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City guide · Canada

Vancouver

Glass towers between the ocean and the mountains.

See the year in Vancouver ↓

Mountains & sea · Stanley Park · Multicultural food · Outdoors

When to visit.

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What to see

Start with the sights.

01What to seeVancouver Art GalleryExplore →
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Vancouver Art Gallery

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The Vancouver Art Gallery (VAG) is an art museum in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

02What to seeHotel VancouverExplore →
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Hotel Vancouver

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The Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, formerly and still informally called the Hotel Vancouver, is a historic hotel in Vancouver, British Columbia.

03What to seeBC PlaceExplore →
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BC Place

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BC Place is a multi-purpose stadium in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

04What to seeExpo 86Explore →
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Expo 86

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The 1986 World Exposition on Transportation and Communication, or simply Expo 86, was a world's fair held in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada from May 2 until October 13, 1986.

05What to seeRogers ArenaExplore →
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Rogers Arena

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Rogers Arena is a multi-purpose arena at 800 Griffiths Way in Downtown Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

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Vancouver: English Bay, Vancouver
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Vancouver: A south view of Burrard St Bridge, Vancouver, seen from Granville St Bridge at sunset
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English Bay, Vancouver

A south view of Burrard St Bridge, Vancouver, seen from Granville St Bridge at sunset

Month by month

Vancouver, month by month.

What to plan a trip around, month by month.

May in Vancouver

What’s on in Vancouver in May. Typical daytime highs around 59°F (15°C).

June in Vancouver

What’s on in Vancouver in June. One of the best months to visit Vancouver. Typical daytime highs around 66°F (19°C).

July in Vancouver

What’s on in Vancouver in July. One of the best months to visit Vancouver. Typical daytime highs around 72°F (22°C).

August in Vancouver

What’s on in Vancouver in August. One of the best months to visit Vancouver. Typical daytime highs around 72°F (22°C).

September in Vancouver

What’s on in Vancouver in September. One of the best months to visit Vancouver. Typical daytime highs around 66°F (19°C).

Make a plan

Before you go.

Transport, fares & local advice

Getting there

Fly into Vancouver International (YVR).

Know before you go

  • Summer is the sweet spot; winters are mild but wet.
  • Rent a bike for the Stanley Park seawall.
  • Great Asian food, venture out to Richmond.

Questions

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Vancouver?

The best time to visit Vancouver is Jun–Sep, in Canada.

Where is Vancouver?

Vancouver is in Canada. The nearest major airport is Vancouver International (YVR).

What is Vancouver known for?

Glass towers between the ocean and the mountains.

More places to explore

Explore these places for a longer trip. Distances are straight line; check the route and travel time before planning an outing.

Vancouver: False Creek at sunset
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Vancouver

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False Creek at sunset