Things to Do in Vancouver
By Dana Lynch, About.com Guide
- Best of Vancouver Things to Do
- Holidays & Celebrations
- Annual Festivals & Special Events
- Eating & Drinking
Best of Vancouver Things to Do
Find the very best, most uniquely Vancouver activities for any occasion, age, or time of year.
- Top 10 Free Things to Do in Vancouver
- Stanley Park Top 10
- Top 10 Things to Do with Kids in Vancouver
- Top 10 Rainy Day & Indoor Activities for Kids
- Activities for Toddlers & Babies
- Top 10 Winter Activities & Events
- How to Meet People in Vancouver
- Romance & Dating in Vancouver
- Summer in Vancouver Top 10
Holidays & Celebrations
Find special activities and ideas for holidays and celebrations in Vancouver.
- Chinese New Year
- Valentine's Day
- St. Patrick's Day
- Nowruz - Persian New Year
- Vaisakhi Day
- Easter
- Mother's Day
- Father's Day
Annual Festivals & Special Events
Plan ahead with a monthly calendar of Vancouver events and profiles of the city's biggest special events and annual festivals.
- This Month in Vancouver
- Free Summer Events & Activities
- Vancouver Parades
- Food Festivals
- Film Festivals
- FUSE at the Vancouver Art Gallery
- Dine Out Vancouver
- BC Family Day
- Spring Break
- Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival
- World Ski & Snowboard Festival
- B.C. Spot Prawn Festival
- Car-Free Festivals
- Vancouver International Jazz Festival
- Vancouver Folk Music Festival
- Celebration of Light International Fireworks Competition
- Vancouver Pride Parade & Festival
- The Fair at the PNE
- Holiday Events at the Stanley Park Train
- Summer Night Markets
Eating & Drinking
As multicultural and diverse as Vancouver is, there is one thing all Vancouverites can agree on: We love to eat out! Find a restaurant for any budget, mood or craving.
- Best Cheap Eats
- Best Fine Dining
- Best Seafood
- Best Restaurants with a View
- Best Romantic Restaurants
- Best Sushi Restaurants
- Best Vegetarian/Vegan Restaurants
- Best Latin Food
- Best Burgers
- Best Afternoon Tea
- SoMa's Best Restaurants
- Vancouver Restaurants on Diners, Drive-ins & Dives
- Restaurant Reviews
- Craziest Gelateria - La Casa Gelato
Nightlife
From chic cocktail spots to crowded dance floors, Vancouver nightlife has something for everyone.
- Vancouver Gay Bars & Nightlife
- Vancouver's Best Original Cocktails
- Yaletown's Hottest Restaurants & Nightlife
Shopping
Love to shop? Vancouver has something for everyone, whether you're looking for high-end glamour, great deals, or hard-to-find imports.
- Top 10 Places to Shop in Vancouver
- Unique Vancouver Gifts
- Gift Guide: Top 10 Places to Buy Gifts
- Vancouver Shopping Malls
- Valentine's Day Gift Guide
- Vancouver Fashion Guide
- Shopping for Kids & Babies
- Back to School Shopping
- Robson Street & Downtown Vancouver
- Gastown
- South Granville
- Main Street
- W 4th Avenue
- Chinatown
- Punjabi Market (Little India)
- Granville Island Public Market
- Vancouver Farmers' Markets
- Metropolis at Metrotown
- Vancouver Discount Stores
- Vancouver's Best Baby Stores
Attractions, Landmarks & Day Trips
Find profiles, walking tours and photos of attractions and landmarks around Vancouver.