Set sail
A tour aboard Harbour Cruises, Vancouver's leading boat sightseeing
company, offers unparalleled views of Vancouver; it's a delightful way to
experience the city – by day or night.
Learn something new
At Science World, the wonders of science are illuminated with popular
hands-on interactive displays, jaw-dropping science demonstrations on
Centre Stage, immersive films in the domed OMNIMAX® Theatre and
awesome shows in the Science Theatre.
Floatplanes in Coal Harbour
Take flight
One of the best ways to see coastal Vancouver's most breathtaking sights
is on a scenic flightseeing adventure by floatplane with Harbour Air,
Westcoast Air, Seair Seaplanes, Helijet or Whistler Air. Alternatively,
Vancouver's newest big attraction, FlyOver Canada, offers a coast-tocoast virtual aerial tour and an immersive experience for all five senses!
Meet the creatures
The Vancouver Aquarium is home to more than 70,000 fascinating
creatures from the Arctic to the Amazon – the daily beluga whale, dolphin
and sea otter shows are a must-see!
Vancouver Aquarium
Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art
Keep an eye on the ball
From views of the city to grand vistas of Georgia Strait and the Coast
Mountains, nearly all of Vancouver's dozens of top-notch golf courses are
framed by majestic scenery.
Admire First Nations art
One of the best places to see the artwork of B.C.'s native residents is the
University of British Columbia Museum of Anthropology, with
its collection of approximately 6,000 objects from B.C.'s First Nations.
The Coastal Peoples Fine Arts Galleries in Yaletown and Gastown
showcase contemporary master carvings, basketry, glasswork, jewelry and
more. Also well worth a visit are the Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest
Coast Art and the Inuit Gallery of Vancouver.
Photos: Canadian Tourism Commission; Destination British Columbia ; TVan/Coast Mountain Photography
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