from spring to autumn. How to time a visit, and where to find island makers the rest of the week.

3 min read
LOCAL GUIDE · COAL HARBOUR

Things to do near Canada Place before or after your cruise

Short loops from the cruise terminal, a longer walk if you have time, and the deadlines to plan around first.

4 min read
VICTORIA · CITY & COAST

Victoria Inner Harbour: an afternoon on foot

A short loop from the seaplane dock past the harbour, the legislature and into Old Town, with a museum option and a return reminder.

3 min read
VANCOUVER · OUTDOORS

Stanley Park: choose a walk, cycle or short visit

You don't have to do the whole loop. Pick a section of seawall or an inland trail that fits your time, and check closures first.

4 min read
VANCOUVER · FAMILY

Science World: plan a family half day

Hands-on galleries under the geodesic dome, steps from SkyTrain. How to book, who it suits and what to pair it with.

3 min read
VANCOUVER · FAMILY

Vancouver Aquarium: combine your visit with Stanley Park

The aquarium sits inside Stanley Park. How to book, how long to allow and a short park walk to pair with it.

3 min read
VANCOUVER · FOOD & DRINK

Granville Island: market, food and waterfront

Market hours, the closures to know, how to get there without a car and how to spend two or three hours well.

3 min read
NORTH VANCOUVER · OUTDOORS

Capilano Suspension Bridge: plan a forest visit

A suspension bridge, cliffside walkways and treetop paths in North Vancouver. Tickets, transport, seasonal lights and who it suits.

3 min read
NORTH VANCOUVER · MOUNTAINS

Grouse Mountain: choose your season and activity

City views, wildlife, seasonal activities and the Grind. What's open changes through the year, so plan by season.

3 min read
VANCOUVER · ARTS & CULTURE

Vancouver Art Gallery: an afternoon with art

Downtown, indoors and closed Tuesdays. What's on, when to go and how to fit it into a short city visit.

3 min read
UBC · ARTS & CULTURE

Museum of Anthropology: make time for UBC

World-renowned Northwest Coast collections on the UBC campus. Give it a half day, check the opening day and plan the bus.

3 min read
EXPERIENCES

Rainy days in Vancouver: indoor plans and flexible swaps

Rain is part of a Vancouver visit. Indoor stops grouped by area, half-day routes and what to swap for an outdoor plan.

3 min read