Ski holidays in Vancouver

Founded in 1931, the Vancouver Art Gallery is recognized as one of North America’s most innovative visual arts institutions. The Gallery’s celebrated exhibitions, extensive public programs and emphasis on advancing scholarship all focus on historical and contemporary art from British Columbia and around the world.

Special attention is given to the accomplishments of Indigenous artists, as well as to those of the Asia Pacific region. The Gallery’s exhibitions also explore the impact of images in the larger sphere of visual culture, design and architecture.

The Vancouver Lookout is located at the top of one of Vancouver's iconic landmarks, Harbour Centre. Located in the Heritage District of Vancouver, the Vancouver Lookout has been a staple of Vancouver’s skyline since 1977. Access the 360º view of Vancouver with a 40-second glass elevator ride, whisking you skyward.

Once you are on the deck of the Vancouver Lookout, we encourage you to take your time and learn about this vibrant city with information panels located throughout the deck with fascinating facts about Vancouver’s history & infrastructure.

Stanley Park is Vancouver’s first, largest, and most beloved urban park. At over 1,000 acres it is considered one of the top urban parks in the world. The park is home to ancient cedars, wildlife, rainforest ecology, vibrant art and attractions, and Canada’s largest aquarium.

The seawall path surrounding the park is used by millions of walkers and cyclists a year and offers incredible views of the Vancouver’s skyline.

Granville Island showcases the best of Pacific Northwest living in cuisine, shopping, culture, performance, and art.

The Granville Island Public Market is packed with shops and stalls featuring sought-after specialty goods like fresh-caught seafood, world-famous donuts, and artisanal charcuterie that visitors line up for. Granville Island restaurants also offer delicious dining options. It’s safe to say no one has gone hungry on this island.

Long known for its mother-lode of souvenir shops, in recent years, Gastown has emerged as a hotspot for fashion boutiques, modern homewares and gifts. In fact, some of the city’s coolest independent casualwear studios can be found around this area, so you’ll find the city’s young and beautiful come to browse the boutiques along with the visitors making a quick stop for vacation mementos.

For souvenirs, Water Street, the neighbourhood’s main shopping thoroughfare is your best bet.

Make sure you check out some of the excellent First Nations galleries where you can pick up aboriginal art to take home. 

Vancouver’s most popular shopping street, Robson is where most visitors find themselves when the shopping bug hits. This is where you’ll find all of the big North American brands, as well as some local fashion chains, mixed in with souvenir stores, beauty outlets and unique gift stores.

Retail activity is concentrated from Seymour to Jervis, intersecting Granville Street with access to Pacific Centre along the way. 

Appreciate nature from three breathtaking perspectives - Capilano Suspension Bridge, Treetops Adventure and the exciting new Cliffwalk.

The 450 ft (137m) long, 230 ft (70m) high Capilano Suspension Bridge has thrilled visitors since 1889. While the wobbly bridge and stunning location is a Vancouver landmark, Capilano Suspension Bridge Park offers an all-encompassing BC experience. History, culture and nature are presented in unique and thrilling ways with knowledgeable staff and interpretive signage providing as much, or as little, information as guests want.

Cliffwalk follows a granite precipice along Capilano River on a labyrinth-like series of narrow cantilevered bridges, stairs and platforms through rainforest vegetation. With 16 anchor points in the cliff supporting the structure and open grated walkways, Cliffwalk is not for the faint of heart! Interactive exhibits demonstrate the need for water conservation.

Treetops Adventure takes guests 110 feet into the mid-story of a coastal rainforest on seven suspension bridges attached to old-growth trees. It is accessible to guests of all ages. Nature talks provided hourly, explains the importance of a West Coast temperate rainforest to the ecosystem.

Immerse yourself in the power of unique perspectives, the sensations of flight, and complete sensory engagement as you soar over, around, and through the world's most epic places.

Picture yourself with your feet dangling before a massive spherical screen, being transported over iconic locations and natural wonders. The combination of sights, scents, sounds, and precisely programmed motion captures the unmistakable feeling of flight, leaving you with an unforgettable sense of wonder and awe.

Located in the heart of Vancouver’s downtown harbour front, Canada Place is an iconic national landmark welcoming local residents, visitors and ships to the West Coast.

Canada Place is a multi-use facility that includes FlyOver Canada, Vancouver Convention Centre East, Pan Pacific Hotel, Port Metro Vancouver cruise ship terminal, World Trade Centre office tower and VINCI Park parkade. 

Experience a favourite Canadian pastime by catching a game of ice hockey at the Rogers Arena. The Vancouver Canucks fans are some of the most passionate ice hockey fans around, and a match on their home turf is not to be missed.

The Vancouver area is home to several dozen craft breweries, creating a wide variety of small-batch beers.

 The Mount Pleasant neighbourhood has a particularly dense concentration of microbreweries.

In fact, the area was historically known as Brewery Creek and people have been making beer here since the 1880s. Today it’s a great spot to spend an afternoon biking or walking between tasting rooms.