Attractions

Take a 2 hr boat ride on Vancouver's wild side. In Howe Sound you'll find yourself racing beside steep cliffs, watching seals at play, exploring sea caves & witnessing a variety of marine birds, including the majestic bald eagle. With an experienced guide you won't miss a thing on this ecological tour. Or join a guide on a salmon trip or rent your own self-drive boat. Located in West Vancouver beside BC Ferries in Horseshoe Bay at the start of Sea To Sky Country (highway to Whistler) & on the North Shore just 15 minutes from Grouse Mountain & Capilano Suspension Bridge.

Come face to fin with over 50,000 captivating creatures at the amazing Vancouver Aquarium in Stanley Park. Enjoy dolphin & beluga whale shows, sea otter feeds, shark dives & the free-roaming animals found in the popular Amazon Gallery. For an unforgettable extra, try a hands-on animal encounter. Immerse yourself in the 4D Experience Theatre, which combines the high-definition excitement of a 3D film with thrilling sensory effects! And don't miss the newest exhibit, Penguin Point which is home to seven African penguins.

Open 365 days a year with extended hours in July and August. Wheelchair access.

This is Vancouver's Attractions Passport; valid for singles, couples, or families. Up to 2 adults, 2 children. Save hundreds of dollars on your visit! 2-for-1's & up to 50% off admission to over 50 attractions, museums, sightseeing tours, 15 restaurants & daytrips. BONUS: Receive a FREE $15.00 ticket to the Vancouver Lookout. Get the Vancouver Trolley/Vancouver Aquarium combo, Horse Drawn Carriage, Klayhowya Aboriginal Village, Grouse Mountain, Vancouver Art Gallery, Bill Reid Gallery, Museum of Vancouver, Space Centre, Queen Elizabeth Park Conservatory, Grouse Mountain, Capilano Bridge, Whistler tours via West Coast Sightseeing, BC Mining Museum, Theatresports Comedy Granville Island, Kayak/Bike/Boat rentals & more.

The Vancouver Lookout has been one of the most iconic and recognizable landmarks in the city. The Observation Deck is situated in the heart of the city high above Vancouver and the perfect first stop for visitors and locals, providing a breathtaking bird's eye view of one of Metro Vancouver's cosmopolitan downtown and the suburbs beyond. Glass elevators whisk visitors 130 meters (430 feet) skyward to the Vancouver Lookout in a mere 40 seconds. Here you will enjoy a riveting and spectacular 360º view of the city. Enjoy the view day or night as tickets are valid all day.

Fall in love with the diversity of life as you explore over 500 natural history exhibits and stare through the jaws of the largest creature ever to live on Earth, a 26-metre-long blue whale skeleton! The museum houses six major collections including fish, fossils, shells, insects, fungi, mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and plant specimens from around British Columbia and the world. Drop-in public programs include activity stations, tours, crafts, puppet shows, and more. The museum also hosts interesting lectures, workshops and temporary art exhibits. Visit our website for more information. Also check out UBC Botanical Garden and Greenheart Canopy Walkway.

Just 15 minutes from downtown Vancouver, Grouse Mountain's Super Skyride whisks you to the best in local skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing & ice skating. With 26 runs - 14 open for night skiing - the latest in lift technology & the most extensive snowmaking system around, Grouse Mountain is Vancouver's favourite winter playground. Situated 1120 metres (3,700 feet) above the city of Vancouver, Grouse Mountain's restaurants showcase some of the best of BC from fine dining at The Observatory to après in Altitudes Bistro to outdoor BBQs at Rusty Rail patio.

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A traditional Japanese Tea and Stroll garden located at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, Canada. Nitobe Memorial Garden is considered to be the one of the most authentic Japanese gardens in North America and among the top Japanese gardens outside of Japan. Included in the garden is a rare authentic Tea Garden with a ceremonial Tea House. There is harmony among natural forms - waterfalls, rivers, forests, islands and seas.

Step aboard our old-fashioned carriages and meander in comfort through the natural beauty of Stanley Park, Vancouver's #1 attraction. Tours are 1-hour long and fully narrated. Our friendly guides highlight the history and natural features of the park including the Totem Poles, Rose Garden, Lions Gate Bridge, Deadman's Island and other memorable sites. Tours depart every 20-30 minutes, rain or shine, March 15-October 31. Carriages are covered and lap blankets are provided. Visit our website for more information or to save $5 with Combo deals. Carriages seat 20 passengers. Wheelchair accessible.

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Explore Canada's oldest continuously operating university botanical garden and immerse yourself in the world of wild-collected plants. Garden highlights include an Asian garden with over 400 different species of rhododendrons, thousands of alpine and montane plants from around the world, a traditional physic garden full of herbs, a demonstration food garden, and the Greenheart Canopy Walkway eco-adventure. Also visit the Beaty Biodiversity Museum also close by.

A world-class art encounter waits at the Vancouver Art Gallery. From historical masters to groundbreaking contemporary artists and the largest collection of works by Emily Carr, this internationally acclaimed art museum offers Vancouver's top cultural experience. 2013 Highlights include: Art Spiegelman Co-Mix: A Retrospective of Comics, Graphics and Scraps (opens Feb 16th), GRAND HOTEL: Redesigning Modern Life (opens April 13th), Persuasive Visions: 17th Century Dutch and Flemish Masterworks and Contemporary Art (opens June 15th) and Charles Edenshaw (opens Oct 26th). Be sure to save time for the locally-loved Gallery Café and fabulous Gallery Store!